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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.
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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,
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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)
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Christine Lundberg
Secretary