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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_EDAB_10.18.2001Page 1 of 2 City of Georgetown Economic Development Commission Meeting of October 18, 2001 MINUTES Members Present: Scott LaGrone, Chairman Dr. Ronald Swain Gordon Baker Jack Pittman Paula Boggs Bill Connor Daniel Vasquez David Hays Kathryn Heidemann Will Moore David McLaughlin Ann Clarke Snell Clark Thurmond Members Absent: Johnny Lacy Staff Present: Charles Walker Tina Morris Tom Yantis Guests Present: Jack Noble Clark Lyda Renee Hanson Henry Carr Mrs. LaGrone Following verification that a QUORUM was present, Chairman LaGrone called the Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. DISCUSSION was held regarding the minutes from the September 20, 2001, meeting. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Pittman and seconded by Commissioner Gordon, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2001, meeting. DISCUSSION was held regarding the December meeting and 2002 meeting dates. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Boggs and seconded by Commissioner Pittman, the Commission voted unanimously to forego the December meeting and to keep the third Thursday of each month as the Commission’s regular meeting date. DISCUSSION was held regarding the Commission policy statement and guidelines. Charlie Walker explained the purpose of the document and went over each section item by item. The Commission discussed each item thoroughly and made suggestions for changes. The Commission agreed that the economic development assistance section should be removed from the guidelines. Commissioner Heidemann had questions about the role of staff section and wanted clarification on communication procedure. The role of the IRR contractor section was also discussed. Commissioner Snell suggested that she meet with Charlie Walker to revise the document by implementing Commission suggestions. After the document is revised, the Commission should meet again to consider the revised document. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Snell and seconded by Commissioner Pittman, the Commission voted unanimously to hold a special meeting on December 8, 2001, to review the revised policies and guidelines. Page 2 of 2 DISCUSSION was held regarding Commission communication policies. Commissioners expressed concern over email communications between Commissioners and from Commissioners to staff, City Council, and citizens. Lengthy discussion was held on this issue. DISCUSSION was held regarding the request by City Council to hold a workshop with the Commission. The Commission decided to revisit this issue at the January meeting. At that time, the Commission and its working groups should have finalized projects the Commission would like to complete before the workshop. Discussion was held on the working group structure. DISCUSSION was held regarding the appointment of a new Commission Chair. Chairman LaGrone explained that the Mayor not the Commission will appoint a new Chair. The Commission may appoint a nominee to recommend to the Mayor. Gordon Baker will remain Vice-Chair of the Commission. On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Snell and seconded by Commissioner Swain, the Commission voted unanimously to elect Paula Boggs as the Commission’s nominee for Chair and to present this recommendation to the Mayor. DISCUSSION was held regarding Commission membership. The Commission asked for clarification on the ad hoc memberships and term limits for all Commissioners. Tina Morris informed the Commission that City Attorney, Trish Carls, has been asked to clarify this matter and report to the Commission. Charlie Walker presented his staff report. Mr. Walker gave a status report on the business surveys along with a report on businesses that had contacted him regarding possible relocation to Georgetown. Mr. Walker also updated the Commission on current activities of the Convention and Visitors’ Bureau Board and the Main Street Advisory Board. The meeting adjourned at 8:49.