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Jamestown, NY 14701
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CCIDA Board Minutes – September 22, 2020

October 28, 2020

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

  County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency

Via Zoom Video Conference

September 22, 2020

10:04 a.m.

Mike Metzger                              Chairman

Gary Henry                                 Secretary

Steven Thorpe                            Member

Mark Odell                                 Member

Brad Walters                               Member

Hans Auer                                  Member

Kelly Farrell-DuBois                   Member

Also in attendance:

Mark Geise                                 Administrative Director/CEO

Richard E. Dixon                        Chief Financial Officer

Gregory L. Peterson, Esq.           Counsel

Milan K. Tyler, Esq.                   Counsel

Linda Burns                                Business Development Manager

Carol Rasmussen                        Business Development Manager

Kristine Morabito                        Business Development Manager

Kayla Strandburg                        Controller

Jeanette Lo Bello                        Administrative Assistant

Nate Aldrich                               Special Project Coordinator/Manager

Monica Simpson                         Economic Development Specialist

Rosie Strandburg                        Executive Assistant

Jonathan Rappe                          CEO of Hanover PV, LLC

Absent Board Member(s):

Dennis Rak & Jay Churchill

Meeting was called to order by Mike Metzger, Chairman, at 10:04 a.m.

 

Mike Metzger

 

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 September 22, 2020 and the time is 10:04 a.m. Roll call. Let the record show there are 7 members present. I will entertain a motion to approve the July 28, 2020 minutes.

Mark Odell

So moved Mr. Chairman.

Hans Auer

Second.

Mike Metzger

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

Board

Aye.

Mike Metzger

Now let’s move to New Business, presented by Kristine and Milan.

Kristine Morabito

Introduced Jon Rappe from RIC. Reviewed applicants application, description of the project, project budget, incentives being requested, jobs to be created, and reviewed impact analysis.

Jon Rappe

Described work on the project so far, how the project works, timeline, and work to be done.

Rich Dixon

I am curious about the proximity to the transmission line, the type and experience with NYSEC.

Jon Rappe

There is 12.5 kw that runs up 20. 500 feet from the road. We will have an easement that connects site to road and close to sub stations.

Mark Odell

Confirmed mounts, community solar project, confirmed distance from Route 20.

Mike Metzger

Are you open to additional project in our county, similar in nature?

Jon Rappe

Yes, in fact we’ve worked with Rich, Carol and Kristine on similar project sin Chautauqua County.

Mike Metzger

Milan can you please review the resolution?

Milan Tyler

Reviewed and explained the resolution being presented.

Kristine Morabito

Jon can you discuss the timeline of the project.

Jon Rappe

Spoke of upcoming public hearing, variance in place, and ground coverage. Explained additional details to the timeline. Provided more detail on their 25 year plan.

Mike Metzger

Thanked Kristine and Jon. Any further questions or discussion? Hearing none. Gary can you please read New Business A 2?

Gary Henry

09-22-20-01 Hanover PV, LLC Preliminary Resolution.

Mike Metzger

Thank you. Do I have a Second?

Hans Auer

Second.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Gary and seconded by Hans. Any further discussion? Roll call vote please.

Board

Aye by 6 out of the 7 Board members – Mark Odell voted no.

Mike Metzger

Thank you. Let the record show we have 6 votes in the affirmative and 1 in the negative. Motion carried. Thank you Jon. New Business 2. Mark could you please read New Business B1?

Mark Odell

09-22-20-02 Resolution Of The Members Of County Of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency To Accept Department Of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration Award Of $10,505,067.00 To The Revolving Loan Fund, As Amended.

Mike Metzger

Thank you Mark. Do we have a second?

Brad Walters

Second.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Mark and seconded by Brad. I will let Rich lead this.

Rich Dixon

We received the letter in May and I will let Mark take over from there.

Mark Geise

Praised the work of the Board and team. Explained that our IDA was invited to apply for this fund. We were awarded for what we asked for and more. This is for all sectors other than housing. We have two years to lend this out. The Loan Committee requested more information and a strategy for how we would determine who would be eligible. We put together a strategy. Discussed marketing and shared screen to show flyer and memo. We are asking you to accept the loan and the plan. Explained how this fund models very closely, with a few differences, to the Al Tech Loan Fund. Reviewed eligibility and requirements. Discussed criteria that would limit how much people could ask for, to maximize how many customers could be reached and in what sectors. Any questions?

Rich Dixon

We’ve had a lot of requests from manufacturers so far but the ones I have spoken to do not seem to have been hit as hard as some of the retails and tourism operations. The demand is much larger than the availability.

Mark Geise

After the two years, it reverts back to the Al Tech Loan Fund.

Rich Dixon

They will keep the funds separate but same criteria as the Al Tech Fund.

Mike Metzger

Thanked the staff for their hard work. Do we have any other comments or questions?

Mark Odell

I invited Mark to speak to my Planning and Economic Development Committee and we were elated to hear the news. The key thing here is that we were invited to apply. You have set the bar and set the standards. Thank you.

Mike Metzger

Any other comments before I take a roll call vote? Roll call vote.

Board

Aye – Unanimous.

Mike Metzger

Let the record show there are 7 votes in the affirmative. Motion carried unanimously. Now we will move to the Executive Directors Report.

 

Mark Geise

Thanked the staff, Loan Committee and Board for their work and our track record.

Mike Metzger

Thank you Mark. Any questions? We will move to the Treasurers Report.

Rich Dixon

Reviewed financials and new recording keeping for the EDA Funds.

Mike Metzger

Thank you Rich. Any questions for Rich. I will accept a motion to accept the Treasurers Report as presented.

Mark Odell

So moved Mr. Chairman.

Mike Metzger

Thank you Mark. Do I have a second?

Kelly Farrell-DuBois.

Second.

Mike Metzger

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

Board

Aye – Unanimous.

Mike Metzger

Opposed or abstained? Let the record show there are 7 voted in the affirmative. Motion carried unanimously. Any old business to come before the Board? I would like to accept a motion to enter in to Executive Session.

Hans Auer

So moved.

Mike Metzger

Thank you. Do I have a second?

Brad Walters

Second.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Hans and seconded by Brad. We are now in Executive Session.

Executive Session Start: 10:49                                                                                                                                    

Mike Metzger

 

I will now accept a motion to exit Executive Session.

Mark Odell

So moved.

Mike Metzger

Thank you. Do I have a second?

Steven Thorpe

Second.

Mike Metzger

Motion made by Mark and seconded by Steven. We are now out of Executive Session.

Executive Session End: 11:02                                                                                                                                     

Mike Metzger

Any old business to come before the Board?

Rich Dixon

Congratulated the staff on their hard work.

Mike Metzger

Thank you from the Board Also. Thanked Board members for their hard work and effort.

 

 

Meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.

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(Assistant) Secretary                                                                            (Vice) Chairman

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