HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.26.23 SEDA Regular Session MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HELD MONDAY JUNE 26, 2023
The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) met in person and via Zoom on Monday, June
26th at 7:00pm, Chair Pishioneri presiding.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Joe Pishioneri called the SEDA meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A quorum was present.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Chair Joe Pishioneri; Vice Chair Kori Rodley; Board Members Sean VanGordon, Michelle
Weber, Steve Moe, David Loveall, and Victoria Doyle.
STAFF PRESENT
AJ Nytes, City Recorder; Niel Laudati, Assistant City Manager;
Nancy Newton, City Manager; and Allie Camp, Staff Liaison.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. MINUTES
a. April 10, 2023 Regular Session Minutes
b. April 24, 2023 Regular Session Minutes
2. RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 1 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
AWARD CONTRACTS EXCEEDING $100,000 AND APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO
PUBLIC CONTRACTS EXCEEDING LEVELS IN SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 2.706(3) IN CONFORMANCE WITH ALL OTHER APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE AND OREGON PUBLIC CONTRACTING LAW
DURING THE PERIOD COMMENCING JUNE 27, 2023 AND CONTINUING THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 WHILE THE BOARD IS IN RECESS.
MOTION: Vice Chair Rodley moved, seconded by Board Member Webber to approve the Consent
Calendar. The motion passed unanimously with 8 votes for 0 against.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Business from the Audience- two members of the public provided comments. Robert Scherer thanked all
those involved with the Blue McKenzie Project. Chris McAllister was interested in seeing the economic
development and future of Springfield.
2. Correspondence- None
3. Business from the Staff- None
REPORT OF CHAIR
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorize the City Manager to action under the Blue McKenzie Predevelopment Loan
Ms. Allie Camp presented this item to the Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 2 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED TO THE SEDA ACQUISITION AND PREDEVELOPMENT
LOAN CONTRACT #2827
MOTION: Rodley moved, seconded by Loveall to adopt Resolution No. 2 - A resolution authorizing the
City Manager to take certain actions related to the SEDA acquisition and predevelopment loan contract
#2827. The motion passed unanimously with a vote of 8 for 0 against.
2. Downtown Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
Ms. Allie Camp presented this item to the Board.
AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH THE MOTORS LLC FOR TWO TAX LOTS OF
PROPERTY DOWNTOWN.
MOTION: Vice Chair Rodley moved, seconded by Board Member Doyle to negotiate an exclusive
negotiating agreement with the Motors LLC for two tax lots of property downtown. The motion passed
unanimously with a vote of 8 for 0 against.
OLD BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned by Chair Pishioneri at 7:15 p.m.
(Minutes recorded by Trenay Ryan, LCOG)
Attest:
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Allie Camp, SEDA Staff Liaison