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City of Georgetown
Economic Development Commission
Special Meeting of December 5, 2002
MINUTES
Members Present: Gordon Baker, Chair Daniel Vasquez
Rick Smith Davidica Blum
Kathryn Heidemann Joe Pondrom
Henry Boecker Russ Peterman
Henry Carr Dr. Ronald Swain
Members Absent: Edward O’Rourke
Staff Present: Charlie Walker Tina Dunbar
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 from the October 23 and November 21,
2002, meetings.
On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Pondrom and seconded by Commissioner
Carr, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the October 23, 2002, minutes.
On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Heidemann and seconded by
Commissioner Swain, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the November 21, 2002,
minutes.
DISCUSSION was held regarding the election of Commission officers. Currently,
Commissioner Carr is serving as the Secretary and the position of Vice Chair is vacant.
On a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Boecker and seconded by Commissioner
Carr, the Commission voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Swain as Vice Chair of the
Commission.
DISCUSSION was held regarding the Commission retreat. Previously, the Commission
had discussed holding the retreat in January or early February. The terms of several
Commissioners will expire in January and City Council will appoint new Commissioners,
therefore, the Commission will not hold a retreat until the new Commission is appointed.
DISCUSSION was held regarding the draft Principles for Economic Development
Incentives.
Following discussion, on a MOTION duly made by Commissioner Peterman and
seconded by Commissioner Heidemann, the Commission voted unanimously to accept the
Principles with the changes and forward the document to the City Manager.
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Chairman Baker reported on Commission issues such as member term limits, public
relations, and communication with City Council.
Charlie Walker presented the staff report.
DISCUSSION was held regarding agenda items for the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.