BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency
200 Harrison Street, Jamestown, NY
November 21, 2014
10:00 a.m.
Mike Metzger Chairman
Dennis Rak Vice-Chairman
Doreen Sixbey Member
David Bryant Member
Brad Walters Member
Cory Duckworth Member
Also in attendance:
Kevin Sanvidge Adm. Director/CEO
Rich Dixon CFO
William Evans Counsel
George Cregg Bond Counsel
Mark Geise Deputy Director PED
Carol Rasmussen CCIDA Staff
Lawrie Taylor CCIDA Staff
Kristine Morabito CCIDA Staff
Sue Casel CCIDA Staff
Michelle Turner
Andrew Robson Cummins
Ryan Dernar Cummins
James Wells Millenia
Douglas Tyler Deloitte Tax LLP
Katie Atkins The Post Journal
Absent Board Member(s): Kim Peterson, George Borrello, and Hans Auer
Mike Metzger
I will now call the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Director’s meeting to order. Today is November 21, 2014 (10:07 a.m.).
I will now have roll call.
David Bryant – Here, Doreen Sixbey – Here, Brad Walters – Here, Dennis Rak – Here, Cory Duckworth – Here, and Mike Metzger – Here. We have a quorum and will begin the meeting.
George Borrello – (Conferenced in – unable to participate.)
Kevin Sanvidge
Introduced Michelle Turner, CCIDA’s newest staff member. Michelle is responsible for marketing Chautauqua County – mainly in tourism and bringing tourism type events to Chautauqua County. Her first project is bringing PGA Golf Tour to Chautauqua County to Peek’n Peak. She is working with several contacts from the PGA.
Michelle will also be working on a project related to Governor Cuomo’s new grant put in to effect having to do with craft beers that will fit right in with Southern Tier Brewery and tourism. Looking to do some type of cycling race around Chautauqua Lake similar to the Boilermaker held in Utica – a very large running race.
We are also working with an Organic dairy broker, who wants to come to Chautauqua County – he also wants to set up an all Organic training/learning center.
She will be working with the tourism part of economic development in Chautauqua County.
Mike Metzger
I would like a motion to accept the October 21, 2014, minutes.
David Bryant
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.
Mike Metzger
Dennis, the first Resolution.
Dennis Rak
Resolution 11-21-14-01
Resolution Taking Preliminary Action Toward the Acquisition and Straight Leasing of a Certain Project for Cummins, Inc., and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Preliminary Agreement with the Applicant with Respect to Such Transaction.
Doreen Sixbey
Second
Rich Dixon
Introduced Doug Tyler from Deloitte Tax, LLP.
Doug Tyler
Introduced Cummins representatives – Andrew Robson and Ryan Dernar.
Board was thanked for the time and commitment to the company to help them invest and create this project in western NY.
Andrew Robson
I am the financial controller for the site. We are bringing in manufacturing that we currently outsource from Germany. It is to introduce a block line. The retention of jobs is the main thing because we are under a lot of pressure from a lot of corporate partners in Columbus to start a block line to see if we are the most competitive in the machining lines. To bring this in to Chautauqua County is an excellent achievement when the company is actually looking to outsource its machining capabilities.
We were in competition with the plant in Indiana. We were able to get the costs down so we could secure the business for this area. This is good for a longevity perspective to keep the business in Chautauqua County.
Doug Tyler
That’s part one of the project as presented – one is obviously the opportunity for retention of 31 jobs and the expectation of potentially 10 new jobs.
The balance of the project, throughout a 3 year period, would include the balance of investments required to maintain the facility as a whole for the duration of the project time.
Andrew Robson
We will be requiring contractors from the area to do the project as well.
Mike Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Doreen Sixbey – Aye, Brad Walters – Abstain, Dennis Rak – Aye, Kim Peterson – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. The resolution is passed.
I would now like to move for a motion to go directly in to 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.
David Bryant
I so move.
Doreen Sixbey
I second.
Mike Metzger
All those in favor.
Board
Ayes all around. We are now in Executive Session.
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Executive Session begins at 10:20 a.m.
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Executive Session ends at 10:40 a.m.
We are now in regular session.
Given that Resolutions B thru E are all related to 26 Talcott Street, we will discuss them all as one.
Doreen, if you would please.
