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CITY OF MUSKEGON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) /
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 12, 2023
Chairperson M. Bottomley called the meeting to order at 10:32 AM and roll was taken.
I. MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Tarrant, Jr, M. Bottomley, S. Black, J. Rieger, M.
Kleaveland, J. Seyferth, K. Reid, J. Moore
MEMBERS ABSENT: H. Sytsema, J. Wallace, B. Hastings, D. Pollock,
STAFF PRESENT: C. Alexander, Development Analyst/Downtown Manager, J.
Hines, Development Analyst, S. Wilson, Treasurer, W. Webster,
development services, D. Alexander, community engagement.
OTHERS PRESENT: K. Pershbacher
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by J. Seyferth second by J. Moore, to approve the regular meeting minutes for November,
2023Voice vote, all approved.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS – No Public Comments
IV. BRA BUSINESS- Contessa Alexander
A. Adelaide Pointe- Reimbursement Request #6 - Contessa gave an update of
Request #6. Invoices have been reviewed by staff. This payment will not be paid
out now, actual payments will be made as tax capture becomes available.
a. J. Moore made a motion to approve the 6th request for reimbursement
submitted by Adelaide Pointe QOZB, LLC for eligible activities and
supported by K. Reid.
Roll Call: Yay: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, M. Kleaveland, M. Bottomley, S. Black, J.
Moore, J. Riegler, J. Seyferth
Nay: None
V. DDA agenda items- Contessa Alexander
A. DDA financial report – Contessa updated the financial statement as of November
30. Estimated fund balance as of December 31, 2023 is projected to be
$140,066.24
a. J. Moore made a motion to accept the November 30, 2023 DDA and
events financial statements. K. Reid supported
Roll Call: Yay: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, M. Kleaveland, M. Bottomley, S. Black, J.
Moore, J. Riegler, J. Seyferth
Nay: None
B. Façade Grant Revision – Contessa updated committee on suggesting brick
staining vs. painting.
a. J. Moore motioned to accept the updated Façade Grant Application. S.
Black supported
Roll Call: Yay: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, M. Kleaveland, M. Bottomley, S. Black,
J. Moore, J. Riegler, J. Seyferth
Nay: None
C. Holidays in The City – Discussion only – Contessa and Dave updated the
committee on supported projects. Would like to see more focus on Third St, Pine
and Terrace in the future.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS: John Riegler announced his resignation and that this is his last
meeting.
VII. Adjournment at 11:16AM