HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_EDAB_02.23.2005MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2005
Members Present: Rick Smith, Tom Crawford, Ed O’Rourke, Ralph Nayman, Joe
Pondrom, Bob Weimer, Keith Brainard, Conchita Gusman
Members Absent: Ron Swain, Jim Hensley, Lynne Dison
Staff Present: Mark Thomas, George Gomez, Tina Dunbar, Paul Brandenburg
A. Call to order - A quorum being present the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. Discussion and possible action on the minutes of the November 19, 2005, (MOTION
Nayman second Crawford - unanimously approved) and August 18, 2005, minutes –
(MOTION Nayman second Weimer - unanimously approved).
C. Chair Smith opened the meeting and explained what has taken place since the retreat
including meetings with staff and Jayne Pope and developing the Operating Plan draft.
Chair Smith then turned the meeting over to Mark Thomas and Paul Brandenburg.
D. Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development – no executive
session.
E. Action from executive session – none.
F. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Commission structure and purpose and
other items covered at the November retreat.
Paul Brandenburg and Mark Thomas presented the 2006 Operating Plan draft. Much
discussion was held regarding role of Commissioners as stated in the Plan. The
Commission chose to take no action on the draft and asked staff to revise the Plan or
consider dissolving the Commission.
G. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding staff report –
Mark Thomas discussed recent activity of the Economic Development Department.
H. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items
I. Adjourn – 7:20 p.m.
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Rick Smith, Chair Ed O’Rourke, Secretary