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CCIDA Board Minutes – August 27, 2019

September 25, 2019

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

  County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency

BWB Building

201 West Third St., Jamestown, NY 14701

August 27, 2019

10:00 a.m.

Michael Metzger                         Chairman

Dennis Rak                                 Vice Chairman

Gary Henry                                 Secretary

Hans Auer                                  Treasurer

Steven Thorpe                            Member

Mark Odell                                 Member

Brad Walters                               Member

Also in attendance:

Mark Geise                                 CCIDA CEO

Rich Dixon                                 CCIDA CFO

Rosemarie Strandburg                 CCIDA Staff

Kayla Strandburg                        CCIDA Staff

Linda Burns                                CCIDA Staff

Kristine Morabito                        CCIDA Staff

Carol Rasmussen                        CCIDA Staff

Milan Tyler                                 Counsel

Michael Borrello                         Counsel

Ben Webb                                   Webb’s Chautauqua Resorts LLC

Courtney Curatolo                      SBDC

Dennis Phillips                            Post Journal

Absent Board Member(s):  Kelly Farrell-DuBois

Meeting was called to order by Mike Metzger, Chairman, at 10:00 a.m.

 

Mike Metzger

I would like to call to order the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors Meeting to order. We are at the BWB Building at 201 West Third St., Jamestown, NY. It is August 27th, 2019 and the time is 10:00 a.m. Roll call. Let the record show we have 7 members in attendance. We have quorum. I would like to entertain an approval of the August 5th, 2019 minutes, which you previously received. Do I have a motion?

Mark Odell

So moved Mr. Chairman.

Mike Metzger

I have a motion by Mark, do I have a second?

Steven Thorpe

Second.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Mark and seconded by Steve. Any further discussions or changes? All  those in favor?

Board

Aye – Unanimous.

Mike Metzger

Opposed, abstained, motion carried unanimously. New business please. I see we have Ben Webb present. Brad if you could please move New Business A 1.

Brad Walters

08-27-19-01 Resolution Authorizing an Al Tech Loan for Webb’s Chautauqua Resorts, LLC.

Mike Metzger

I have a mot ion, do I have second?

Dennis Rak

Second.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Brad and seconded by Dennis. Discussion please.

Carol Rasmussen

Gave background on the project – cost, structure of the request, and status of the project, bank financing, equity, collateral, and description of the project.

Ben Webb

Discussed concept of fractional ownership, how it would be structured with this project, the addition of food and beverage on the property, the acquisition of the Bemus Bay Pops, how shoulder seasons would be structured. Also discussed the work that has been done so far – whisper campaign and the results from that campaign, and the improvements to the site.

Rich Dixon

When do you think Ground breaking will be?

Ben Webb

Looking at early spring with a 13 month construction period. Drop dead date is beginning of Chautauqua Season/Memorial Day Weekend.

 

Mike Metzger

Prior to construction, do you have a set number of units that you will have sold or committed to?

Ben Webb

We are expecting 30-40% pre-sale before construction begins.

Mike Metzger

Any other questions of Ben?

Rich Dixon

Just a refresher, we previously passed the Tax Lease PILOT and we will be granting sales tax to the whole project but only property tax to the part that remains in Ben’s ownership. The rest/units will always pay property tax.

Hans Auer

One of the complaints that I have heard in Mayville and the change in venue for the floating stage is the docking situation there. Can you comment on that as your perspective as a Board Member of the Village?

Ben Webb

I have proposed to the new mayor that we would like to recommend we work with them and be responsible for a dock. Gave history of the pier in Mayville and the federal funds that were received in the past. We would like to create a docking system where we can use some and a certain amount is available to the community. Meetings will be coming up to discuss strategic development.

Mike Metzger

Any further questions? Hearing none. Roll call vote please.

 

Board

Unanimous.

Mike Metzger

Let the record show there are 7 votes in the affirmative, motion carried unanimously. Gar if you could please move New Business B.

 

Gary Henry

08-27-19-02 Resolution Authorizing an Al Tech Loan for Global Environmental Industries, Inc.

Mike Metzger

I have a motion, do I have a second.

Dennis Rak

Second.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Gary and seconded by Dennis. Discussion please.

