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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
DECEMBER 12, 1991
1. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Galler at 4: 15 P.M.
Members present: Galler, Thelen, Riste.
Members Absent: Harms, Sifferath.
Also Present: Director Henricks, Ellen Burgess, Harvey Snyder, Jim Bell, Bill
Pollock, Ex-Officio - Larry Thompson, Leo Ruberto.
2. MOTION by Thelen second by Riste approving the minutes of the November 14, 1991
meeting as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. First item for discussion was the Mountain Dew Days activites presented by Jim Bell.
Included in Mr. Bell's presentation were:
A. Purpose E. Board of Directors
B. Events F. Job Descriptions
C. Policies G. Evaluation Forms
D. Budget H. Budget forms for events
Chairperson Galler felt the EDC should be the Board o.f`�Directorsa,`sexting g�ih�fay��i`�h
Jim Bell as Chairperson of all subcommittees of Mountain Dew Days. Secondly, Chair-
person Galler suggested a Co-Chairperson be selected to replace Bell in the future.
Mr. Bell felt the Mountain Dew Days Activites should be self sufficient in the
future not depending on the City or School. The City is being asked to withstand
several thousands of dollars for police services during the activites. Dr. Ruberto
felt the EDC should act as the Board of Director of the Mountain Dew Days activites
for 1992 with a formal structure developed and adopted during the year by the EDC.
After much discussion, the following motions were acted upon. MOTION by Riste
second by Thelen establishing the EDC as the Board of Directors for the Mountain Dew
Days activites for 1992. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Thelen second by Riste appointing Jim Bell the Chairperson of the
Mountain Dew Days subcommittees for 1992. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. The Board is to
provide names as possible candidates for co-chair of Mountain Dew Days activites to
the Director as soon as possible. These names are to be submitted to Jim Bell for
appointment by him with approval by the board. MOTION by Galler second by Riste
whereby the EDC Chairperson will provide an "perk" to the Chairperson of the
Mountain Dew Days activites subcommittees not to exceed a dollar value of $500.
This will be in the form of a gift certificate supplied from EDC funds. APIF _'
MOTION CARRIED.
4. Ellen Burgess, Star City intern, presented the progress on the Star City program.
Ms. Burgess reviewed the following items:
1. Eleven steps to complete the Star City program.
2. Facts booklet
3. 1 and 5 year plans
4. Video
5. Brochures and presentation folders
The end of December has been targeted for the Star City application to be processed
with the State. A brief discussion followed the presentation.
5. The next item discussed was the Joint Powers Agreement for EDC. The Chamber of
Commerce requested the Chamber President be made ex-officia, non-voting member of
EDC. Dr. Rubert noted the purpose behind the City Administrator and School
Superintendent being ex-offico's was to provide the staff support to EDC when
possible. MOTION by Riste second by Thelen modifying Section 2, paragraph 2 of the
Joint Powers Agreement whereby the Chamber of Commerce President is an ex-officio
as a non-voting member of the Economic Development Commission. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
6. The January EDC meeting is to be a working session with discussion to pertain to
structure, mission, goals and objectives of the EDC.
7. Under bills the Director noted the Jobs Training Program has provided funding in the
amount of $2,400. for the Star City intern. The final assistance will be equivalent
to half (1/2) of Ms. Burgess' salary. MOTION by Riste second by Thelen to approve
the bills with the addition of the Job Training Programs payment. APIF MOTION CARRIED.
7. MOTION by Thelen second by Galler to adjourn meeting at 5:30 p.M. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Gerald A. Henricks
EDC Director Approved