Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority City Hall Minutes Packet 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor Grand Rapids, MI 49503 December 7, 2022 @ 8:30 AM City Commission Chambers I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:35 AM by Chair Guillermo Cisneros PRESENT: Guillermo Cisneros, Kristine Bersche, Troy Butler, Commissioner Milinda Ysasi, John VanFossen, Martin Uchendu ABSENT: Lynn Rabaut, Commissioner Nathaniel Moody, Daniel Barcheski, Kim McLaughlin, Micah Perkins OTHERS: Jeremiah Gracia, Jonathan Klooster, Christian Borg, Jordan Turner, Jessica Solis, Chad Buczkowski, Tricia Chapman, Jessica Wood, Mackenzie Miller (MEDC), Mike Coyne (Bazzani Building Group), Peter Skornia (Bazzani Building Group), James Lewis (Pinnacle Construction) II. Excused Absences The members who alerted the Executive Director that they would be unable to attend ahead of time were listed. Jonathan Klooster introduced new board member Martin Uchendu. Motion to excuse the absence of Lynn Rabaut, Commissioner Nathaniel Moody, Daniel Barcheski, Kim McLaughlin and Micah Perkins. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: John VanFossen, Member YEAS: Cisneros, Bersche, Butler, Ysasi, VanFossen, Uchendu ABSENT: Rabaut, Moody, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from October 26, 2022 No corrections noted. Motion to approve the minutes from October 26, 2022. Generated 12/9/2022 09:23 AM Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Full Page 2 December 7, 2022 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Troy Butler SECONDER: John VanFossen YEAS: Cisneros, Bersche, Butler, Ysasi, VanFossen, Uchendu ABSENT: Rabaut, Moody, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins IV. Financial Statements 1. FY2023 Interim Financial Statements as of October 31, 2022 Tricia Chapman presented the interim financial statements as of October 31, 2022. Motion to accept Financial Statement C. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Troy Butler, Treasurer SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Cisneros, Bersche, Butler, Ysasi, VanFossen, Uchendu ABSENT: Rabaut, Moody, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins V. Action Items 1. Resolution approving and recommending a Brownfield Plan Amendment and approving and authorizing the execution of a Local Brownfield Revolving Fund Grant Agreement for the 974 Front Ave Redevelopment Project at 974 Front Ave NW Jessica Solis presented the item and introduced James Lewis from Pinnacle Construction. Mr. Lewis gave details about the project and answered questions. The property contains 3 buildings and is next door to Pinnacle Construction’s corporate headquarters. Motion to approve and recommend a Brownfield Plan Amendment and approve and authorize the execution of a Local Brownfield Revolving Fund Grant Agreement for the 974 Front Ave Redevelopment Project at 974 Front Ave NW. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John VanFossen, Member SECONDER: Troy Butler, Treasurer YEAS: Cisneros, Bersche, Butler, Ysasi, VanFossen, Uchendu ABSENT: Rabaut, Moody, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins 2. Resolution approving and recommending a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the 415 Sheldon Ave SE Redevelopment Project at 415 Sheldon Ave SE Ms. Solis presented the project and introduced Mike Coyne and Peter Skornia from Bazzani to provide details and answer questions. The project will be earth-friendly all- electric housing with first floor retail. Generated 12/9/2022 09:23 AM Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Full Page 3 December 7, 2022 Motion to approve and recommend a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the 415 Sheldon Ave SE Redevelopment Project at 415 Sheldon Ave SE. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: John VanFossen, Member YEAS: Cisneros, Bersche, Butler, Ysasi, VanFossen, Uchendu ABSENT: Rabaut, Moody, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins 3. Resolution approving an Act 381 Work Plan and approving and authorizing execution of a Development and Reimbursement Agreement for the 280 Ann, LLC Redevelopment Project at 280 Ann Street NW Ms. Solis presented an overview noting no significant changes from prior approvals. Motion to approve an Act 381 Work Plan and approve and authorize the execution of a Development and Reimbursement Agreement for the 280 Ann, LLC Redevelopment Project at 280 Ann Street NW RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John VanFossen, Member SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Cisneros, Bersche, Butler, Ysasi, VanFossen, Uchendu ABSENT: Rabaut, Moody, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins 4. Activity Report for the Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority's Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program as of December 2022 Ms. Solis presented the report as mostly unchanged since September. Motion to approve the report for the Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority’s ESA Grant Program as of December 2022. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: John VanFossen, Member YEAS: Cisneros, Bersche, Butler, Ysasi, VanFossen, Uchendu ABSENT: Rabaut, Moody, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins 5. Approval of the 2023 Meeting Schedule Motion to approve of the 2023 Meeting Schedule. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Troy Butler, Treasurer SECONDER: John VanFossen, Member YEAS: Cisneros, Bersche, Butler, Ysasi, VanFossen, Uchendu ABSENT: Rabaut, Moody, Barcheski, McLaughlin, Perkins VI. Reports Generated 12/9/2022 09:23 AM Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting Full Page 4 December 7, 2022 1. Local Brownfield Revolving Fund Grant and Loan Activity Report Mr. Klooster explained the report. VII. Other Business Mr. Klooster introduced Mackenzie Miller from Michigan Economic Development Corporation. VIII. Public Comment None. IX. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 9:18 AM by Chair Guillermo Cisneros. Generated 12/9/2022 09:23 AM