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Springfield Economic Development Agency
January 22, 2007 — 8:00 P.M.
Springfield City Hall — Jessie Maine Meeting Room
225 Fifth Street - Springfield
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Woodrow, Chair; Anne Ballew, Christine Lundberg, Joe Pishion-
eri, Dave Ralston, Faye Stewart, and Hilary Wylie.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Dwyer, and Sid Leiken
STAFF PRESENT: John Tamulonis, Gino Grimaldi, and Joe Leahy
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson John Woodrow called the meeting of the Springfield Economic Development
Agency (SEDA) to order at 8:10 p.m.
Minutes Recorder Daniel Lindstrom called the roll, noted the absence of Directors Bill
Dwyer and Sid Leiken, and stated that a quorum was present.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Joe Pishioneri moved, seconded by Director Anne Ballew, to accept the
minutes of the January 8, 2007, meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously,
7:0.
III. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
IV. REPORT OF CHAIR AND COMMITTEES
None.
V. OLD BUSINESS
None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Springfield
Counsel Joe Leahy referred to Agenda Item support material and proposed Resolution
No. 2007-01, authorizing the SEDA Chair to enter into an Intergovernmental Agree-
ment with the City of Springfield to adopt the City's existing policies and structures for
public contracting, auditors, financial advisors, bond counsel and financial institutions.
He said it was largely a "housekeeping" action and authorized implementation of mat-
ters discussed at the previous meeting.
Mr. Leahy explained that although the Resolution authorized SEDA use of financial in-
stitutions and accounting procedures in conjunction with the City, separate records
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would be maintained and provided to SEDA. Mr. Tamulonis stated that it continued to
be important to maintain formal separation of the actions and records of SEDA and the
City.
Directors discussed the Resolution, asking questions about financial records and the
termination date of SEDA agreements with the City.
Director Pishioneri moved, seconded by Director Dave Ralston, to adopt Resolu-
tion No. 2007-01. The motion was adopted unanimously, 7-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Christine Lundberg
Secretary