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CITY OF MUSKEGON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) /
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 9, 2024
Chairperson M. Bottomley called the meeting to order at 10:33 AM and roll was taken.
I. MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, H. Sytsema, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B.
Hastings, S. Black, J. Moore, D. Pollock, J.Seyferth
MEMBERS ABSENT: M. Kleaveland, J. Wallace
STAFF PRESENT: J. Hines, Development Analyst, S. Wilson, Treasurer, W.
Webster, development services, D. Alexander, community
engagement, J. Eckholm, Director of Development Services
OTHERS PRESENT: K. Pershbacher
II. Welcome New Member – Martha introduced the newest member, Andrew Boyd who
gave background
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by K. Reid second by B. Hastings, to approve the regular meeting minutes for December,
2023Voice vote, all approved.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS – No Public Comments
V. BRA agenda items - Jake Eckholm
A. Adelaide Pointe- Reimbursement Request #7 – Jake and Kirk Pershbacher gave
background and update to support request #7 reimbursement. All costs are
eligible for reimbursement under Act 381
B. Hastings made a motion to approve the 7th request for reimbursement submitted
by Adelaide Pointe QOZB, LLC for eligible activities. J. Moore supported
Roll Call: Yay: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, H. Sytsema, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B.
Hastings, S. Black, J. Moore, D. Pollock, J. Seyferth
Nay: None
VI. DDA agenda items- Dave Alexander
A. DDA financial report – Dave updated the financial report through December 31,
2023.
J. Seyferth made a motion to accept the December 31, 2023 DDA and events
financial statement. H. Sytsema supported.
Roll Call: Yay: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, H. Sytsema, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B.
Hastings, S. Black, J. Moore, D. Pollock, J. Seyferth
Nay: None
B. Farmers Market request for funds – City Clerk is requesting the DDA board to
approve expenditures of event funds for Muskegon Farmers Market equipment in
the amount of $42,829 to include oven replacement, snow stop, picnic tables,
cabinets and kitchen mixers, etc.
Bob Tarrant made a motion to approve the expenditure of $42,829 in event funds for
eight items to support the Muskegon FarmersMarket. Supported by H. Sytsema.
Roll Call: Yay: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, H. Sytsema, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B.
Hastings, S. Black, J. Moore, D. Pollock, J. Seyferth
Nay: None
C. Façade Grant requests – Leonard Building and West Side Art Collective
Staff has received two applications for DDA façade grants that need approved
because they are more than $10,000. The Leonard is requesting funds to install a
blade-type exterior sign and requesting $15,000.
J. Seyferth made a motion to approve Corey Leonard’s request for $15,000 in a
façade improvement grant. J. Moore supported.
Roll Call: Yay: B. Tarrant, H. Sytsema, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, S.
Black, J. Moore, D. Pollock, J. Seyferth
Nay: K. Reid
238 Houston is requesting $15,000 reimbursement for siding on the first and second
floors of a building that was damaged by a fire in 2019.
Bob Tarrant made a motion to approve the West Side Art Collective LLC request for
$15,000 in a façade improvement grant. Supported by B. Hastings.
Roll Call: Yay: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, H. Sytsema, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B.
Hastings, S. Black, J. Moore, D. Pollock, J. Seyferth
Nay: None
D. Recap of holiday season downtown (discussion only)
E. 2024 meeting schedule (information only)
VII. Adjournment at 11:53AM