BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency
BWB
201 West Third Street, Jamestown, NY
January 28, 2020
10:03 a.m.
Michael Metzger Chairman
Hans Auer Treasurer
Gary Henry Secretary
Steven Thorpe Member
Mark Odell Member
Brad Walters Member
Kelly Farrell-Dubois Member
Also in attendance:
Mark Geise Administrative Director/CEO
Richard E. Dixon Chief Financial Officer
Milan K. Tyler, Esq. Counsel
Greg Peterson Counsel
Michael Borrello Counsel
Carol Rasmussen CCIDA Staff
Kristine Morabito CCIDA Staff
Linda Burns CCIDA Staff
Rosemarie Strandburg CCIDA Staff
Jeanette Lo Bello CCIDA Staff
Nathan Aldrich CREDC/PED Staff
Rob White CEO Dahlstrom Roll Form
Dennis Phillips Post Journal
Absent Board Member(s):
Dennis J. Rak Vice Chairman
Meeting was called to order by Michael Metzger, Chairman, at 10:03 a.m.
Mike Metzger
I would like to call to order the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors Meeting. We are at the BWB Building, 201 West Third Street, Jamestown, NY. It is January 28, 2020 and the time is 10:03 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 December 17, 2019 minutes, which you previously received. Do I have a motion?
Mark Odell
So moved Mr. Chairman.
Michael Metzger
I have a motion by Mark, do I have a second?
Gary Henry
Second.
Michael Metzger
Motion made by Mark and seconded by Gary. Any discussions or changes? All those in favor?
Board
Aye – Unanimous.
Michael Metzger
We will now move on to new business. Carol can you please discuss?
Carol Rasmussen
Described reason for resolution/project. Introduced Rob White.
Rob White
Gave history of company, what they do and reason for request.
Michael Metzger
Any questions for Rob?
Hans Auer
Rob can you give us a laments description of the roll form process and some of the products you make
Rob White
Explained process and products.
Michael Metzger
Milan do you have anything you would like to bring forward?
Milan Tyler
Explained resolution, its purpose and what it will accomplish.
Michael Metzger
Any further questions of Rob, Carol or Milan?
Rich Dixon
Carol has also sent a Shift Resolution to the City of Jamestown, who knew this was coming. We also have talked to the Mayor of Falconer and the Town Supervisor of Ellicott and they are ecstatic to have Rob there.
Michael Metzger
Mark can you please motion?
Mark Odell
01-28-20-01 ROM Ventures Preliminary Resolution.
Michael Metzger
Thank you. Do I have a second?
Kelly Farrell-DuBois
Second.
Michael Metzger
Motion made by Mark and Seconded by Kelly. Any further discussion? Hearing none, roll call vote please. All those in favor?
Board
Aye – Unanimous
Michael Metzger
Let the record show there are 7 votes in the affirmative, motion carried unanimously. Thank you Rob and good luck to you. Ok we will move on to the Annual Disclosure.
Rosemarie Strandburg
This is the Board 2020 Annual Disclosure for any Conflicts of Interest. If you could please fill out and return to me, it would be appreciated.
Michael Metzger
Next is the Executive Directors Update
Mark Geise
Read through a summary of all of the activities and projects for 2019.
Michael Metzger
Any questions for Mark? Treasurers Report.
Rich Dixon
Reviewed Financials.
Michael Metzger
Any questions of Rich? Hearing none I will entertain a motion to accept the Treasurers Report as presented.
Brad Walters
So moved.
Michael Metzger
Thank you. Do I have a second?
Steve Thorpe
Second.
Michael Metzger
Motion made by Brad and Seconded by Steve. Any further discussion? Hearing none, roll call vote please. All those in favor?
Board
Aye – Unanimous
Michael Metzger
Let the record show there are 7 votes in the affirmative, motion carried unanimously. I will now entertain a motion to conduct an Executive Session to discuss the financial and credit history of certain companies and or the potential acquisition or lease of property by the agency.
Kelly Farrell-Dubois
So moved.
Michael Metzger
Thank you Kelly. Do I have a second?
Mark Odell
Second.
Michael Metzger
Motion made by Kelly and seconded by Mark. We are now in Executive Session.
Executive Session Begins
11:00 a.m.
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Michael Metzger
I will now entertain a motion to exit Executive Session.
Hans Auer
So moved.
Michael Metzger
Thank you. Do I have a second?
Mark Odell
Second.
Michael Metzger
We are now out of Executive Session.
Executive Sessions Ends
11:18 a.m.
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Michael Metzger
Is there any other business to discuss? Hearing none.
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Meeting adjourned at 11:19 a.m.
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(Assistant) Secretary (Vice) Chairman
