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 Present: David Hepler-Chairman; Bob Farmer; Rick Aylesworth; Andy
Anderson; Chuck Ruben; Gene Rohlfs
Absent: --
Guests: Jan Schumacher; Dave Blankenship
Mr. Hepler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to
approve the minutes from the September 9, 2014 meeting as printed.
Motion passed.
Old Business
EDP:
There will be a meeting held at the John Logan Building in the
near future. Mr. Ruben reported EDP is still working on funding
issues. Mr. Ruben reported there is money in the Budget to support
the EDP.
End of Old Business
New Business
Economic impact of the future operation of VIPER Mine:
Mrs. Schumacher mentioned Public Comments needs to be placed on
the agenda next month. The committee would like Mrs. Freese to find
old minutes regarding Public Comments issues. The committee held
discussion regarding how to conduct the meeting on October 16, 2014.
Mr. Ruben suggested giving everyone three minutes to speak. Mr.
Hepler plans to e-mail Jon Wright tomorrow (10-14-14) to ask for
direction. Mrs. Schumacher asked “is there anyway this topic could
be tabled until next month”. The committee prefers not to table this
matter. The committee discussed needing 9 votes to pass the rezone.
Mrs. Schumacher talked about her tour at the Mine. Mr. Rohlfs asked
“What does Logan County get from the Mine” Mr. Ruben answered
“Property Taxes”. Mrs. Schumacher talked about job loss if the Mine
closes down. Mr. Anderson said “first they would do layoffs and
slowly close down”.
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Grant Writing:
Mr. Hepler reported Mrs. Meagher plans to attend a two day course
in Springfield, IL regarding Grant Writing. Mr. Hepler supports Mrs.
Meagher pursuing this item. If Mrs. Meagher takes on the task of
searching and writing grants, Mr. Hepler would like to compensate
her. No action was taken at this time.
End of New Business
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 7:47 pm.
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