BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency
CCIDA
200 Harrison Street, Jamestown, NY
February 19, 2013
10:00 a.m.
Michael Metzger Chairman
Greg DeCinque Treasurer
David Bryant Member
Dennis Rak Member
Hans Auer Member
Also in attendance:
William Daly Administrative Director/CEO
Rich Dixon CCIDA Chief Financial Officer
Greg Peterson Counsel
Carol Rasmussen CCIDA Staff
Lawrie Taylor CCIDA Staff
Susan Casel CCIDA Staff
Kristine Morabito CCIDA Staff
Aaron Resnick Westfield Development Corporation
Liz Skoczylas The Post-Journal
Absent Board Member(s): Kim Peterson, Fred Croscut, and Doreen Sixbey
Michael Metzger
I will now call the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Director’s meeting to order. Today isFebruary 19, 2013 (10:01 a.m.) This meeting is being held at CCIDA, 200 Harrison Street, Jamestown, NY.
I will now have roll call.
David Bryant – Here, Dennis Rak – Here, Greg DeCinque – Here, Hans Auer – Here, and Mike Metzger – Here. We have a quorum and will begin the meeting.
We are now in regular session. I would like a motion to accept the January 15, 2013, minutes.
David Bryant
So moved.
Greg DeCinque
Second.
Michael Metzger
All in favor indicate by saying Aye.
Board Members
Aye
Michael Metzger
The minutes are passed.
Kristine Morabito
Deviation Hearing – regarding Rae Enterprises Inc.– started 10:02; ended 10:07
Discussed the Public Hearing that was held on February 5, 2013, 1:30 pm, in Westfield.
No one was present regarding the deviation.
Michael
Greg, the first resolution please.
Greg DeCinque
Resolution 02-19-13-01
Resolution of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act Concerning the Determination of Significance for the Acquisition and Straight Leasing of a Certain Project for Beverly R Braley and Rachelle R. Mcfeely, or an entity to be formed by Braley and Mcfeely.
David Bryant
Second.
Kristine Morabito
Briefly discussed the resolution.
Michael Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. Let the record show there were five votes in the affirmative.
The resolution is passed. David, the next Resolution.
David Bryant
Resolution 02-19-13-02
Resolution taking official action toward and approving the acquisition and straight leasing of a certain project for Beverly R. Braley and Rachelle R. Mcfeely, or an entity to be formed.
Greg DeCinque
Second
Kristine Morabito
Gave an overview of the resolution.
Michael Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. Let the record show there were five votes in the affirmative.
The resolution is passed. Dennis, the next Resolution.
Dennis Rak
Resolution 02-19-13-03
Resolution Authorizing Signatures for M&T Bank on behalf of CCIDA to: William J. Daly, Michael D. Metzger, Gregory T. DeCinque, and Hans P. Auer
David Bryant
Second
Michael Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. Let the record show there were five votes in the affirmative.
The resolution is passed. Hans, the next Resolution.
Hans Auer
Resolution 02-19-13-04
Resolution of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act Concerning the determination of significance for French Creek Properties, LLC expansion and the granting of certain financial assistance in connection with the company’s expansion of its facility.
David Bryant
Second
Carol Rasmussen
Briefly discussed the Resolution.
Michael Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. Let the record show there were five votes in the affirmative.
The resolution is passed. Greg, the next Resolution.
Greg DeCinque
Resolution 02-19-13-05
Resolution taking official action toward and approving the acquisition and straight leasing of a certain project for French Creek Properties LLC.
Dennis Rak
Second
Carol Rasmussen
An overview of the project was given.
Michael Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. Let the record show there were five votes in the affirmative.
The resolution is passed. David, the next Resolution.
David Bryant
Resolution 02-19-13-06
Resolution of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act concerning the determination of significance for S. Howes, Inc. expansion and the granting of certain financial assistance in connection with the company’s expansion of its facility.
Greg DeCinque
Second.
Kristine Morabito
Briefly discussed the project.
Michael Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. Let the record show there were five votes in the affirmative.
The resolution is passed. Dennis, the next Resolution.
Dennis Rak
Resolution 02-19-13-07
Resolution taking official action toward and approving the acquisition and straight leasing of a certain project for S. Howes, Inc.
David Bryant
Second
Kristine Morabito
An overview of the Resolution was given.
Michael Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. Let the record show there were five votes in the affirmative.
The resolution is passed. Hans, the next Resolution.
Hans Auer
Resolution 02-19-13-08
Whereas, CCIDA has entered into an agreement with Southern Tier Brewing Company, Inc., to sell property owned by CCIDA known as 0.356 acre in Stoneman Industrial Park, Town of Busti, Chautauqua County, New York, and further known on the Chautauqua County Tax Map for the Town of Busti as PART OF Section 385.00, Block 1, Lot 45.1 to STB for the sum of One and no/100 Dollars ($1.00)
Greg DeCinque
Second
Rich Dixon
Briefly discussed the Resolution.
Michael Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. Let the record show there were five votes in the affirmative.
The resolution is passed. Greg, the next Resolution.
Greg DeCinque
Resolution 02-19-13-09
Resolution of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act concerning the determination of significance in connection with the acquisition and straight leasing of land and a certain small wind project for Michael Janisch.
Dennis Rak
Second
Kristine Morabito
Briefly discussed both Resolutions regarding the small wind project.
Michael Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. Let the record show there were five votes in the affirmative.
The resolution is passed. David, the next Resolution.
David Bryant
Resolution 02-19-13-10
Resolution taking official action toward and approving the acquisition and straight leasing of land and a certain small wind project for Michael Janisch.
Dennis Rak
Second
Michael Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Greg DeCinque – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. Let the record show there were five votes in the affirmative.
The resolution is passed. Rich, the Treasurer’s Report.
Rich Dixon
The Audit went very well and will be presented at March’s Board meeting.
Michael Metzger
If there are no questions, may I have a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report?
Greg DeCinque
I so move.
Dennis Rak
Second.
Michael Metzger
All in favor.
Ayes all around.
The Treasurer’s Report is accepted.
I would now like to move for a motion to conduct an executive session to discuss the financial and credit history of certain companies.
David Bryant
I so move.
Dennis Rak
I second.
Michael Metzger
All those in favor.
Board
Ayes all around.
We are now in Executive Session.
Executive Session begins at 10:41 a.m.
Executive Session ends at 10:55 a.m.
We are now back in Regular Session.
Michael Metzger
Is there any Old Business to come before the Board?
If there is nothing else, may I have a motion to adjourn?
Greg DeCinque
So moved
Dennis Rak
Second
Michael Metzger
All in favor indicate by saying Aye.
Board Members
Aye
Michael Metzger
This meeting is adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
