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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR
JUNE 11, 1992
1. Meeting called to order at 4:05 P.M. by ViceChairperson Harms.
Members Present: Harms, Pollock, Sifferath, Thelen',
Members Absent: Galler. t.
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Also Present: Director Henricks. a
2. MOTION by Thelen second by Pollock approving the agenda as presented. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
3. MOTION by Pollock second by Thelen approving minutes of the May 14, 1992 EDC
meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION by Pollock second by Thelen approving minutes of the May 20, 1992 EDC
special meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. MOTION by Harms second by Sifferath approving the payment of bills as presented.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. Discussion on the self analysis of the EDC, focus was on the new structure. This
structure would divide the EDC into two groups. The first group would be Community
Development which would embrace the purpose of "Making the Farmington Area a better
place to live". Community Development would have the following membership and
structure:
1 Representative from - City, School, Chamber, Empire Township,
Eureka Township, Castle Rock Township,
and 3 representatives from At-Large.
Structure Community Development
Activities Area
& Visioning Communications Issues
Events
It was a general consensus of the group that this group could be placed under a
neutral party - The Community Education program.
The second group of the new structure would be an advisory body to the HRA for
Economic Development purposes. It's purpose "Foster a strong economic base for
the City". The membership and structure of this second group would be:
Membership: 2 Representatives from - Chamber of Commerce and Farmington HRA.
1 Representative from - City Council
MOTION by Pollock second by Sifferath approving the concept of the above new
structure replacing the existing EDC. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Consensus of the board was to present the new structure concept to the Townships
for comments. At the July 9, 1992 EDC meeting, the board will review the comments
from the townships and continue discussion on the self analysis.
6. The Director reviewed with the board the 1991 EDC audit noting the deficit position
of the EDC. He also reviewed his memo explaining the causes for this deficit and
the method of correction.
7. New Business - None.
8. MOTION by Harms second by Sifferath to adjourn meeting at 5:35 P.M. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Gerald A. Henricks
EDC Director Approved