BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency
200 Harrison Street, Jamestown, NY
September 16, 2016
11:00 a.m.
Mike Metzger Chairman
Dennis Rak Vice-Chair
Hans Auer Treasurer
Cory Duckworth Member
George Borrello Member
Kelly Farrell DuBois Member
Brad Walters Member
Also in attendance:
Rich Dixon CFO
Michelle Turner VP of Marketing
Greg Peterson Counsel
Matt Mazgaj Counsel
Carol Rasmussen CCIDA Staff
Lawrie Taylor CCIDA Staff
Mark Lyons Ball Hill Wind Energy
Peter Krog The Krog Group
Jim McCarthy The Post Journal
Absent Board Member(s): Kim Peterson and David Bryant
Meeting was called to order by Mike Metzger-Chairman, at 11:00 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 CCIDA, 201 W Third Street, Suite 115, Jamestown, NY. Today is September 16, 2016 (11:00 a.m.).
I will now have roll call.
Dennis Rak – Here, Kelly Farrell DuBois – Here, Brad Walters – Here, Hans Auer – Here, Cory Duckworth – Here, George Borrello – Here, and Mike Metzger – Here.
We have a quorum and will begin the meeting.
I would like a motion to accept the August 23, 2016, minutes.
George Borrello
So moved.
Dennis Rak
Second.
Mike Metzger
Any discussion? Hearing none – All in favor indicate by saying Aye.
Ayes all around – The minutes are accepted.
We are going to present Resolution B first, since Mark Lyons is here and has to leave shortly. Dennis, Resolution B, please.
Dennis Rak
Resolution 09-16-16-02
Resolution Taking Preliminary Action Toward the Acquisition and Straight Leasing of a Certain Project for Ball Hill Wind Energy, LLC, and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Preliminary Agreement with the Applicant with Respect to Such Transaction.
Cory Duckworth
Second.
Mark Lyons
Gave an update on the project and the process.
There was general discussion among the Board.
Mike Metzger
If there is no discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
Dennis Rak – Abstain, Kelly Farrell DuBois – Aye, Brad Walters – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, George Borrello – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye.
The Resolution is passed.
Brad, Resolution A, please.
Brad Walters
Resolution 09-16-16-01
Resolution Taking Preliminary Action Toward the Acquisition and Straight Leasing of a Certain Project for Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, LLC, and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Preliminary Agreement with the Applicant with Respect to Such Transaction.
Hans Auer
Second.
Peter Krog
Discussed the Celoron Project that he is planning with his partner David Hart. It is expected to be another 4 Diamond Hotel. Plans to break ground this fall with completion by Spring 2018. A site plan of the project was handed out to the Board.
There was general discussion among the Board.
Mike Metzger
If there is no discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
Dennis Rak – Aye, Kelly Farrell DuBois – Aye, Brad Walters – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, George Borrello – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye.
The Resolution is passed.
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 the potential acquisition of certain property by the agency.
Dennis Rak
I so move.
Kelly Farrell DuBois
I second.
Mike Metzger
All those in favor.
Board
Ayes all around. We are now in Executive Session.
Executive Session begins at 11:40 a.m.
Executive Session ends at 11:50 a.m.
Mike Metzger
We are now in regular session. Cory, Resolution C, please.
Cory Duckworth
Resolution 09-16-16-03
Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act Concerning the Determination of Significance of 200 Harrison Street and other Property.
George Borrello
Second.
Mike Metzger
If there is no discussion, I will take a roll call vote.
Dennis Rak – Aye, Kelly Farrell DuBois – Aye, Brad Walters – Aye, Hans Auer – Aye, Cory Duckworth – Aye, George Borrello – Aye, and Mike Metzger – Aye.
The Resolution is passed. Rich the Treasurer’s Report please.
Rich Dixon
An over view of the balance sheet was presented.
Mike Metzger
May I have a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report?
George Borrello
So moved.
Dennis Rak
Second.
Any further discussion? Hearing none – All in favor indicate by saying Aye.
Ayes all around – The Treasurer’s Report is accepted.
Is there anything more to come before the Board? If not, may I have a motion to adjourn?
Cory Duckworth
So moved.
Kelly Farrell DuBois
Second.
Mike Metzger
All those in favor – Ayes all around.
This meeting is adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.