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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Meeting Minutes -Wednesday, November 19, 2003
Present: EDA Board Members Mike Deutz, Bruce Gohman, Larry Hosch, Ross Rieke and Tom Skahen
(4:25 p.m.).
Absent: None.
Also present: Ted Schmidt of Lumber One and Cynthia Smith-Strack of Municipal Development Group.
President Deutz called the regular meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at 4:10 p.m.
Agenda.
Moved by Gohman seconded by Rieke to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
Minutes.
The minutes from the October 15, 2003 Regular EDA meeting were discussed. It was noted the vote
total illustrated in the final sentence on page one of the September 17, 2003 minutes should indicate a
vote of 5-0 vs. 5-5. Further discussion occurred regarding verbiage included in the minutes relative to a
potential conflict of interest. After further discussion, no changes were suggested.
Moved by Gohman seconded by Rieke fo approve the minutes from the regular EDA meeting held
October 15, 2003. Motion carried 3-0 with Deutz abstaining.
EDA Accounts Payable.
Strack provided an overview of accounts payable including the MDG contract for October in the amount
of $1,766.04 with 41.75 hours 'banked' for the year.
Moved by Gohman seconded by Rieke to approve the EDA October Accounts Payable in the amount of
$1, 766.04 as presented. Motion carried 4-0.
Financial Report
Strack provided a brief overview of EDA expenditures as of November 2003, noting that due to the
shortage in staff a revenue report was forthcoming. Discussion followed regarding availability of full
report for December 2003 EDA meeting.
Moved by Gohman, seconded by Rieke to table fhe EDA November Financial Report until December.
Motion carried 4-0.
MDG, Inc. Contract Renewal
Strack provided a brief overview of the materials included in the packet relative to the renewal of
consulting contract with Municipal Development Group. Discussion occurred regarding the willingness of
MDG, Inc. to increase contracted hours per month from 35 to 40 at the contract rate, resulting in an
increase in the monthly contract rate. In a further attempt to reduce the amount of 'banked' hours, it was
suggested MDG, Inc. review the 2004 calendar and identify four (4) weeks during which services will not
be provided. The said four weeks are to be identified at the January EDA meeting. Further discussion
occurred regarding the remaining weeks of the 2003 contract. EDA members directed MDG, Inc. to
cancel office hours for the week of November 24, 2003 (Thanksgiving week) and identify a week in
December 2003 in which office hours would be cancelled.
Moved by Hosch, seconded by Rieke to authorize and direct fhe EDA to execute a contract with MDG,
Inc. for 40 hours of consulting services each month for a fee in the amount of $1,885.70 per month, not
including reimbursable expenses, and contingent upon identification in January 2004 of four weeks during
which office hours will not be scheduled. Motion carried 4-0.
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High Speed Data Line.
Strack provided an update on access to high-speed data lines
Gohman noted an easement was granted to US Cable by W.
services to St. Joe Vet Clinic, Metro Plumbing and Heating and W
Skahen arrived at the meeting (4:25 p.m.).
within the industrial areas of the City.
Gohman Construction so as to provide
.Gohman Construction this year.
Strack noted a request by US Cable. Staff requests authorization to organize a meeting with business
owners who have expressed an interest in high-speed internet service in the past by are currently not
served.
Moved by Gohman, seconded by Hosch to authorize staff to proceed with organizing a meeting with
business owners who have expressed an interest in high-speed internet service but are not currently
served by a provider and representatives from US Cable.
Water and Sewer Connection Fees.
Strack provided an overview of some of the materials included in the EDA information packet. Discussion
followed regarding connection fees, use of structures and tying fee an alternate rate structure. Strack
described concept of enterprise funds, the use of connection fees to fund oversizing of mains and
capacity which is already built but reserved for growth, analogy of 'buy in to existing system' and that the
model proposed represents an average of water used by different users.
Following further discussion regarding the applicability of the proposed calculation model, a member of
the public suggested the hiring of an independent firm to study alternative models. Additional discussion
ensued.
Moved by Hosch, seconded by Rieke to `encourage the City Council to look at the calculation of water
and sewer availability charges further, citing flow in the system, and to further encourage the City Council
to seek a request for proposals from additional sources to find an acceptable model for WAC/SAC
calculation." Motion carried 5-0.
Deutz requested itemization of water usage (by specific type vs. class) be made available to EDA
members (for their information) at the next EDA meeting. Hosch excused himself from the meeting and
exited the meeting.
Prospect List/Activity Report.
A report outlining communication with various contacts was included in the EDA's packet.
Director's Report.
Strack noted the staff meeting originally scheduled for 1:00 p.m. was cancelled.
Board Member Reports.
Motion by Gohman, seconded by Skahen to move time of December 17, 2003 EDA meeting to 3:00 p. m..
Motion carried 4-0.
Adjournment
The mee~g was adjourn by consen sat 5:35 p.m..
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