09/17/1997, KEDC Regular Meeting Minutes19
MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING -SEPTEMBER 17, 1997
'~'~"` 100 E. BROADWAY ST. -COMMUNITY CENTER
President, John Berry called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
Members present: John Berry, Michael Box, Margaret Eichelberger, Nita Vaughn, Tom Boone
and Ron Kovach. Robert Duval arrived at 6:35 p.m.
Staff present: Ted Rowe and Kathy Turner.
Prior to entering into the meeting, President Berry introduced Margaret Eichelberger, who was
appointed by the City Council on September 16, 1997. He stated that she would be a great asset
as she is very familiar with economic development and is an independent thinker, and welcomed
her to the board.
ITEM NO. 1-Consideration of minutes: August 19, 1997
Michael Box moved to approve the minutes of August 19, 1997 as they were submitted, seconded
by Ron Kovach. Motion carried.
ITEM N0.2 -Selection of Officers.
Secretary, Kathy Turner presented ballots to each member of the board to cast their votes for a
~.. President and Vice-President who will serve aone-year term. The ballots reflected Robert Duval
as President, and Margaret Eichelberger as Vice-President.
President Berry turned the meeting over to newly elected President Duval.
ITEM N0.3 -General discussion.
John Berry advised that the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors budget was
approved by the city council, which included renovation for an office. He also mentioned that he
had received an informal bid of $3,350 for the office and it would include re-carpeting the
existing office now. In addition, Mr. Berry said this was contingent depending if electrical work
and additional lighting was required. Mr. Rowe advised that anything over $1,000 requires at
least three bids and must be advertised.
Margaret Eichelberger inquired about potential parking problems. Mr. Rowe advised that there
was additional parking area behind the library.
President Duval suggested at the next meeting to review all applications that have been received
for the economic development director position, and to revisit long/short term projects.
Tom Boone stated that he would like to see some type of sign advertising what is taking place
within the city.
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There being no further discussion, Ron Kovach made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:10
p.m., seconded by Michael Box. Motion carried.
'PR ED:
Bert Duval, President
ATTEST:
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Kathy T er, Secretary
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