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made a motion to allow Angie Corbell the PEDC Office Manager to represent the PEDC as Secretary of Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority. Ray Banks seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Update from James Wallace on PEDC Website: James Wallace presented the new website updates to the Board and demonstrated its use. Mr. Wallace advised he was still in need of updated property listings. Mr. Wallace stated he had added a customized report feature allowing staff and visitors to choose items from the website to save and print. Mr. Wallace stated there was discussion of including only Industrial sites for sale and adding a MLS link to other properties that would not need updating by Mr. Wallace or PEDC staff. Mr. Wilson added that Wallace had stated he could offer current photos of sites for $20.00 per hour. Hear from J. C. Darnell on PC purchase and update information and recommendations: Mr. Darnell addressed the Board on the ongoing issues regarding connectivity, security, equipment upgrades and the costs of each. The Board agreed to allow Mr. Darnell to install necessary equipment for the Lamar County Historical Museum, The Caddo Museum and The Genealogy Society to access the PEDC Wireless Internet along with a Guest connection for PEDC. Mr. Darnell advised he would also install the necessary security features to assure confidentiality of PEDC information and purchase a Dell pc system for PEDC. Mr. Turner made a motion to allow Mr. Darnell to purchase the necessary equipment for the aforementioned task. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Discuss and Possibly take Action on Office Operations report and recommendations Mr. Brockman turned the floor to Angie Corbell, PEDC Office Manager, Angie reported on Mr. Darnell being an asset to PEDC, Ongoing organization tasks, office equipment purchases, and supply purchasing procedures. She also stated there had been Fire Alarm issues that have tentatively been resolved by Advance Alarm, and future document imaging plans. Ms. Lancaster added she received permission from John Godwin the City Manager to purchase planters for the Caddo museum. Mr. Wilson stated he has arranged an estimate from Ray's Tree service to mow the area near the Depot and generally clean up the area. Mr. Wilson stated he was going to obtain permission from Kiamichi Hugo to allow the contractor to clean up the Railroad Right of Way on Bonham Street. Mr. Wilson stated the money was in the budget under Depot Operations.