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MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING -JUNE 17, 1997
100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
President John Berry called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
Members present: John Berry, Robert Duval, Greg Sellers, Nita Vaughn, and Michael Box.
Members absent: Tom Boone and Ron Kovach.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Kathy Tumer, and Margaret Eichelberger.
ITEM NO.1-Consideration of minutes: Regular Meeting -May 20, 1997.
Nita Vaughn moved to approve the regular meeting minutes dated May 20, 1997, as they were submitted,
seconded by Michael Box. Motion carried.
ITEM N0.2 -Consideration of adopting the Economic Development Strategic Plan for submittal to
City Council.
Robert Duval moved to adopt the Economic Development Strategic Plan for submittal to City Council for
their approval at their July 10, 1997 meeting, seconded by Michael Box. Motion carried.
ITEM N0.3 -Consideration of adopting the Capital Improvements Plan for submittal to City Council.
Michael Box moved to adopt the Capital Improvements Plan for submittal to the City Council at their July
10, 1997 meeting, seconded by Robert Duval. Motion carried.
ITEM N0.4 -Consideration of business retention questionnaire.
The board discussed the questionnaire to be submitted to existing businesses, and it was the consensus that
no changes are brought forth. It was also noted that this would be very beneficial for the coordinator to
meet the business community, and spread the word about the economic development corporation and its
interest in the community.
ITEM NO. S -General Discussion.
Ted Rowe advised the board that July 18, 1997 had been reserved for the next tour of the T.U. Electric
facility.
Robert Duval stated that he did not feel the above agenda items adopted the proposed budget with the
recommendation of hiring an economic development coordinator, therefore he moved to approve such.
Seconded by Greg Sellers and motion carried with all members voting in favor.
There being no further discussion, Michael Box moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m., seconded by
Nita Vaughn.
APPROVED:
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John rry, President
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ATTEST:
Kathy Turnetir Secretary
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