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City of Georgetown
Economic Development Commission
Meeting of September 19, 2002
MINUTES
Members Present: Gordon Baker, Chair Daniel Vasquez
Dr. Ronald Swain Edward O’Rourke
Russ Peterman Joe Pondrom
Kathryn Heidemann Henry Boecker
Members Absent: Henry Carr Davidica Blum
Rick Smith
Staff Present: Verna Browning Tina Dunbar
Guest Present: Tom Stellman Jon Roberts
Following verification that a QUORUM was present, Chair Baker called the Meeting to
order at 6:30 p.m.
DISCUSSION was held regarding the minutes of the August 15, 2002, regular meeting
and the September 5, 2002, special meeting.
On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Swain and seconded by Commissioner
Pondrom, the Board voted unanimously to approve the August 15, 2002, minutes.
On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Pondrom and seconded by Commissioner
Swain, the Board voted unanimously to approve the September 5, 2002, minutes.
Tom Stellman and Jon Roberts of TIP Development Strategies, Inc. gave a report on the
Seiko recruitment proposal and two retention projects on which TIPs is working with City staff.
In addition, Stellman and Roberts reported on the progress of work to be completed by TIPs at
the end of the contract term.
DISCUSSION was held on the current contract with TIP Development Strategies, Inc.,
reporting of work completed by TIPs, and changes to be considered when a new BRR contract is
drafted.
On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Peterman and seconded by Commissioner
Pondrom, the Board voted unanimously to request that City Council approve an extension of the
contract with TIP Development Services, Inc. subject to a review of the contract terms and work
product completed.
DISCUSSION was held regarding the October 7, 2002, workshop with City Council and
EDC items on the October 8, 2002, Council agenda.
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DISCUSSION was held on working group activity. It was suggested that the Retention
and Recruitment groups meet together to increase productivity and prevent duplication of work.
Verna Browning gave a report on the activities of the Main Street Advisory Board and
expressed the Board’s desire to have a representative from the EDC on their newly created sub-
committee.
DISCUSSION was held on the Commission’s relationship with other City Boards and
Commissions. In addition to the monthly report on economic development inquiries, the
Commission would like staff to report on Main Street Advisory Board and Convention and
Visitors’ Bureau Board activities that relate to economic development.
DISCUSSION was held on agenda items for the next regular meeting of the commission.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.