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things they're looking for with 7 members but that his gut says to stay with 5 just because it's an easier group to work with. Mr. Head stated that he sees the value of both sides and said if it is on record to look at the possibility of reducing the number back to 5 in the future, then he would support expanding the board to 7 members. Ms. Hammond and Mr. Vine agreed. A Motion to increase the number of members on the TIRZ Board of Directors from five (5) to seven (7) was made by Ms. Hammond and seconded by Mr. Vine. Motion carried 4 ayes — 0 nays. B. Remove the requirement that 2 seats on the Board of Directors be filled by City employees. Chairman Head stated this requirement was in the Bylaws and that he understood the optics and politics of it. He said that he did not want to remove anyone from the board just because they are a city employee, but that he did not have a problem removing the language from the Bylaws. Ms. Hammond and Mr. Vine both agreed. Mr. McMonagle said that removing the requirement would allow the opportunity to appoint members of the community who are knowledgeable and passionate about the subject into a position that otherwise would be held by a city employee. Mr. Vine made a Motion to remove the requirement that 2 seats on the Board of Directors be filled by City employees and Mr. McMonagle seconded. Motion carried 4 ayes — 0 nays. 5. Receive update from and provide direction to staff regarding authorizing the retention of a consultant to assist the Board with strategies for reviewing and possibly amending the Project and Financing Plans for TIRZ No. 1. Planning Director, Osei Amo-Mensah stated the sub -committee met on the 91h and he was asked to send out emails to consultants. They then held meetings with the two consultants who responded. It is up to the sub -committee to decide which consultant they wish to choose. Chairman Head stated that he thought they talked about marinating on this for a while. Ms. Hammond asked Mr. Amo-Mensah if the Board members had the authority to make that decision or if it would be a recommendation to Council? Mr. Amo-Mensah stated that it would be a recommendation to City Council and that he would get with the City Attorney to see what steps to take next. Mr. Vine said that he believed the Board had their own funds available and they could make a recommendation to the Council to keep them informed and advise them that the Board is moving forward. Mr. Vine said he would follow up with Ms. Harris. Chaiman Head said the sub -committee would meet again to make that determination and get it to City Council. 6. Request future agenda items. There were no future items requested. 7. Adjournment. There being no further business, Chairman Head adjourned the meeting at 3:16 P.M.