 

Linda Burns

Gave history of the company, an overview of their clients, the work they do and our previous financing history with them. Discussed previous hardships, which lead to them requesting assistance, discussed amount of request, the structure, and the collateral. Currently 26 employees and looking to increase by 3 over the next year or two.

Mike Metzger

Any questions of Linda? Hearing none. Roll call vote please.

Board

Unanimous.

Mike Metzger

Let the record show there are 7 votes in the affirmative, motion carried unanimously. Hans if you could please move New Business C.

Hans Auer

08-27-19-03 Preliminary Resolution for S. St. George Enterprise, Inc.

Mike Metzger

I have a motion, do I have a second?

Dennis Rak

Second.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Hans and seconded by Dennis. Discussion please.

Linda Burns

Described business, their history, and their request.  Described budget, structure of request, and what would be done with the funds. Passed around the Inform Analytics Report. Currently employee 58 full time and plan to increase that by 7 FTE.

Rich Dixon

Steve really could do this anywhere, his business really is here. So he chose to do that here with our help and the Town Supervisor is on board.

Mark Geise

What is the cost benefit?

Linda Burns

206 to 1.

Milan Tyler

This is a preliminary resolution only. Doesn’t commit the IDA to doing anything. It really is authorizing the staff to move forward with the public hearing, SEQRA, drafting documents, etc. Then this can come back to the board for a final approval. The preliminary agreement is the applicant agreeing with the IDA to indemnify us, pay any fees, etc.

 

Mike Metzger

Roll call vote please.

Board

Unanimous, except for Brad Walters abstaining.

Mike Metzger

Let the record show we have 6 votes in the affirmative, with Brad abstaining, motion carried. Dennis can you please move New Business D.

Dennis Rak

08-27-19-04 Preliminary Agreement for S. St. George Enterprise, Inc.

Mike Metzger

I have a motion, do I have a second?

 

Mark Odell

Second.

Mike Metzger

Motioned by Dennis and seconded by Mark. Any further discussion? Roll call vote please.

Board

Unanimous, except for Brad Walters abstaining.

Mike Metzger

Let the record show we have 6 votes in the affirmative, with Brad abstaining, motion carried. I would now like to move to Executive Session, before New Business E. I would entertain a motion to enter into Executive Session.

Mark Odell

So moved Mr. Chairman.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Mark, do I have a second?

Gary Henry

Second.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Mark and seconded by Gary. All those in favor?

Board

Aye – Unanimous.

Executive Session Begins

 

10:46 a.m.

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Executive Sessions Ends

 

11:31 a.m.

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Mike Metzger

Mark, if you could please move New Business E.

Mark Odell

08-27-19-05 Resolution Authorizing the sale of 71 East main Street, Westfield, NY/ROR Building to Welch Foods, Inc.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Mark, do I have a second?

 

Steve Thorpe

Second.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Mark and seconded by Steve. Discussion please.

Mark Geise

We listed and had a couple of bidders, with Welch’s being the highest. This will keep Welch’s in Westfield.

Mike Metzger

Roll call vote please.

Board

Unanimous, except for Dennis Rak abstaining.

Mike Metzger

Let the record show we have 6 votes in the affirmative, with Dennis abstaining, motion carried. We will now move to the Executive Directors Report Please.

Mark Geise

Passed out Recruitment Brochures and discussed, reviewed status of Ripley Gateway, and Airport EAS.

Mike Metzger

Treasurers report please.

Rich Dixon

Reviewed Balance Sheet, Statement of Revenue Expense, and Budget.

Mike Metzger

I will entertain a motion to accept the Treasurers Report as submitted.

Dennis Rak

Moved.

Mark Odell

Second.

 

Mike Metzger

Motioned by Dennis and Seconded by Mark. All those in favor?

 

Board

Aye –Unanimous.

Mike Metzger

Opposed, abstained, motion carried unanimously. Is there any other business to come before the board? Hearing none. Do I have a motion to adjourn?

Dennis Rak

Motioned.

Mark Odell

Second.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Dennis and seconded by Mark. Meeting adjourned.

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Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

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(Assistant) Secretary                                                                            (Vice) Chairman

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