Doreen Sixbey
Resolution Number 11-21-14-02
Resolution of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act Concerning the Determination of Significance for the Purchase of Property Located at 26 Talcott Street, Dunkirk, NY.
Resolution Number 11-21-14-03
Resolution of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act Concerning the Determination of Significance for the Sale of Property Located at 26 Talcott Street, Dunkirk, NY.
Resolution Number 11-21-14-04
Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of the Agency’s Note or Bond in the Maximum Amount of $2,000,000 with Respect to the Acquisition of the Property located at 26 Talcott Street, Dunkirk, NY, and the Execution and Delivery of Related Documents.
Resolution Number 11-21-14-05
Resolution Taking Official Action Toward and Approving the Acquisition and Straight Leasing of a Certain Project located at 26 Talcott Street, Dunkirk, NY.
David Bryant
I second all.
Rich Dixon
An overview of the Resolutions regarding 26 Talcott Street, Dunkirk, NY, was given.
Mike Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Doreen Sixbey – Aye, Brad Walters – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. The resolution is passed.
Cory, the next Resolution.
Cory Duckworth
Resolution Number 11-21-14-06
Resolution of the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act Concerning the Determination of Significance for a Hotel Project in Mayville.
Dennis Rak
Second.
Carol Rasmussen
This is for Webb’s waterfront hotel project. A Public Hearing was held on November 13th. There were no comments given. An over of the project was given.
Mike Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Doreen Sixbey – Aye, Brad Walters – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. The resolution is passed.
David, the next Resolution.
David Bryant
Resolution Number 11-21-14-07
Resolution Taking Official Action Toward and Approving the Acquisition and Straight Leasing of a Certain Project for a Hotel Project in Mayville.
Doreen Sixbey
Second.
Mike Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Doreen Sixbey – Aye, Brad Walters – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. The resolution is passed.
Brad, the next Resolution.
Brad Walters
Resolution Number 11-21-14-08
Resolution Authorizing an AL Tech Loan to Scott’s Peek’n Peak.
Cory Duckworth
Second.
Carol Rasmussen
This Resolution is a tourism destination for Scott’s Peek’n Peak. They are purchasing a house on Findley Lake. The home will be used as a rental property for individuals – and also market it as a corporate meeting or event space.
Mike Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Doreen Sixbey – Aye, Brad Walters – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. The resolution is passed.
Dennis, the next Resolution.
Dennis Rak
Resolution Number 11-21-14-09
Bond Resolution for the Covenant Manor Apartments Project.
Doreen Sixbey
Second.
Rich Dixon
Jim Wells, from Millennia, was introduced.
Jim Wells
Reviewed the project – if approved, they will be closing this year. Hoping to start construction January – February time frame.
George Cregg
Reviewed the Project Summary Sheet that was distributed to the Board.
Mike Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Doreen Sixbey – Aye, Brad Walters – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye. The resolution is passed.
*We had Governance Committee meeting regarding the Sales Tax Recapture Policy. We would like time to review the policy and table Resolution 11-21-14-10 until our December Board meeting.
Cory, the next Resolution.
Cory Duckworth
Resolution Number 11-21-14-11
Resolution Authorizing an AL Tech Loan to Advanced Production Group, LLC.
David Bryant
Second.
Kristine Morabito
An overview of the Resolution was given. The resolution is authorizing the sale of the Deer Street property to Advanced Production Group, LLC, and also approving an AL Tech Loan.
Mike Metzger
If there is no further discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
David Bryant – Aye, Doreen Sixbey – Abstain, Brad Walters – Aye, Dennis Rak – Aye, Cory Duckworth – 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
I would like a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report.
Doreen Sixbey
So moved.
Brad Walters
Second.
Mike Metzger
All in favor?
Board
Ayes all around.
Mike Metzger
The Treasurer’s Report is accepted.
Is there any Old Business to come before the Board?
Kevin Sanvidge
We held our first Annual Manufacturing Summit last Wednesday – November 12th. I feel it was very successful. The idea was to get the Chautauqua County manufacturers together to discuss synergies, what they do, what is their capacity, etc. Over 100 businesses attended. We will be holding this event again next year.
Mike Metzger
Is there any other business to come before the Board? Hearing none, may I have a motion to adjourn?
Cory Duckworth
So moved.
David Bryant
Second.
Mike Metzger
All those in favor – Ayes all around.
