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PEDC Board Meeting Minutes May 21, 2019 Page 2 of 3 services being provided for the PEDC. GHD Services was the asbestos abatement preparation and overseeing the project. Hayter Engineering was paid for surveying of the former Superior Switch and Oliver Rubber properties. Capital One/Sanitation Solutions was a dumpster for trash during the asbestos cleanup. Mr. Hernandez added that the two note payments are listed with both principal and interest for each note. Dr. Hashmi asked if the amount of $12,763.57 for Marketing and Promotions was within our budget percentage wise. Mr. Paris said it was a little higher, but does fit our marketing budget. Dr. Hashmi also asked about two charges, one to I Am Broadway and the other to LMAO Comedy. Mr. Paris stated that these were partial payments for the PEDC video being produced. Dr. Hashmi asked about the Capital One expense. Mr. Paris stated that this is our credit card that is used for marketing expenses. Dr. Hashmi made a motion to approve the April financials. Ms. Bills seconded the motion. Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays. Bid O enin —Demolition and Dis aosal Bids for 2615 NW Loo 286 and 2305 NW Loop 286, Mr. Paris opened and read each bid for the demolition and disposal at both Lot #2 and Lot #3. The demolition includes the Superior Switch building, the Superior Switch slab, the Oliver Rubber slab, another small slab, and other trash cleanup. We will set aside 72 hours for GHD Services to review the bids and check the companies and their references. ,,-,.Company _Bid Amount ------- Garrett Demolition _.._— —.......... $291 495.00 , Eagle Remediation & Demolitions ...-. _... $328 595.00 ......... _. B.Bray Construction $289,500.00 Hart Contractors of Texas $325,000.00 Dallas Demolition$489, — . _ .... _ 500.00 'Grant MacKay Company.. ... $355,425.00 Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition _._....m� .�..... ......_. ........ $187,500.00 Discuss an O :)en House/Business After Hours in June 2019. Mr. Paris stated that our promotional video should be completed soon. We are working with the Lamar Chamber of Commerce to do an open house like a Business After Hours in June. This would show the community what the PEDC has done for our current industry partners, what we are doing for American SpiralWeld and how we are serving the community. Mr. Hamill asked what the target date is. Mr. Paris said around the June 25th or sometime the last week in June. American S iralWeld Pi e U .adate: • Rail Progress. The PEDC is in the final stages of working out an agreement with Kiamichi Rail to develop the rail for American SpiralWeld. The rail that is owned by Kiamichi, from Center Street by Huhtamaki to 19t" Street will be refurbished. The rail from 19th Street west will also be refurbished. • Next steps for Demolition. We are hoping for a decision within 72 hours. After the decision is made it will be brought before the Board for approval. The project itself should be completed in 30-45 days of the start date.