BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency
SUNY Fredonia Incubator
214 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY
December 15, 2015
10:00 a.m.
Mike Metzger Chairman
Dennis Rak Vice-Chair
Kim Peterson Secretary
Hans Auer Treasurer
Kelly Farrell DuBois Member
David Bryant Member
Cory Duckworth Member
Also in attendance:
Kevin Sanvidge Adm. Director/CEO
Rich Dixon CFO
Michelle Turner VP of Marketing
Greg Peterson Counsel
Mark Geise Deputy Director PED
Don McCord Deputy Director PED
Carol Rasmussen CCIDA Staff
Lawrie Taylor CCIDA Staff
Kristine Morabito CCIDA Staff
Sue Casel CCIDA Staff
Rebecca Cuthbert The Observer
Absent Board Member(s): George Borrello and Brad Walters
Meeting was called to order by Mike Metzger-Chairman, at 10:04 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 meeting at SUNY Fredonia Incubator, 214 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. Today is December 15, 2015 (10:04 a.m.).
I will now have roll call.
Kelly Farrell DuBois – (arrived late) Here, David Bryant – Here, Dennis Rak – Here, Cory Duckworth – Here, Kim Peterson – Here, Hans Auer – Here, and Mike Metzger – Here. We have a quorum and will begin the meeting.
I would like a motion to accept the November 17th, 2015, minutes.
Kim Peterson
So moved.
Dennis Rak
Second.
Mike Metzger
Any discussion? Hearing none – All in favor indicate by saying Aye.
Board Members
Ayes all around – The minutes are accepted.
Deviation Hearing – called to order 10:06 am
Kristine Morabito
Deviation notices regarding the Arkwright Summit Wind Farm were mailed out November 12, 2015. To my knowledge, we have received no written or public comments from the taxing jurisdiction.
Greg Peterson
For the record: November 12, 2015, letters regarding an application for the Arkwright Summit Wind Farm LLC, were mailed to all of the various taxing authorities in reference to a proposed deviation from the UTEP taxing guideline.
Kristine Morabito
No one was present to speak.
Deviation Hearing – closed 10:15 am
Kristine Morabito
Spoke briefly about the Public Hearings that were held in each of the taxing jurisdictions.
Mike Metzger
Let’s move to new business.
David, Resolution A, please.
David Bryant
Resolution 12-15-15-01
Authorizing the Appointment of Officers to the Board of Director’s for a One-Year Term.
Whereas the officers that have been elected for a one-year term are:
Michael Metzger Chairman
Dennis Rak Vice-Chair
Hans Auer Treasurer
Susan Casel Deputy Treasurer
Kim Peterson Secretary
Carol Rasmussen Assistant Secretary
Cory Duckworth
Second
Mike Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
Kelly Farrell DuBois – Aye, David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, Kim Peterson – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye.
The Resolution is passed. Kim, Resolution B, please.
Kim Peterson
Resolution 12-15-15-02
Authorizing the Reappointment of Kevin M. Sanvidge to serve as Administrative Director/Chief Executive Officer of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency.
David Bryant
Second.
Mike Metzger
If there is no discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
Kelly Farrell DuBois – Aye, David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, Kim Peterson – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye.
The Resolution is passed. Hans, Resolution C, please.
Hans Auer
Resolution 12-15-15-03
Resolution Approving Certain Appointments and Administrative Matters of the Agency.
Kim Peterson
Second.
Mike Metzger
If there is no discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
Kelly Farrell DuBois – Aye, David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, Kim Peterson – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye.
The Resolution is passed. Cory, Resolution D, please.
Cory Duckworth
Resolution 12-15-15-04
Resolution Authorizing an AL Tech Loan request for Merritt Estate Winery.
Kelly Farrell DuBois
Second.
Kristine Morabito
Gave an overview of the resolution.
Mike Metzger
If there is no discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
Kelly Farrell DuBois – Aye, David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, Kim Peterson – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye.
The Resolution is passed. Dennis, Resolution E, please.
Dennis Rak
Resolution 12-15-15-05
Resolution Consenting to Sale of ECR International, Inc. Stock to BDR Thermea Group, B.V. – as amended.
Kim Peterson
Second.
Greg Peterson
Briefly discussed the resolution.
Mike Metzger
If there is no discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
Kelly Farrell DuBois – Aye, David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, Kim Peterson – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye.
The Resolution is passed. Rich – the Treasurer’s Report please.
Rich Dixon
An overview of the Treasurer’s Report was given.
Mike Metzger
Are there any questions? Hearing none, may I have a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report?
George Borrello
So moved.
David Bryant
Second.
Mike Metzger
All in favor – Ayes all around. The Treasurer’s Report is accepted.
I would now like to move for a motion to go in to executive session to discuss the financial and credit history of certain companies and personnel matters.
Dennis Rak
I so move.
Kim Peterson
I second.
Mike Metzger
All those in favor.
Board
Ayes all around. We are now in Executive Session.
Executive Session begins at 10:50 a.m.
Executive Session ends at 11:01 a.m.
Mike Metzger
We are now in regular session.
Is there any other business to come before the Board? Hearing none, may I have a motion to adjourn?
Cory Duckworth
So moved.
Hans Auer
Second.
Mike Metzger
All those in favor – Ayes all around.
This meeting is adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 11:04 a.m.