Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC)
Grape Discovery Center
SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator
214 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY.
September 25, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Mike Metzger Chairman
Dennis Rak Vice-Chair
Hans Auer Treasurer
Mark Odell Member
Steven Thorpe Member
Gary Henry Member
Kelly Farrell-Dubois Member
Brad Walters Member
Also in attendance:
Mark Geise CCIDA CEO
Rich Dixon CCIDA CFO
Matt Mazgaj Counsel
Carol Rasmussen CCIDA Staff
Kristine Morabito CCIDA Staff
Kayla Strandburg Finance Assistant
Rosemarie Strandburg Executive Assistant
Absent Board Member(s): Kim Peterson (Secretary)
Meeting was called to order by Mike Metzger, Chairman, at 10:51 a.m.
Mike Metzger
I will now call the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Director’s meeting to order. We are at the Fredonia Technology Incubator, in Dunkirk New York. Today is September 25, 2018, (10:51 a.m.)
I would like to have a roll call please.
Mark Odell – Here, Dennis Rak – Here, Kelly Farrell-Dubois – Here, Hans Auer – Here, Steven Thorpe – Here, Gary Henry- Here, Brad Walters – Here and Michael Metzger is here. Let the record show we have eight members present. We have a quorum.
You received the August 28th, 2018 minutes prior to this meeting. Do I have motion to approve?
Hans Auer
So moved.
Steven Thorpe
Advised he asked Rich a question about the demolition of the building in Celoron.
Rich Dixon
Rich advised it was $55,000 for the demo.
Mike Metzger
Would you like that added to the minutes?
Steven Thorpe
Yes
Matt Mazgaj
We are still sorting out that contract.
Mike Metzger
Do I have a motion to approve that as amended?
Mark Odell
Motion to approve as amended Mr. Chairman.
Dennis Rak
Second.
Mike Metzger
We have minutes to be approved as amended. Any further discussion?
All those in favor?
Board
Aye (unanimous)
Mike Metzger
Those opposed, abstained? Motion carried unanimous
I would like to take the opportunity to accept a motion to move to Executive Session to discuss the financial conditions of the companies.
Gary Henry
So moved
Kelly Farrell-Dubois
Second
Mike Metzger
Motioned by Gary and seconded by Kelly. All those in favor to move to executive session?
Board
Aye (unanimous)
Mike Metzger
Opposed, abstained. Thank you; we are no in Executive Session.
Executive Session Begins at 10:54 a.m.
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Executive Sessions Ends at 11:10 a.m.
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Mike Metzger
I will entertain a motion to go back in to open session.
Dennis Rak
So moved.
Steven Thorpe
Second.
Mike Metzger
Motioned by Dennis and seconded by Steve. All those in favor?
Board
Aye (unanimous)
Mike Metzger
All those opposed, abstained. We are back in open session.
I would like to entertain a motion. If some could please pass resolution “A” please.
Dennis Rak
Resolution 09-25-18-01 Ratification of Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation administration of $300,000 deferred loan with Castelli America, LLC, as amended.
Mark Odell
Second
Mike Metzger
Motion made by Dennis and seconded by Mark. Any further discussion? Roll call vote please.
Mark Odell – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Kelly Farrell-Dubois – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, Steven Thorpe – Aye, Gary Henry- Aye, Brad Walters – Aye and Michael Metzger votes Aye. Let the record show we have eight votes in the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Steve if I could please have you move resolution “B”.
Steven Thorpe
09-25-18-02 Ratification of Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation’s administration of $300,000 term loan with Castelli America, LLC, as amended.
Kelly Farrell-Dubois
Second
Mike Metzger
Motion made by Steve and seconded by Kelly. Any further discussion? Roll call vote please.
Mark Odell – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Kelly Farrell-Dubois – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, Steven Thorpe – Aye, Gary Henry- Aye, Brad Walters – Aye and Michael Metzger votes Aye. Let the record show we have eight votes in the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Mike Metzger
Hans if you could please move resolution “C”
Hans Auer
09-25-18-03: Approval of Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation’s entry into agreements with the Town of Harmony and with Castelli America, LLC regarding Office of Community Renewal grant and loan, as amended
Brad Walters
Second
Mike Metzger
Motion made by Hans and seconded by Brad. Any further discussion? Roll call vote please.
Mark Odell – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Kelly Farrell-Dubois – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, Steven Thorpe – Aye, Gary Henry- Aye, Brad Walters – Aye and Michael Metzger votes Aye. Let the record show we have eight votes in the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Do I have any old business to come before this board? Hearing none, I will entertain a motion to adjourn and I want to thank everyone for their hard work and effort from the staff’s point of view, the councils and the volunteers and all the board members. Thank you very much. Can I have a motion to adjourn?
Kelly Farrell-Dubois
So moved.
Mark Odell
Second.
Mike Metzger
Motioned by Kelly and seconded by Mark. All those in favor?
Board
Aye (unanimous)
Mike Metzger
Opposed, abstained. Thank you.
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Meeting adjourned at 11:14 a.m.
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(Assistant) Secretary (Vice) Chairman