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CCIDA Board Minutes – June 23, 2020

July 28, 2020

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

  County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency

Via Zoom Video Conference

June 23, 2020

10:02 a.m.

Dennis J. Rak                              Vice Chairman

Gary Henry                                 Secretary

Steven Thorpe                             Member

Mark Odell                                  Member

Brad Walters                               Member

Hans Auer                                   Member

Kelly Farrell-DuBois                   Member

Jay Churchill                               Member

Also in attendance:

Mark Geise                                  Administrative Director/CEO

Richard E. Dixon                         Chief Financial Officer

Paul Wendel                                County Executive

Milan K. Tyler, Esq.                    Counsel

Greg Peterson                              Counsel

Michael Borrello                         Counsel

Carol Rasmussen                         IDA Staff

Kristine Morabito                        IDA Staff

Linda Burns                                IDA Staff

Kayla Strandburg                        IDA Staff

Rosie Strandburg                         IDA Staff

Nathan Aldrich                            CREDC/PEG Staff

Rachel Clar                                 Abundant Solar, Director of Business Development New York

Mike Aceto                                 ECR Properties, Director of Administration

Anthony Habib                            Petri Baking Products, President

Absent Board Member(s):

Michael Metzger

Meeting was called to order by Dennis Rak, Vice Chairman, at 10:02 a.m.

 

Dennis Rak

 

I would like to call to order the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency’s Board of Directors Meeting. We are on Zoom Conference. It is June 23, 2020 and it is 10:02 a.m. Roll call. Let the record show there are 8 members present. I will entertain a motion to approve the April 28th, 2020 minutes.

Mark Odell

So moved.

Gary Henry

Second.

Dennis Rak

Motion made by Mark and seconded by Gary. Any discussion, changes or comments? All those in favor?

Board

Aye.

Dennis Rak

On to New Business “A”.

Linda Burns

Introduced the project and provided details on project.

Milan Tyler

Explained resolutions being presented to the Board.

Linda Burns

Provided more details on the project and thanked County Executive and local officials on their support. Introduced Rachel Clar, Director of Business Development with Abundant Solar.

Rachel Clar

Gave history on Abundant Solar, overview of operations, and locations.

 

County Executive

Residents want more information on if there is decommissioning plan and what that looks like?

 

Rachel Clar

Advised that they do have a decommissioning plan and that it was just recently submitted to the State for approval. Explained that these are lifetime investments and improvements/upgrades will be made throughout the years and this is not something that will be abandoned. Explained the complexities on a decommissioning plan and some of the requirements from the State.

County Executive

You’ve answered my question, thank you.

Mark Odell

Will these post be pile driven or cement?

Rachel Clar

We haven’t done the soil strength test yet. That will happen later in the process. Generally speaking, they are pile driven.

Mark Odell

Detailed his roles and his stance on projects like this: Projects like this need to have utility and benefit, which this does, and be a silent and resilient neighbor, which this does. The FAA paperwork has been done?

 

Rachel Clar

Those regulations were not triggered by any of the processes we have gone through.

Mark Odell

Just for situational awareness.

Rachel Clar

I would be happy to write a letter to the airport director and I can CC you on that.

Mark Odell

Thank you.

Dennis Rak

Anyone else have any questions? Steve can you read resolution A 2.

Steven Thorpe

06-23-20-01 Preliminary Agreement Resolution.

 

Dennis Rak

Alright, can I get a second?

 

Mark Odell

I will second that Mr. Chairman.

 

Dennis Rak

Ok, roll call vote.

Board

Aye – Unanimous.

Dennis Rak

That’s 8 Votes in the affirmative, the motion passes. On to ECR Properties.

Kristine Morabito

Introduced Mike Aceto, Director of Administration for ECR Properties. Explained the request for an extension of their current PILOT agreement, current investment plans, and projection on jobs, PILOT request, and resolutions being presented.

Mike Aceto

Provided brief summary of project, history of ECR and the current market.

Kristine Morabito

Advised that Transaction Committee Meeting minutes were previously shared, as well as the transcript for the Public Hearing.

Milan Tyler

Is there anyone listening in from the affected taxing jurisdictions that would like to make a comment? We have we received no written comments. Explained resolutions being presented.

Dennis Rak

Any other questions or discussion? Gary could you move resolution B 2?

Gary Henry

06-23-20-02 ECR Properties PILOT Deviation Approval Resolution

Dennis Rak

Can I get second?

