Auburn Economic Development Zone Board
September 22, 2008
Present: Arlene Ryan, Mike Trapani, Tom Ganey, Judy Wright, Sally Widmer-Post
Absent: Jeff Delbel, Tom McNabb (excused), Anne Kubarek (excused),
Staff: Alicia McKeen, Marlene Bryant, Tiffany Edwards
Chair calls meeting to order and asks for a motion to approve the minutes of February 11, 2008. So moved by Sally Widmer-Post, seconded by Judy Wright. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Chair asks for a motion to approve the minutes of August 11, 2008. So moved by Judy Wright, seconded by Mike Trapani. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
General discussion of further information needed for the TOPS application. Consideration of removing the application from consideration until the information is provided.
Discussion of the wage tax credits for Holiday Inn and review of the application.
Update of Saratoga Cheese.
Discussion of by-laws and any changes requested. Chair and Vice-Chair positions will be kept. The treasurer and secretary positions will be ex-officio. 9 members will be retained but a Human Services representative is needed. Suggested that letters be sent to current members to verify whether they wish to continue service on the Board.
Question regarding the ending of the program. The program is set to sunset in two years but a similar program for small businesses may be offered.
General discussion of past applications.
Chair asks for a motion to adjourn. So moved by Judy Wright, seconded by Sally Widmer-Post. All members vote approval. Meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Alicia McKeen.
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