DDA March 23 ,2026 Minutes

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Monday, March 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by chairperson, Mary Faculak. Members present: Lynn Spearing, Tina Sundelius, Heather Beem, Chris Wallace, Mary Faculak, Jerry Rasmussen, & Nate Swailes. Also Present: Crystal Windish Members absent: Chris Randall. Approval of the Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Wallace, seconded by Beem. Motion carried by unanimous consent. Approval of the Minutes: A motion to approve the meeting minutes from the February 16, 2026 Meeting as presented was made by Swailes, seconded by Spearing. Motion carried by unanimous consent. Treasurer’s Report: Spearing reported that the bank balance was $12,922.34. So far this year we have paid for half of two wayfinding signs (Bridge & Lake St and Bridge & Rushton) and paid Hark Electric for installing electricity at the Community Square Pavilion. We have received $3900.00 in TIF from the township. Concerts on the Square: All musicians have responded and are scheduled. Spearing will send out regret emails to those not selected. Faculak will get rack cards printed. Coffee House/Pizzeria: Ainsley Chellis welcomes the meeting that the DDA has offered to facilitate. Wallace and Spearing will inform them of the Match on Main Grant. Match on Main: Spearing will notify all downtown businesses of the grant opportunity. A meeting has been set for April 1, at 10:00am to select the business that will be submitted. Village Report: Rasmussen reported that DPW/Water/Street Admin, Tex Drenth is retiring. The village is working on a job posting. The Bridge Street culvert is expected to cost $1.5Million. The County Drain Commissioner is working on getting the culvert and waterway drainage issues fixed. Chairperson Report: The chamber has hired a new Community Information Specialist. The Chamber Directory is ready to go to press. The food truck and band have been secured for Paddle Antrim. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made at 6:00 p.m. by Beem, seconded by Swailes. The next regular meeting will be held April 20, 2026. _________________________________________________________on March 27, 2026 Submitted by Tina Sundelius _________________________________________________________ ______________ Mary Faculak, Chairperson Date