Economic Development Corporation
Meeting Summary March 28, 2001
Present were:
| Mayor Barbara Cannon |
Edward Testino, Councilman |
Michael D'Agnes |
| Kevin Calogera, President |
Susan Gieser |
Peter Davis |
| Patrick Gillespie, VP |
David Merwin |
Alayne Shepler |
| Mark Proudman, Treasurer |
George Koehler |
Charles Applebaum |
Absent were:
| Robin Rosen, Secretary |
Larry Redmond, Councilman |
Nelson Iglesias |
| Gil Fallon |
Christine Manville |
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The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m.
Statement was made that the meeting was held in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act.
Susan Meeker, Executive Director, Local Development Corporation, West Brighton, Staten Island, and the Staten Island Business Outreach Center was the guest speaker. Ms. Meeker discussed funding and the different sources available where grants can be obtained, i.e. foundations, Internet, local businesses.
Ms. Meeker stressed the importance of following grant writer formats and directions and supplying the information requested. Administration of the grant is also an important aspect. Grants are project specific.
A motion was made by Peter Davis, seconded by Mark Proudman and unanimously agreed upon to enter into closed session to discuss personnel matters.
A motion was made by Patrick Gillespie, seconded by Peter Davis and unanimously agreed upon to come out of closed session.
Alayne Shepler informed the Board that the township has a proposal from Mueller Bohlin, a small, woman owned business enterprise located in Perth Amboy for grant writing. Their fees are based on the grants they secure. They would be willing to take on additional projects from the EDC.
A motion was made by Patrick Gillespie, seconded by Mark Proudman and unanimously agreed upon to readvertise for the position of Executive Director.
Letters will be sent to applicants already interviewed by the subcommittee thanking them for their time.
A motion was made by Peter Davis, seconded by George Koehler and unanimously agreed upon to send a fruit basket to Gil Fallon, not to exceed $50.00.
A motion was made by Patrick Gillespie, seconded by George Koehler and unanimously agreed upon for approval of the March bill list and February Treasure's Report.
The legal agreement received from Thomas Norman for the year 2001 will be distributed to the Board members for review and approval at the next meeting.
A motion was made by Mark Proudman, seconded by Michael D'Agnes with Charles Applebaum, Peter Davis and Patrick Gillespie abstaining for the approval of the February 28, 2001 meeting summary. The motion carried.
Kevin Calogera stated that he would hope that the filing charges for the 501(c)(3) would be covered under last year's retainer with Thomas Norman. He will get a definitive answer from Mr. Norman.
Mr. Dave Roberts, Schoor DePalma, was contacted by Kevin Calogera to do a redevelopment seminar for the EDC, Council, Planning and Zoning Boards. The fee will be $300 and the two hour seminar will be held during the next regularly scheduled meeting.
We will research the possibility of taping the seminar for the benefit of those people who will not be able to attend.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. |