GROSSE ILE BROWNFIELD AUTHORITY

GROSSE ILE TOWNSHIP HALL – BOARD ROOM

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2004

 

SPECIAL MEETING – 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT: Robert Harris, Chairman; Joseph Lemanski, James Lowlor, James Weaks, Commissioners; John Lawson, Airport Manager; Joe Wierzbicki, Airport Intern.

ABSENT: Les Neal, Trustee; Tom Dunne, Tom Burkhart, Commissioners

Call to Order:

Harris called the meeting to order at 7:12 P.M. in the boardroom of Township Hall.

Approval of Agenda - additions/deletions:

Weaks moved with support from Lemanski to approve the agenda with the addition of Discussion Item A. Update Re: Demolition of Buildings 70 and 142. All ayes. Motion carried.

Action Items:

A. Approval of Dates for FY 05 Meetings

The Brownfield Authority hereby approves and publishes the Authority’s public meeting dates for FY 2005.

Weaks moved with support from Lowlor.

Weaks asked that there be less time scheduled in between the regular Brownfield Authority meetings and the Airport Commission Meetings as there often seems to be a gap. Lawson responded that they could probably adjust those times based on the agendas.

All ayes. Motion carried.

B. Reduction in Amount of Site Reclamation Grant

Based upon the recommendations of the Airport Manager and NTH Consultants, LTD, the Brownfield Authority hereby directs the Airport Manager to inform the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) that $18,415.09 from the Site Reclamation Grant awarded to the Authority in December 1999 will not be needed for projects authorized under the grant, and that the grant amount can be reduced by that amount.

Lowlor moved with support from Lemanski.

Weaks inquired if all avenues were explored to utilize this money. Lawson replied that the work plan for that grant is very specific on how it can be used and at this time, he does not believe it can be utilized. There was discussion that followed regarding the monies that DEQ owes the Brownfield Authority and this amount that is to be sent back to the DEQ.

All ayes. Motion carried.

Discussion Items

A. Update re: Demolition of Buildings 70 and 142

Lawson reported that the demolition project of Building 70 is approximately 35-40% completed. The outside transite has been removed and they are currently working on the roof. The DEQ representative was on site and is pleased with the work. Building 142 pump house and been completely taken down and cleared. They have started to poke holes in the north wall of the reservoir. Lawson also stated that Marcia Woodley has been present during some of the work on this building, but as of today, they have not reached the wall with the mural. She will be updated periodically as she has requested.

Public Comment:

None.

Authority Members Comments:

None.

Adjournment:

Lowlor moved to adjourn with support from Lemanski at 7:30 P.M. All ayes. Motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

John Lawson, A.A.E.

Brownfield Authority Secretary