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City of Georgetown
Economic Development Commission
Meeting of June 20May 16, 2002
MINUTES
Members Present: Edward O’Rourke Daniel Vasquez
Kathryn Heidemann Dr. Ronald Swain
Henry Carr Joe Pondrom
Russ Peterman
Members Absent: Paula Boggs Davidica Blum
Gordon Baker Ann Clarke Snell
Staff Present: Charlie Walker Cari Miller
Keith Hutchinson
Following verification that a QUORUM was present, Secretary Carr called the Meeting
to order at 6:37 p.m.
DISCUSSION was held on the minutes of the May 16, 2002, meeting.
On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Heidemann and seconded by
Commissioner Pondrom, the Board voted unanimously to approve the May 16, 2002, minutes.
DISCUSSION was held on the minutes from the June 5, 2002, special meeting.
On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Peterman and seconded by Commissioner
Swain, the Commission voted 6-1 (Heidemann opposed) to approve the minutes of the June 5,
2002, special meeting.
DISCUSSION was held on the June 11th City Council workshop and meeting. No action
was taken.
Item D, Discussion and possible action regarding communications by Commissioners as
private citizens vs. Commission members, was TABLED.
Working groups presented their reports to the Commission. Commissioner Carr, Chair of
the Recruitment working group, reported that his this group will have regular meetings on the
first Thursday of each month, excluding except for the first Tuesday of July, and their primary
focus will be incentives. The Retention working group reported they had agreed to hold defer
meetings until input or direction was received from TIPS. Commissioner Swain, Chair of the
Outreach working group, reported that his this group will have regular meetings on the second
Wednesday of each month. The Outreach working group has proposed a joint workshop with the
Chamber of Commerce for the entire Commission. Commissioner Baker is working to set a
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date. The Outreach working group also reported that they will be working with TIP’s to
coordinate efforts.
Alex Cooke and Jon Roberts from TIP Development Strategies gave a presentation on the
proposed BRR work plan and timeline. Discussion was held on the role of TIP’s, the role of the
Commission, and the exceptions of the Commissionquestions by Commission members were
addressed. No action was taken.
The Manager of Economic Growth and Planning, Charlie Walker, presented his staff
report. Charlie discussed the process of selecting an agency to develop an Economic
Development brochure. Charlie and CommissionerCommission Chair Carr Boggs will decide
when to schedule presentations from advertisement agencies regarding their ideas for developing
the brochure.
DISCUSSION was held on agenda items for the next regular meeting of the commission.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.