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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2006
Members Present: Rick Smith, Tom Crawford, Ralph Nayman, Bob Weimer, Roy
Jones, Darrick McGill
Members Absent: Conchita Gusman
Staff Present: Mark Thomas, Tina Dunbar, George Gomez
A. Call to order – meeting called to order at 11:30 a.m.
B. Discussion and possible action on the minutes from the July 12, 2006 meeting – MOTION
Weimer, second Jones to approve upon correction of spelling of McGill’s name
(unanimously APPROVED).
C. Discussion and possible action on the Board Bylaws –
Chair Smith led the Board in discussion on Board Bylaws with emphasis on the roles of
Board Members. Member terms and expiration dates were also discussed ‐ MOTION
McGill, second Nayman (unanimously APPROVED).
D. Discussion and possible action on the election of Board Officers – Rick Smith
Chair Smith asked for volunteers or nominations for the Vice Chair and Secretary positions.
Nayman nominated Weimer for Secretary – MOTION Nayman, second Crawford
(unanimously APPROVED). Nayman volunteered to act as Vice Chair – MOTION
Nayman, second Smith (unanimously APPROVED).
E. Discussion and possible action regarding the Organization Plan – Rick Smith
Chair Smith led the Board in discussion of the Operating Plan outlining the Board
objectives, goals, and areas of focus. Each Board member is responsible for an area of focus
and creating a plan to succeed in his/her area. At future meetings, Board members will
report on their area of focus.
F. Discussion and possible action regarding Board activity – Rick Smith
The Board discussed the importance of ongoing communication with City leaders. Each
Board member was assigned a City Council person/district: Bob Weimer – Patty Eason;
Rick Smith – Pat Berryman; Tom Crawford – Henry Carr; Darrick McGill – Gabe Sansing;
Roy Jones – Ben Oliver; Conchita Gusman – Farley Snell; Ralph Nayman – Doug Smith.
Chair Smith and Mark Thomas will communicate with the Mayor.
G. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding staff report – Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas presented a report on recent projects and staff activity. Much discussion was
held on recent recruitment and retention projects.
H. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and agenda items
The next meeting will be held in early 2007. Board member focus group activity reports
will be on the agenda.
I. Adjourn
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Rick Smith, Chair
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Bob Weimer, Secretary