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PEDC Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2015 Page 2 of 4 Approval of January 2015 and February 2015 financials Don Wilson made a motion to approve the January 2015 financials, as submitted; seconded by John Brockman. Motion Carried 5 -0. Rebecca Clifford made a motion to table the February 2015 financials due to questions about the Bond payment; seconded by David Turner. Motion Carried 5 -0. Interim Executive Director's Report: Status of the Texas Workforce Commission High Demand Job Training Program through Workforce Solutions of Northeast Texas grant application: Shannon Barrentine told those present that there was a press release in The Paris News about the grant. Dr. Pam Anglin and Shannon Barrentine attended a meeting last month in Mount Pleasant with the other EDC's. The EDC's have not received the money yet. Dr. Pam Anglin stated that they are waiting for the Texas Workforce lawyers to figure out the wording and then the EDC's will get contracts. The Paris and Sulphur Springs EDCs will get a CNC Tool Room and Mill. Status of WorkKeys Assessment for Certified Work Ready Communities Initiative: Paris High School has been tested and North Lamar will be testing soon. Campbell's did a presentation on what they were looking for in new hires. The seniors could see what it takes to work at Campbell's. Of the seniors at Paris High School 65% received gold or silver ratings and less than 10% were rated lower, which is good. Rebecca Clifford stated that it would be interesting to see where they ended up. Dr. Pam Anglin stated that these were students that aren't university bound. PJC tracks students, but don't know if TWC tracks them. We can have them self - report. Update on Lamar County Days in Austin April 7, 8 & 9, 2015: Shannon Barrentine told those present that the packets included an updated budget. Currently, Shannon Barrentine is working on the food costs but it looks like the PEDC will be well within the budget of $6,500. Report on TEDC's Legislative Conference that was held in Austin, February 24 -26, 2015: Shannon Barrentine stated that it was recommended a 3'd party perform the compliance duties. This allows the EDCs and taxing entities to stay neutral. This topic was covered in one of the break -out sessions and she would forward to the Board as soon as TEDC uploaded it to their website. Status of 2014 Tax Abatement and Incentive Aueement Compliance: Shannon Barrentine, Edwin Pickle and Rebecca Clifford will have a meeting on Wednesday, March 11th at 2:00 p.m.