HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.23.23 Approved SEDA Regular Session MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HELD MONDAY JANUARY 23, 2023
The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) met in person and via Zoom on Monday,
January 23rd at 8:00 p.m., Board Member Sean VanGordon presiding.
CALL TO ORDER
Board Member VanGordon called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm with roll call. A quorum was present.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Board Members Sean VanGordon, Joe Pishioneri, Michelle Webber, Steve Moe, Kori
Rodley, Victoria Doyle, David Loveall and Leonard Stoehr.
STAFF PRESENT
City Recorder AJ Nytes, Assistant City Manager Niel Laudati and Staff Liaison Allie Camp.
REPORT OF CHAIR
1. SEDA Board Officer Elections
Nominations were opened for the position of Chair. Board Member Stoehr nominated Board Member
Rodley. Board Member Loveall nominated Board Member Doyle. Board Member VanGordon nominated
Board Member Pishioneri. After two rounds of voting, Board Member Pishioneri took the position with 5
votes.
Nominations were opened for the position of Vice Chair. Board Member Stoehr nominated Board
Member Rodley. With no other nominations, Board Member VanGordon declared Board Member Rodley
elected Vice Chair by consensus.
Nominations were opened for the position of Secretary. Mayor VanGordon Nominated Board Member
Doyle. With no other nominations, Board Member VanGordon declared Board Member Doyle elected
Secretary by consensus.
Chair Pishioneri began chairing the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Business from the Audience - Daphne Mantis of West D St., Springfield, asked what specific
measures would be taken to provide information and to facilitate community involvement in the
Master Plan Process. She also requested written meeting minutes. Ms. Camp responded that minutes
would be available. Mr. Laudati said he'd follow up on Ms. Mantis's question with an email.
2. Correspondence — None
3. Business from the Staff - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request for Proposal (RFP) S3147 Glenwood Riverfront Master Planning
Ms. Camp presented this item as part of the process of awarding RFP 53147 Glenwood Master Planning
Services. SEDA received five proposals, and three were invited to attend a formal interview and
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presentation with the review committee before final scores were compiled. The review committee was
comprised of City staff with expertise in the areas of finance and planning. Development professionals
and adjacent property owners were also invited to participate in the interview process and share feedback
with the review committee. Following the formal interviews, the proposal submitted by Rowell Brokaw
Architects and Walker Macy was the highest -ranked proposal with 105.2 points. The Proposal was
reviewed in Executive Session because it is exempt from public disclosure until after execution of a
contract, per ORS 279C.107. The second and third place proposers scored 80.85 and 80.78 points.
MOTION: It was moved by Board Member Rodley to award RFP 53147 Glenwood Master Planning
Services to Rowell Brokaw Architects and Walker Macy and authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract consistent with the proposal received in the RFP. The motion was seconded by Board Member
Loveall. The vote passed with 7 in favor 1 against (Council Member Stoehr).
OLD BUSINESS - None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned by Board Chair Pishioneri at 8:15 p.m.
(Minutes recorded by Angela Kern)
Victoria Doyle, Board Secretary
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