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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-27 SEDA Meeting Minutes MINUTES Springfield Economic Development Agency November 27, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. Springfield City Hall — Jessie Maine Meeting Room 225 Fifth Street - Springfield MEMBERS PRESENT: Tammy Fitch, Chair; Anne Ballew, Christine Lundberg, Joe Pishioneri, Dave Ralston, Faye Stewart, and John Woodrow. MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Dwyer and Sid Leiken. STAFF PRESENT: John Tamulonis, Michael Harman, Kevin Ko, Gino Grimaldi. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Tammy Fitch called the meeting of the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) to order at 7:55 p.m. Chairperson Fitch called the roll and stated that a quorum was present. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Director Dave Ralston moved, seconded by Director Anne Ballew, to accept the minutes of the October 9, 2006, meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously, 7:0. III. COMMUNICATIONS A. Business from the Audience None. B. Correspondence None. C. Business from the Staff Community Development Manager John Tamulonis reported that a process had begun to reappoint/replace members of the Glenwood Renewal District Advisory Committee, Dave Carvo, David Seaver, and Randy Hledik. He said additional applications for ap- pointment may be received. He said the original intent was to establish terms that ended in alternating years. He said appointments would be made at the January SEDA meeting. Mr. Tamulonis stated that election of SEDA officers and welcoming of a new member were also scheduled for the January meeting. Chairperson Fitch stated that since her term on the City Council would end on Decem- ber 31, making her ineligible to continue to serve as a member of SEDA, Vice Chair- person John Woodrow would preside and fulfill other functions of the Chairperson from that time until new officers were chosen. Mr. Tamulonis expressed appreciation for the service of Chairperson Fitch. Springfield Economic Development Agency Minutes November 27, 2006 Page 2 IV. REPORT OF THE CHAIR Chairperson Fitch said her final word to SEDA was to encourage diligence in developing a Memorandum of Understanding and Development Agreement with APEX/Willamette In- vestment Group for the Glenwood Riverfront Redevelopment project. She said it would be a very complex process, but important to firmly establish. V. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES None. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Glenwood Residential Improvement Program Policies Housing Division Manager Kevin Ko referred to an Agenda Item Summary entitled "Glen- wood Residential Improvement Program" and an attached document entitled "Glenwood Residential Improvement Program Policies." Chairperson Fitch noted that the program and its proposed policies had been discussed at the October 9 SEDA meeting. She expressed appreciation for the revisions made and commended staff for its work on the program. Director Ballew asked if the program would be financed through tax increment funds. Mr. Tamulonis replied that the program was to funded with tax increment from Glenwood and be instituted for a one-year trial period. Director Ralston asked if the policies provided for what would happen to the loans if SEDA were dissolved. Mr. Tamulonis replied that they did not, but the dispersal of SEDA assets would be set forth in dissolution documents, any outstanding rehab loans would likely go to the City for handling. Chairperson Fitch determined that a Public Hearing was not required for the adoption of the Program Policies. Director Ballew moved, seconded by Director Christine Lundberg, to adopt the Glenwood Residential Improvement Program Policies, approve funding for up to three rehabilitation loans, and to evaluate the results at the end of a one-year period. The motion was adopted unanimously, 7:0. B. Part-Time Staff Mr. Tamulonis referred to an Agenda Item Summary entitled "Funding and Hiring Part- Time Staff(Planner 1)" and an attachment summarizing proposed qualification levels. He explained that advertising and a selection process for the position had been initi- ated with the assistance of the City since approval at the October 9 SEDA meeting. He said eight applications had been received, interviews would be conducted of five applicants, and a qualified person would be working as soon as possible. He ex- plained that SEDA approval for funding of the position was needed. Director Woodrow moved, seconded by Director Pishioneri, to approve SEDA funding to allow hiring of a Planner 1 as a part-time (.5 FTE), limited duration, Springfield Economic Development Agency Minutes November 27, 2006 Page 3 employee to ensure meeting anticipated SEDA activity levels through June 2007. The motion was adopted, 6:1, with Director Ballew voting no. Mr. Tamulonis reported that there was a very remote chance a SEDA meeting might be sched- uled for December 4, but that January 8, 2007 would most likely be the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. (Recorded by Daniel Lindstrom) (7 -a‘r-kij 7 Christine Lundberg Secretary