BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency
CCIDA
200 Harrison Street
Jamestown, NY
December 20, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Mike Piazza Chairman
Michael Metzger Co-Chair/Treasurer
Dennis Rak Member
Jerry Park Member
Greg DeCinque Member
Doreen Sixbey Member
David Bryant Member
Dave Maternowski Member
Also in attendance:
Rich Dixon CCIDA Chief Financial Officer
Mark Geise Deputy Director PED
Carol Rasmussen CCIDA Staff
Lawrie Taylor CCIDA Staff
Susan Casel CCIDA Staff
Dave Wordelmann Mayor, Village of Lakewood
Dan George Superintendent, Southwestern Central School District
Absent Board Member(s): Kim Peterson
Meeting was called to order by Mike Piazza, Chairman, at 10:02 a.m.
Mike Piazza
I will now call the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Director’s meeting to order. Today is December 20, 2011 (10:02 a.m.) This meeting is being held at CCIDA, 200 Harrison Street, Jamestown.
I will now have roll call.
Doreen Sixbey – Here, Jerry Park – Here, Greg DeCinque – Here, David Bryant – Here, Dennis Rak – Here, Dave Maternowski – Here, Mike Metzger – Here, and Mike Piazza – Here. We have a quorum and will begin the meeting.
We are now in regular session.
Bill Daly
Took a moment to thank Jerry Park for doing a wonderful job on the Board. It was a pleasure to have you.
Jerry Park
Expressed his pleasure to serve on the CCIDA Board.
Bill Daly
Welcomed Dave Maternowski to the Board. He has run the INX Plant for 15 years (having been there for 30).
Mike Piazza
Everyone has had a chance to review the minutes from November 15, 2011. Are there any questions; if not, may I have a motion to accept the minutes as presented?
Michael Metzger
I so move.
Greg DeCinque
I second.
Mike Piazza
All in favor indicate by saying Aye.
Board Members
Aye
Mike Piazza
The minutes are passed.
We will now have a Deviation Hearing.
Greg Peterson
A Deviation Hearing was called regarding Widewaters Lakewood Center Co., LLC. A brief description of the project was given. Two individuals from the taxing jurisdictions gave their comments.
Dan George
Introduced himself as the Superintendent of the Southwestern Schools. Statement was read – see attached.
Dave Wordelmann
Introduced himself as Mayor of the Village of Lakewood. Noted that the votes were unanimous for both votes taken on the PILOT agreement – both the original and the one revised. As a show of good faith, it is incumbent on this Board to do something at this point as agreed with Widewaters prior to them starting the project. They stepped up – got the project done. The project is a great success. Other businesses are booming – it is creating a ripple effect – other businesses are interested in coming. The sales tax generated was estimated at over $500,000 due to the center.
There were no further statements or comments. The Deviation Hearing was closed.
A motion was made and approved to amend the Agenda to move Resolution Number 12-20-11-06 to the first position.
Michael, the first resolution.
Michael Metzger
Resolution 12-20-11-06
Resolution approving (i) A deviation from the agency’s Uniform Tax Exemption Policy in connection with the Widewaters Lakewood Village Center Company, LLC Project, and (ii) An amendment to the existing PILOT agreement related to the project in order to effectuate such deviation.
Doreen Sixbey
Second.
*A brief history of the project was given by Rich Dixon. There was general discussion amongst the Board. It was noted that the PILOT could always be amended.
Mike Piazza
I will take a roll call vote.
Doreen Sixbey – Aye, Jerry Park – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Dave Maternowski – Aye, Mike Metzger – Aye, and Mike Piazza – Aye.
The resolution is passed.
* A motion was made to move C, D, and E ahead of A and B for the purpose of having an Executive Session prior to A and B. Seconded and passed.
Doreen, the next Resolution
Doreen Sixbey
Resolution 12-20-11-03
Resolution approving certain appointments and administrative matters of the agency.
Michael Metzger
Second.
Doreen Sixbey
Noted Officers for the coming year:
Mike Metzger – Chairman
Dennis Rak – Vice-Chair
Mike Piazza – Vice-Chair
Greg DeCinque – Treasurer
Kim Peterson – Secretary
Mike Piazza
I will take a roll call vote.
Doreen Sixbey – Aye, Jerry Park – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Dave Maternowski – Aye, Mike Metzger – Aye, and Mike Piazza – Aye.
The resolution is passed.
Mike Piazza was thanked for his time as Chairman of the Board.
Dennis, the next Resolution.
Dennis Rak
Resolution 12-20-11-04
Resolution authorizing an AL Tech Loan for Jamestown MVP LLC.
Doreen Sixbey
Second.
Rich Dixon
An update of the project was given. Noted that it’s moving right along.
Carol Rasmussen
Briefly discussed the Resolution.
Mike Piazza
I will take a roll call vote.
Doreen Sixbey – Aye, Jerry Park – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Dave Maternowski – Aye, Mike Metzger – Aye, and Mike Piazza – Aye.
The resolution is passed.
Jerry, the next Resolution
Jerry Park
Resolution 12-20-11-05
Amending AL Tech Loan Resolution for Johnson Supply LLC
Greg DeCinque
Second
Carol Rasmussen
Explained the Amendment.
Mike Piazza
I will take a roll call vote.
Doreen Sixbey – Aye, Jerry Park – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Dave Maternowski – Aye, Mike Metzger – Aye, and Mike Piazza – Aye.
The resolution is passed.
I would now like to move for a motion to conduct an executive session to discuss the financial and credit history of certain companies and the potential acquisition and lease of real property by the Agency and/or personnel matters.
Michael Metzger
I so move.
Jerry Park
I second.
Mike Piazza
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 11:10 a.m.
We are now back in Regular Session.
Doreen, the next Resolution.
Doreen Sixbey
Resolution 12-20-11-01
Authorizing the Appointment of Officers to the Board of Directors for a One-Year Term
Greg DeCinque
Second.
Mike Piazza
I will take a roll call vote.
Doreen Sixbey – Aye, Jerry Park – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Dave Maternowski – Aye, Mike Metzger – Aye, and Mike Piazza – Aye.
The resolution is passed.
Mike, the next Resolution.
Michael Metzger
Resolution 12-20-11-02
Authorizing the reappointment of William J. Daly to serve as Administrative Director/Chief Executive Officer of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency.
Doreen Sixbey
Second.
Mike Piazza
I will take a roll call vote.
Doreen Sixbey – Aye, Jerry Park – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Dave Maternowski – Aye, Mike Metzger – Aye, and Mike Piazza – Aye.
The resolution is passed.
Rich, the Treasurer’s Report.
Rich Dixon
An overview of the balance sheet was given.
Mike Piazza
If there are no questions, may I have a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report.
Michael Metzger
I so move.
Dennis Rak
Second.
Mike Piazza
All in favor.
Ayes all around.
The Treasurer’s Report is accepted.
Mike Piazza
Is there any Old Business to come before the Board?
Michael Metzger
The Governance Committee met and it was noted that a Finance Committee was required. The Committee decided that the Audit Committee and Finance Committee would be comprised of the same members.
Board members will be receiving the confidential evaluation of Board performance survey electronically. It’s the same survey as previously used.
The Authority Budget Office Special Report on Industrial Development Grants was reviewed.
There was general discussion among the Board.
Mike Piazza
If there is nothing else, may I have a motion to adjourn?
Michael Metzger
So moved
Dennis Rak
Second
Mike Piazza
All in favor indicate by saying Aye.
Board Members
Aye
Mike Piazza
This meeting is adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 11:31 a.m.
