Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC)
Via Zoom
October 1, 2021
11:30 a.m.
Michael Metzger Chairman
Hans Auer Treasurer
Jay Churchill Member
Dennis Rak Vice Chairman
Gary Henry Member
Steven Thorpe 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
Chris Canada Counsel
Pierre Chagnon Legislature
Carol Rasmussen CCIDA Staff
Kristine Morabito CCIDA Staff
Jeanette Lo Bello CCIDA Staff
Rosie Strandburg CCIDA Staff
Nate Aldrich CREDC Staff
Monica Simpson CREDC Staff
Absent Board Member(s):
Brad Walters
Meeting was called to order by Michael Metzger, Chairman, at 11:30 a.m.
Michael Metzger
I would like to call to order the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Meeting. We are on Zoom and it is October 1, 2021 and it is 11:30 a.m. We do have quorum. Roll call. Let the record show there are 7 members present. I would now like to entertain a motion to approve the July 27, 2021 minutes, which you previously received.
Steven Thorpe
So moved.
Michael Metzger
Motion made by Steven. Do I have a second?
Jay Churchill
Second.
Michael Metzger
Motion made by Steven and seconded by Jay. All those in favor?
Board
Aye – Unanimous.
Michael Metzger
Opposed, abstained? Motion carried unanimously. Carol, if you could please introduce New Business A.
Carol Rasmussen
Provided overview of resolutions that have to do with OCR grant. Gave overview on how OCR works/their process. Reviewed Jamestown Container Corporation – purpose, project, cost, fee breakdown, term, job creation and retention, and acceptance/agreement with the Village of Falconer. Are there any questions?
Rich Dixon
As you all know, Dow Craft owns a big chunk of land right there that is pretty contaminated. For years they had an LLC that took care of it but they sold it to Jamestown Container years ago and about 3-4 years ago that LLC dried up and Jamestown Container was on the hook for remediation. So hopefully this money will be a stake in the ground for them to stay.
Carol Rasmussen
There is a lot of inside repairs that couldn’t go on because of that.
Mike Metzger
Any further discussion? Gary can you please move New Business A please?
Gary Henry
Resolution 10-01-21-09 CREDC to Enter into an Agreement with Village of Falconer and Agreements with Jamestown Container Corporation.
Mike Metzger
Motion made by Gary, do I have a second?
Hans Auer
Second.
Mike Metzger
Motion made by Gary and seconded by Hans. Any further discussion? Roll call vote.
Board
Aye – Unanimous.
Mike Metzger
Let the record show there are 7 votes in the affirmative, motion carried unanimously.
Carol Rasmussen
Reviewed resolution for Jamestown Advanced products and grant from OCR – purpose, project, cost, fee breakdown, term, job creation and retention, and acceptance/agreement with the Town of Ellicott. Any further questions on this?
Mike Metzger
Any further discussion? Dennis can you please move New Business B please?
Dennis Rak
Resolution 10-01-21-10 CREDC to Enter into an Agreement with Town of Ellicott and Agreements with Jamestown Advanced Products Corporation.
Mike Metzger
Motion made by Dennis, do I have a second?
Jay Churchill
Second.
Mike Metzger
Motion made by Dennis and seconded by Jay. Any further discussion? Roll call vote.
Board
Aye – Unanimous.
Mike Metzger
Let the record show there are 7 votes in the affirmative, motion carried unanimously.
Jay Churchill
Any development around the airport that we can encourage, like Advance Products, its great news. We have an airport that is struggling right now. A tremendous boost to our airport would be if we could channel more industry up in to that area. It makes me feel great to know we just boosted Advanced Products cause they are on the adjacent property.
Mark Geise
Jay you are exactly right. It’s something we’ve been working on. As of right no, we are working on a high level strategic plan for the airports to kind of think outside of the box. If you’re familiar with Girts Road, the sere stops right at Jamestown Advanced products and we are looking at getting a quote on what the cost would be to extend the sewer down to that other parcel and that would open that up. We’ve had a lot of people look at without the sewer on that parcel and it’s just another challenge.
Mike Metzger
Excellent point Jay. Any other business to come before this board? Hearing none, this meeting is adjourned.
Meeting adjourned at 11:42 a.m.
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