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Approval of May 2015 fmancials Stephen Grubbs stated that Financials were not available. The PEDC staff has not received the financials from Gene Anderson, Finance Director. Discuss and possibly take action on engaging a forensic auditor to investigate and resolve questions pertaining to the operation of the PEDC The Board discussed engaging a forensic auditor to investigate and resolve any issues or questions pertaining to the PEDC. David Turner made a motion to table this item till the new Board is appointed and there is a full Board. No one seconded; motion failed. Stephen Grubbs stated that he was on the Board when the decision was made in to hire Mr. Defenbaugh. Don Wilson stated that at the last meeting he stated that he would go out and get bids on what it would cost to engage a forensic auditor. Don Wilson stated that in order to start a forensic investigation someone has to bring forward some charges. Based on what you told me I would perform the forensic audit specifically on the objectives to identify operations that may be either identified as noncompliant or fraudulent or both. Dr. Pam Anglin stated that doing this investigation would clear up the issues and questions that people may have as well as bring some closure. Stephen Grubbs stated that he spoke with Jeff Moore, Attorney for the PEDC and �f spoke with Mr. Defenbaugh and his lawyers and they are agreeable to amending their report if the PEDC Board directed them to. There was no mention of any cost. Don Wilson made a motion to bring in Steve Dawson, Dawson Forensic Analytics, PLLC, in the amount of $2,000.00 and at that time make some decisions on hiring Steve Dawson to do a full forensic audit on everything; seconded by John Brockman. Motion Carried 3 -1. Discuss and possibly take action on WorkKeys assessment in response to request from area school districts participation. Stephen Grubbs told those present that Brian Howie, Detroit ISD request the Detroit ISD be considered for taking Workkeys testing as well. In previous Board meetings the Board limited to Lamar County and do we want to open that to schools outside of Lamar County? David Turner made a motion to deny the request stating that he doesn't see how the PEDC could justify spending tax payer money on schools outside of the county; seconded by Don Wilson. Motion Carried 4 -0. Discuss and possibly take action on invoice(s) for legal services from Jeff Moore, Attorney, Brown & Hofineister, LLP and/or A.W. Clem, legaI counsel, the Moore Law Firm 1111.1 o=11 made a motion to pay Jeff Moore, Attorney, Brown & Hofineister, LLP in the amount of $2,896.50; seconded by Don Wilson. Motion Carried 3 -1. David Turner made a motion to pay A.W. Clem, legal counsel, the Moore Law Firm in the amount of $450.00; seconded by John Brockman. Motion Carried 4 -0. Dr. Pam Anglin left at 4:05 p.m.