BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 25, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
In the absence of the chairman and vice chairman, Byron Baker called the Jan. 25, 2007 meeting of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone to order at 1 p.m. at the meeting room of The Café Company, Owensville, MO.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Decker, Byron Baker, Ray Schwartze, Jay Gourley, Leslie Clark
STAFF/GUESTS PRESENT
Jim Kleffner, Wilma Rowden of Sen. Frank Barnitz office, Bonnie Prigge, of MRPC
WELCOME
Leslie Clark of Brinktown has been appointed by Maries County to replace Ed Honse, who passed away.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jim Decker made a motion to approve the Dec. 7, 2006, minutes. Ray Schwartze seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT—Bonnie Prigge
Mrs. Prigge presented copies of the financial information for the year ending Dec. 31, 2006. Revenues for year were $13106 of which $8,350 was received from private companies, $2500 from local governments and $2,256 in bank interest; Expenses for year ending Dec. 31, 2006 were $12,022.00.
Jim Decker made a motion to accept the financial report as presented. Mr. Schwartze seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT–Bonnie Prigge
· Mrs. Prigge discussed the signature card for banking would require modifications to the authorized signers. The authorized representatives will be Jim Decker, Ray Schwartze, Mark Hays, Byron Baker, Jim Hulse and Jerry Lairmore. Jim Decker made the motion to approve the authorized signers as presented; Mr. Gourly seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
• Mrs. Prigge reminded the group that it was time for the fund-raising drive, if they wished to do one this year. The group decided a fundraising drive was needed, as was a discussion on the use of the dollars. Fund-raising planning will be discussed at the March meeting along with a discussion on how funds could be used.
THIRD PARTY REVIEW OF GVEZ BOOKS– Bonnie Prigge
Mrs. Prigge contacted three potential companies for proposals. One declined, one did not respond. Staley Tax & Accounting from Chamois responded with a bid and outline of services. The outline of services was presented to the board with costs of $200 for year 2006 and $175 for two additional years. Byron Baker made a motion to approve the proposal and Mr. Schwartze seconded the motion. Passed unanimously.
WEB SITE DISCUSSION—Bonnie Prigge
The group discussed the need for a formal proposal for website page development in the form of a link from the MRPC’s website. Mrs. Prigge will send a formal proposal request to the market place.
PLAQUE PRESENTATION TO JIM KLEFFNER
Byron Baker, who was presiding over the meeting, presented a plaque of appreciation to outgoing board member Jim Kleffner. Kleffner was instrumental in the designation of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone and has served on the board since its formation in 1993. Baker and the other board members thanks Kleffner for his service and dedication.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS – Nominating Committee
The nomination committee held a conference call on Jan. 24, 2007, and the following recommendations were made; Jim Decker, President, Gasconade County; Gary Reynolds, Vice President, Osage County; Byron Baker, Secretary, Osage County and Ray Schwartze, Treasurer, Maries County. No further nominations were made. Ray Schwartze made the motion to accept the board as presented and Mr. Gourley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
TRANSPORTATION/GO 50 UPDATE—Jim Hulse/Bonnie Prigge
Bonnie Prigge updated the board on the new MODOT 800 bridges project and provided handouts of the bridges impacted statewide and within the GVEZ area. Mrs. Prigge shared the MODOT initiative Better Roads Brighter Future resurfacing of the 85 percent busiest traveled highways and proposed locally affected highways. She also provided county data sheets on where people were migrating from and migrating to.
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE/BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Jim Decker mentioned the urgency to keep Go 50 a high priority for GVEZ. Mr. Decker updated the board that Patients One, two medical clinics in town are being developed by St. John’s clinic and will staff two physicians. Mr. Decker mentioned that the new school K-2nd grade and 3rd thru 5th grade center construction is on target and scheduled for completion in Feb. 2007. Mr. Decker also mentioned that the proposed bowling alley is now on hold. Byron Baker shared the enthusiasm of Hwy 50 resurfacing and mentioned that some progress is being made in community development but remains confidential. Ray Schwartze reported an interest in getting industry to move into the area and feels the local airport is best avenue of opportunity.
2007 FUTURE MEETING DATES/ AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for Mar. 22, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. tentatively in Jefferson City. The group would like to see if MoDOT District 5 Engineer Roger Schwartze is available to meet with them to update them on transportation projects. Meeting will be planned around Mr. Schwartze’s schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Ray Schwartze made a motion, which was seconded by Byron Baker to adjourn the meeting at the meeting at 2:35 p.m.
Minutes Approved:
Secretary Date
President Date