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Burton DDA: 'Welcome to Burton' monument progressing; board flags minor repairs and invoice timing
Summary
The DDA reviewed installation progress of the Welcome to Burton monument and discussed sightlines, an electrical drop and a broken cap near Clock Corner; members noted an unpaid invoice for brickwork that must be forwarded before the June 30 fiscal-year end.
Board members at the June 26 meeting of the Burton Downtown Development Authority reported that the Welcome to Burton monument is partially installed and moving toward completion but still needs a cap and electrical work.
Madam Secretary (Katie) said she appreciated the volunteer and staff efforts, reading a certificate recognizing board member Jeanne Hereford and Chris Johns for their "outstanding dedication and invaluable contributions to the beautification of our city." The board discussed sightlines from Saginaw Street and Maple Road, with the chair explaining drivers approaching from certain directions will have the clearest view of the monument.
Separately, members inspected a damaged cap on the east side near Clock Corner, reporting a broken piece sitting on top of the pillar. Members considered either calling Atlas (the contractor) to repair the cap or replacing it with an off-the-shelf Unilock cap and local adhesive. One member offered to check whether the cap is a custom cut; if not, they said a local hardware purchase would likely be less costly than a contractor service call.
Members also noted that an invoice for previously approved brickwork had not been forwarded to the controller, so payment had not been made. Several members urged that the invoice be sent immediately because the board identified June 30 as the fiscal-year end and wanted the payment processed before year-end.
The board did not take additional formal action beyond directing members to inspect the damaged cap and to alert the contractor or staff as needed; controller Brandy Ruth said she would assist with processing any outstanding invoices.