Mark Odell

Second.

Dennis Rak

Roll call vote.

Board

Aye – Unanimous.

Dennis Rak

8 votes in the affirmative, resolution passes. Mark would you pass resolution B3?

Mark Odell

 

06-23-20-03 ECR Properties SEQRA Resolution.

Dennis Rak

Can I get a second?

Gary Henry

Second.

Dennis Rak

Roll call vote.

Board

Aye – Unanimous.

Dennis Rak

8 votes in the affirmative, resolution passes. Brad can you please motion resolution B4?

Brad Walters

06-23-20-04 ECR Properties Amendment Resolution

Dennis Rak

Can I get second?

Jay Churchill

Second.

Dennis Rak

Roll call vote.

Board

Aye – Unanimous.

Dennis Rak

8 votes in the affirmative, resolution passes. Next on the agenda is Petri Baking Products.

Kristine Morabito

Introduced Anthony Habib, President of Petri Baking Products. Explained the resolutions being presented, plans for the project, investment and impact on jobs.

Anthony Habib

Provided history of company, plans moving forward and timeline.

Kristine Morabito

Any questions for Anthony? Transaction Committee Meeting minutes and Public Hearing minutes were previously shared. Reviewed resolutions to be presented.

Milan Tyler

SEQRA is a type II action. Straightforward with no environmental implications.

Dennis Rak

Hans can I have you read resolution C 2?

Hans Auer

06-23-20-05 Petri Baking SEQRA Resolution.

Dennis Rak

Can I get second?

Mark Odell

Second.

Dennis Rak

Roll call vote.

Board

Aye – Unanimous.

Dennis Rak

8 votes in the affirmative, resolution passes. Jay can you read resolution C3?

Jay Churchill

06-23-20-06 Petri Baking Final Approving Resolution

Dennis Rak

Can I get second?

Gary Henry

Second.

Dennis Rak

Roll call vote.

Board

Aye – Unanimous.

Dennis Rak

8 votes in the affirmative, resolution passes. On to New Business D.

Mark Geise

ACC awarded 3.56 million to 31 CDFI’s across the country and we were 1 of 3 in NY. Objective of funding is to strengthen and stabilize communities and their operations, during the COVID 19 emergency. Explained some steps that agencies are taking to reduce cost and how the grant will help us. Explained the purpose of the resolution.

Gary Henry

Can you clarify why the resolution lists two different amounts?

Greg Peterson

The larger amount is what we applied for and the other amount is what we actually received.

Dennis Rak

Any other questions or discuss? Good job guys. Mark can you read resolution D 1?

Mark Odell

06-23-20-07 Resolution of Members of County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency to Enter into Grant Agreement with Appalachian Community Capital.

Dennis Rak

Can I get second?

Brad Walters

Second.

Dennis Rak

Roll call vote.

Board

Aye – Unanimous.

Dennis Rak

8 votes in the affirmative, resolution passes. Next up is the Executive Directors update.

Mark Geise

Provided updates on the PPE Grant Program and operations as staff returned to the office. Any questions?

 

Mark Odell

Gave positive comments on the IDA’s efforts.

Paul Wendel

Gave positive comments on the IDA’s efforts, successes, and the roll we have played.

Dennis Rak

On to the Treasurers Report.

Rich Dixon

Reviewed financials.

Dennis  Rak

Can I get a motion to approve the Treasurers Report?

 

Steven Thorpe

So moved.

Dennis Rak

Can I get a second?

Mark Odell

Second.

Dennis Rak

All those in favor?

Board

Aye – Unanimous.

Dennis Rak

Treasurers Report is approved. Can I get a motion to enter in to Executive Session to discuss the financial position of certain companies?

Kelly Farrell-DuBois

So moved.

Brad Walters

Second.

Executive Session Begins

 

11:01 a.m.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Dennis Rak

Can I get a motion to exit in to Executive Session?

Mark Odell

So moved.

Steven Thorpe

Second.

Executive Sessions Ends

 

11:10 a.m.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Dennis Rak

Is here any old business to come before the Board?  Can I get a motion to adjourn?

Kelly Farrell-DuBois

So moved.

Mark Odell

Second.

 

Meeting adjourned at 11:12 a.m.

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(Assistant) Secretary                                                                             (Vice) Chairman

Filed Under: Board Minutes, CCIDA Minutes

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