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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008
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Roll Call: All present
Previous Minutes: July 16, 2008.  Moved by Curtis, seconded by Stadler to approve
the minutes as presented. All in favor
Treasurer's Report: Moved by Curtis, seconded by Stadler to approve the Treasurer's
report with the following amounts:
  Citizens Bank Cash/Checking, as of 7/30/2008 $163,579.50
  Citizens Bank, 180 day Certificate of Deposit $111,799.19
  Chase Bank, 89 day Certificate of Deposit $101,816.99
  Franklin Bank, 120 day of Certificate of Deposit $250,000.00
TOTAL $627,195.68
All in favor
Bills: Bills in the amount of $11,959.29 were presented. Moved by Curtis, 
seconded by Taylor to pay the bills in the amount presented.
ROLL CALL: Yeas - Chargo, Curtis, McKerchie, Eaton, Palmer, Stadler
           Bronson, Tambling, Taylor
Nays - None Motion passed
Additions to Agenda: None
Visitors: Mike Rozboril, Sports Complex President
DesignScape representative
Unfinished Business: 1. BDA building.  The BDA building will be brought up for further discussion
at the next meeting.
2. Interchange lighting.  McKerchie reported on the lighting.
3. Sports Complex.  Rozboril reported on the complex.  He informed the
board that the complex did not receive the grant.  He asked the board for
money to replace the sign and upgrades for the sidewalk and playground.
Moved by Palmer, seconded by Taylor  to give the Sports Complex
$700.00 for a new sign and $20,000.00 to upgrade the sidewalks and
playground.
ROLL CALL: Yeas - Chargo, Curtis, McKerchie, Eaton, Palmer, Stadler, 
           Bronson, Tambling, Taylor
Nays - None Motion passed
4. Linden Road Park.  Pat from Design Scapes reported on the park.
5. Tawas Streetscape.  Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at 2 p.m. the
BDA board will travel to Tawas to look at their streetscape.
New Business: 1. Wildflower letter.  The "Wildflower" area located by Wal-Mart is not what
the BDA expected it to be.  It was decided that a letter will be sent to
the company stating the boards dissatisfaction.  Tambling agreed to sign
the letter.
2. Sewer problem restoration, Babcock, 5288 Vienna Road.  Moved by 
Curtis, seconded by Taylor to pay Mr. Babcock $1,200.00 to restore his
property damage that was caused by the sewer problem.
ROLL CALL: Yeas - Chargo, Curtis, McKerchie, Eaton, Palmer, Stadler,
           Bronson, Tambling, Taylor
Nays - None Motion passed
3. Bridge Abutments.  Pat from Design Scapes stated that in order to do
the job he will need 2 signed contracts.  Moved by McKerchie, seconded
by Stadler to sign the contracts subject to the City of Clio giving written
approval to use the bridge.
The motion was dropped.
Moved by McKerchie, seconded by Chargo to approve the 2 contracts.
ROLL CALL: Yeas - Chargo, Curtis, McKerchie, Eaton, Palmer, Stadler,
           Bronson, Tambling, Taylor
Nays - None Motion passed
4. Mott College.  Palmer discussed the lawsuit and TIFA revenues.  Mott
is asking for economic help with the new buildings.  It was decided to 
put this on hold until the lawsuit is final.
Adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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Robert Palmer, Secretary
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