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CLAM LAKE TOWNSHIP DDA – MINUTES July 20, 2009
Vice Chairman Mike Lueder called the July 20, 2009 regular meeting for the Downtown Development Authority of Clam Lake Township to order at 8:20 A.M. This meeting was held in the Clam Lake Township Hall. The following board members were in attendance: Mike Lueder, Vice Chairman; Jeremy Winkle, Member; Julie Snider, Secretary; Darrell Kelley, Supervisor; Steve Kitler, Member; Jerry Koop, Member; Mike McGuire, Chairman. The following board members were not in attendance: Jim Houston, Treasurer; Steve Anderson, Member. Public present: none.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
The minutes from the June 2009 Clam Lake Township DDA meeting were reviewed, Corrections were made as directed, motion to approve made by Kelley, support by Koop, motion approved unanimously.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES Treasurer’s Report
June payments presented, Treasurer Houston not present at today’s meeting.
Executive Director’s Report
The July Executive Director’s report was reviewed and entered into the record.
Sewer and Water Committee – Chairperson Kitler, members Anderson, Lueder, McGuire
Committee chairperson Kitler discussed the future direction of the committee in trying to find direction in moving forward. Discussion with the board at large concluded a feasibility study should be conducted in house with a questionnaire to DDA land owners with the following objective:
What do you want to pay for these services (4-8mills)?
Land Use – Chairperson Lueder, members Anderson, Winkle, Houston
Discussion regarding a potential relocation of Big Boy took place. The locations available for that type of business need to be highlighted with marketing materials that can be accessed by potential developers.
Marketing – Chairperson Snider, members McGuire, Winkle, Koop
Committee Chairperson Snider discussed ways in which marketing should be directed. The committee as a whole discussed ideas in getting materials available for prospective developers in a way that is proactive instead of reactive.
Beautification - Chairperson Winkle, members Anderson, Snider, Kitler
Chairperson Winkle discussed possible sidewalk infrastructure for our DDA. The issue needs to be explored more and maybe look at potential costs and possible grants. McKeown will look into the purpose of a grant writer for this project.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES No Special Committees Assigned
SPECIAL ORDERS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND GENERAL ORDERS
GENERAL ORDERS
NEW BUSINESS
Supervisor Kelley asked for two volunteers to be on a sewer/water committee to discuss with the city and township future services contracts. Steve Kitler and Steve Anderson were appointed to this committee. A future meeting date will be determined by Supervisor Kelley.
Supervisor Kelley informed the DDA of our status with the insurance company due to too many claims made on our light fixtures. With the assistance of Jim Blackburn a policy that will cover loss on the light fixtures with a $1000 deductible for $500 a year. Motion by Koop to purchase this policy, support by Kitler, motion approved unanimously.
Next Meeting Date and Time – The next DDA meeting will be held at 8:15 A.M. on Monday, August 17, 2009 at the Township Hall.
Meeting ADJOURNED by Lueder at 09:30 a.m.
Mark McKeown,Executive Director
CLAM LAKE TOWNSHIP DDA – MINUTES July 20, 2009
Vice Chairman Mike Lueder called the July 20, 2009 regular meeting for the Downtown Development Authority of Clam Lake Township to order at 8:20 A.M. This meeting was held in the Clam Lake Township Hall. The following board members were in attendance: Mike Lueder, Vice Chairman; Jeremy Winkle, Member; Julie Snider, Secretary; Darrell Kelley, Supervisor; Steve Kitler, Member; Jerry Koop, Member; Mike McGuire, Chairman. The following board members were not in attendance: Jim Houston, Treasurer; Steve Anderson, Member. Public present: none.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
The minutes from the June 2009 Clam Lake Township DDA meeting were reviewed, Corrections were made as directed, motion to approve made by Kelley, support by Koop, motion approved unanimously.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES Treasurer’s Report
June payments presented, Treasurer Houston not present at today’s meeting.
Executive Director’s Report
The July Executive Director’s report was reviewed and entered into the record.
Sewer and Water Committee – Chairperson Kitler, members Anderson, Lueder, McGuire
Committee chairperson Kitler discussed the future direction of the committee in trying to find direction in moving forward. Discussion with the board at large concluded a feasibility study should be conducted in house with a questionnaire to DDA land owners with the following objective:
What do you want to pay for these services (4-8mills)?
Land Use – Chairperson Lueder, members Anderson, Winkle, Houston
Discussion regarding a potential relocation of Big Boy took place. The locations available for that type of business need to be highlighted with marketing materials that can be accessed by potential developers.
Marketing – Chairperson Snider, members McGuire, Winkle, Koop
Committee Chairperson Snider discussed ways in which marketing should be directed. The committee as a whole discussed ideas in getting materials available for prospective developers in a way that is proactive instead of reactive.
Beautification - Chairperson Winkle, members Anderson, Snider, Kitler
Chairperson Winkle discussed possible sidewalk infrastructure for our DDA. The issue needs to be explored more and maybe look at potential costs and possible grants. McKeown will look into the purpose of a grant writer for this project.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES No Special Committees Assigned
SPECIAL ORDERS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND GENERAL ORDERS
GENERAL ORDERS
NEW BUSINESS
Supervisor Kelley asked for two volunteers to be on a sewer/water committee to discuss with the city and township future services contracts. Steve Kitler and Steve Anderson were appointed to this committee. A future meeting date will be determined by Supervisor Kelley.
Supervisor Kelley informed the DDA of our status with the insurance company due to too many claims made on our light fixtures. With the assistance of Jim Blackburn a policy that will cover loss on the light fixtures with a $1000 deductible for $500 a year. Motion by Koop to purchase this policy, support by Kitler, motion approved unanimously.
Next Meeting Date and Time – The next DDA meeting will be held at 8:15 A.M. on Monday, August 17, 2009 at the Township Hall.
Meeting ADJOURNED by Lueder at 09:30 a.m.
Mark McKeown,Executive Director
