GASCONADE VALLEY ENTERPRISE ZONE
BOARD MEETING

August 26, 2010

Gasconade County Courthouse, Hermann, MO  

CALL TO ORDER
President Byron Baker called the August 26, 2010, meeting of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone to order at 1:10 p.m. at the Gasconade County Courthouse Commission meeting room, Hermann, MO.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Byron Baker, Larry Backes, and Russell Scheulen – Osage County (via teleconference); Jay Gourley and Jim Decker – Gasconade County.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Mark Hayes, Leslie Clark, Jerry Lairmore, Ray Schwartze.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jay Gourley made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2010 GVEZ meeting. Larry Backes seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Russell Scheulen approved via telephone.

Jay Gourley made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 24, 2010 GVEZ meeting to include an addition on page three clarifying the plans for the Owensville Lions Club Sports Complex. Larry Backes seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Russell Scheulen approved via telephone.

FINANCIAL REPORT – B. PRIGGE
Bonnie Prigge presented the financial report for period ending July 31, 2010. Revenue for that timeframe was bank interest of $209.13 and contributions totaling $1,500. Three Rivers Electric Coop donated $2,000, Fidelity Communications donated $100.00 and the Owensville Chamber of Commerce donated $1,000. Expenses for that timeframe were fiscal administration and MRPC technical assistance, $350 for audit services, and $484.10 for Enhanced Enterprise Zone assistance totaling $3,083.85. The total fund equity as of July 31, 2010 is $51,954.57.

Jim Decker made a motion to approve the financial report, as presented. Jay Gourley seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.

LINN AREA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REQUEST – B. BAKER
Byron Baker reported that the Linn Area Development Corporation has $40,000 in the organization and wishes to dissolve the corporation and donate the funds to GVEZ with the Osage EEZ governing these funds. Mark Boyer of Three Rivers Electric Coop has reviewed the bank account. The resolution refers to the purpose statement in the LADC bylaws.

Larry Backes made a motion to approve the resolution and dissolve the Linn Area Development Corporation and to accept the $40,000 with the understanding that the funds would benefit Osage County and be managed by the Osage County EEZ. Jay Gourley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Russell Scheulen approved accepting the funds via telephone.

Jim Decker made a motion to establish a demand deposit fund through a GVEZ checking account (Osage County EEZ) to accept the funds. Jay Gourley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Russell Scheulen approved via telephone.

Jay Gourley made a motion to approved the three Osage County EEZ representatives as the signatories on the Osage County EEZ checking account. Jim Decker seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Russell Scheulen approved via telephone.

Jay Gourley made a motion to allow MRPC personnel access to the Osage County EEZ checking account information. Larry Backes seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Russell Scheulen approved via telephone.

FUNDRAISING UPDATE – B. PRIGGE
Bonnie Prigge distributed copies of the fundraising tracking sheet and reported that staff has sent contribution requests to Hermann and outlying areas. The board discussed inviting entities that donated over $500 to the Christmas Dinner.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT – B. PRIGGE
Ms. Prigge discussed the GVEZ Bylaws revisions that will include multiple zones. Staff will send out the modified bylaws for review before the September meeting. Approval will take place at the December 2, , 2010 meeting. The December 2, 2010 meeting will be at the Café Company in Owensville. Donors and EEZ boards will be invited to attend.

The board discussed open meeting procedures and Ms. Prigge explained how the meetings will be conducted regarding disclosure of sensitive information. President Byron Baker asked Ms. Prigge to cover this in the December 2, 1010 meeting.

COMMUNITY REPORTS:
Jay Gourley had nothing to report about Hermann.

Larry Backes reported that Chamois received a sidewalk grant from MoDOT. A bond issue will be on the ballot in November for an $800,000 sewer system. Mr. Backes reported that businesses are being hit hard by the economy.

Jim Decker reported that a new bowling alley is under construction in Owensville. There is new activity at Playmaster in Canaan, but he hasn’t been able to learn about it.

Bonnie Prigge reminded the board that MoDOT has enhancement grants available, similar to the Safe Routes To School program. There is also funding available through MRDC’s RLF and IRP programs.

Mark Schaeperkoetter reported meeting someone interested in a boatyard in Gasconade, but hasn’t set up a meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

Minutes Approved:

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