HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.10.91 EDC Minutes MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
JANUARY 10, 1991
1. Meeting called to order at 4:00 P.M. by Chairperson Riste.
Members Present: Riste, Galler, Harms, Ruberto, Meyer.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Director Henricks
The EDC Board recognized Mr. Harms as the newly appointed representative to the
EDC Board by the Farmington Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
2. MOTION by Galler second by Ruberto approving minutes of the December 13, 1990
meeting as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. EDC Board requested a Certificate of Appreciation be sent to Carol Sprute for
her past performance of duties and responsibilities with the EDC.
4. No Bills.
5. MOTION by Harms second by Ruberto requesting the City to perform the EDC audit
by Pannell,Forster and Kerr. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. Election of Officers, MOTION by Ruberto second by Riste appointing new officers
as follows:
Chairperson - Chris Galler
Vice Chairperson - Jim Harms
Secretary - Jerry Henricks
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. MOTION by Riste second by Ruberto adopting the Joint Powers Agreement as bylaws
for the EDC. These bylaws recognize the 1988 modifications to the Joint Powers
Agreement. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. Chairperson Galler reviewed memos from Larry Thompson, City Administrator, and
Director Henricks pertaining to the need of a City flag. After discussion the
following motion was acted upon. MOTION by Riste second by Harms that the EDC
fund the purchase of 3 City flags and 1 permanent City flag for the City Council
Chambers. Also, the EDC would use the City logo and City colors for the design
of the flag. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
The Board expressed a desire to present the preliminary plans for a City flag to
the City Council for their approval prior to purchasing the flags.
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9. Director Henricks reviewed the projects he is present,
Community Leadership Program, Star City, Elm Park, Exchange Bank Building
renovation and Industrial Park.
10. Under old business, Member Riste informed the board that the Farmington Arts
Council was looking for space for their activities.
11. New Business - Member Riste explained the Fare Share program being organized in
Farmington. Basic requirements of the program for participation are:
1. Participant provides 2 hours of community service.
2. Participant pays monthly fee of $13.00 one month in advance.
12. MOTION by Harms second by Ruberto to adjourn meeting at 5:05 P.M. , APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gerald A. Henricks
EDC Director Approved: