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<br /> <br /> <br /> PEDC Board Meeting Minutes <br /> September 14, 2010 <br /> <br /> • The Northeast Texas Economic Alliance (NETEA) has commissioned ROI, a Canadian <br /> based company, to assist with making contacts to prospective manufacturers/businesses that "fit" <br /> what each participating EDC has to offer in their particular area. <br /> <br /> Discussion and possible action regarding approval of PEDC's Plan of Work and Performance <br /> Measures for Fiscal Year 2010-11. Dan Smith made the motion to approve PEDC's Plan of Work and <br /> Performance Measures for Fiscal Year 2010-11 as submitted; seconded by Chad Brown. Motion carried. <br /> <br /> Discussion and possible action regarding approval of engagement letter from McClanahan & <br /> <br /> Holmes, CPAs to perform fiscal year 2009-10 audit, at a not to exceed cost of $4,750. Dan Smith made <br /> the motion to approve the engagement letter with McClanahan & Holmes, CPAs to perform fiscal year <br /> 2009-10 audit at a not to exceed cost of $4,750; seconded by Chad Brown. Motion carried. <br /> <br /> Discussion and possible action regarding repair and/or replace existing fountain on pond at the <br /> Industrial Park at a cost of $5,200. After some board discussion about additional bids and length of <br /> warranty on the new fountain, Chad Brown made the motion to table until additional bids could be located <br /> and the length of warranty for the current bid; seconded by Rick Poston. Motion carried. <br /> <br /> <br /> Discussion and possible action regarding the Job Retention Training Agreement and expenses to <br /> date benefitting Turner Industries. The board discussed the Paris Junior College invoice for actual training <br /> costs from May to August 31, 2010 of $43,665.00. Dan Smith made the motion to execute the incentive <br /> agreement based on the current invoice and pay the $43,665.00 to Paris Junior College; seconded by Chad <br /> Brown. Motion carried. <br /> <br /> Discussion and possible action regarding a lease agreement with Lindmark Outdoor Advertising. <br /> Steve told the board that he is having no progress in getting a lease agreement from Lindmark that reflects <br /> <br /> the correct site, terms, etc. Dan Smith made a motion to appoint Steve Gilbert to represent the PEDC in all <br /> aspects of the lease agreement; seconded by Rick Poston. Motion carried. <br /> <br /> Discussion and possible action regarding Architectural Services Proposal from Denney Architects. <br /> The board consented to discuss this item after Executive Session, if necessary. <br /> <br /> Discussion and possible action regarding Economic Development Consulting and Marketing <br /> <br /> Services Proposal by Retail Attractions. Discussion took place as to the Scope of Work, cost of services <br /> and whether this is a repeat of the Buxton Study. Dan Smith made a motion to have Rick Poston, Pike <br /> Burkhart and Steve Gilbert meet with Retail Attractions to discuss an RFP, Fee Bonus, Opportunity and <br /> Results; seconded by Chad Brown. Motion carried. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2 <br /> <br /> bbl <br />