GASCONADE VALLEY ENTERPRISE ZONE
BOARD MEETING

September 23, 2010
Chamois Lions Club, Chamois, MO

CALL TO ORDER
President Byron Baker called the September 23, 2010, meeting of the Gasconade Valley Enterprise Zone to order at 1:15 p.m. at the Chamois Lions Club, Chamois, MO.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Byron Baker, Larry Backes, and Russell Scheulen – Osage County; Jerry Lairmore and Jim Decker – Gasconade County; Ray Schwartze – Maries County.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Mark Hayes and Leslie Clark.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Larry Backes made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 26, 2010 GVEZ meeting. Jim Decker seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

FINANCIAL REPORT – B. PRIGGE
Bonnie Prigge presented the financial report for period ending August 31, 2010. Revenue for that timeframe was bank interest of $20.56 and contributions totaling $3,100. Expenses for that timeframe were fiscal administration and MRPC technical assistance, and $106.75 for Enhanced Enterprise Zone assistance totaling $1,528.75. The total fund equity as of August 31, 2010 is $53,546.38.

Larry Backes made a motion to approve the financial report, as presented. Jerry Lairmore seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.

FUNDRAISING UPDATE – B. PRIGGE
Ms. Prigge reported contributions made to date include: City of Owensville - $2,000; City of Belle - $3,872.14; City of Vienna - $500; Legends Bank - $1,000; Owensville Chamber of Commerce - $1,000; Three Rivers Electric - $2,000; Fidelity - $100; Mace’s Town & Country Market - $500; and Osage County - $500. Staff will send donation requests to Hermann businesses and Osage County cities since the EEZ has been approved.

BYLAWS CHANGES – B. BAKER
Ms. Prigge presented the proposed changes to the GVEZ Bylaws. The changes affect the following sections: 3.2 Nomination and Appointment of Directors; 3.3 Terms of Directors; 3.5 Resignation and Disqualification of Directors; 6.10 Board Members Participating by Phone; and Amendment 11.1 Amendments to Bylaws.

Russell Scheulen made a motion to approve the bylaws changes. Jerry Lairmore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

DECEMBER MEETING – B. PRIGGE
The meeting is set for 4:00 p.m. Thursday, December 4 at the Café Company in Owensville. Contributors and EEZ board members will be invited in addition to GVEZ board, local elected officials and those donating $500 or more to GVEZ. The board discussed the agenda and potential speakers for the evening.

COMMUNITY REPORTS:
Jerry Wolfe said the board needs to keep the GVEZ Board together and it’s very important to hire a part-time employee. Linn State Technical College will hold an open house ceremony on October 16, 2010. He discussed the LSTC scholarship program that allows individuals to donate $200 to students in the donor’s name.

Mr. Wolfe wants MRPC to do more to advertise and promote Linn State Technical College and asked GVEZ to consider sponsoring a scholarship program.

Jerry Lairmore reported that a new bowling alley is under construction in Owensville.

Jim Decker reported that four companies are doing well in Owensville: R.R. Donnelly, Jahabow, Grimco (bought an Ohio company), and Toolroom.

Mr. Decker reported that a 160,000 square foot Canaan warehouse is available with 14 acres for $1.6M. Mr. Decker thought $400,000 would be a good buy.

Russell Scheulen reported that the West Central County commissioners meeting met at Linn State Technical College. The MRPC Annual Dinner will be November 9 th at Linn State Technical College. The Osage County courthouse renovation is almost complete.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

Minutes Approved:

President Date

Attest Date