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 Present: David Hepler-Chairman; Andy Anderson; Bob Farmer; Rick
Aylesworth; Chuck Ruben; Gene Rohlfs
Absent:
Guests: Jan Schumacher; Scott Schaffenacker; Angie Jenkins; Allison
Rumler
Mr. Hepler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
A motion was made by Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve
the minutes from the September 17, 2012 meeting as printed. Motion
passed.
Old Business
Wind Farm Project:
Mr. Ruben reported Bill Thomas has been in contact with the
engineers regarding the Wind Farms. Mr. Thomas is focusing a lot of
his time on the bylaws right now. Mr. Hepler heard Sugar Creek plans
to start next year on Wind Farms.
EDP Restructuring:
Mr. Ruben reported the new bylaws will help restructure Economic
Development.
Public transportation:
The director from Community Action, Allison Rumler, gave a brief
introduction. Mrs.Rumler reported 75% of riders are over 60 years of
age. CAPCIL cannot collect fares from riders over 60 years of age
due to the area agencies grant. Mrs. Rumler would like to run CAPCIL
and LMPT separately.
CEDS
Other regional networking: Nothing to report
EDP Funding Requirements: Nothing to report
Educational Markers: Nothing to report
Sustainable Farming Initiatives: Nothing to report
Grant Writing:
Mr. Hepler reported Mrs. Meagher is willing to offer her services
to Elkhart residents for the infrastructure they might need. Mr.
Helper plans to e-mail Jonathan Wright regarding Mrs. Meagher
working with Elkhart residents. Discussion held regarding
compensation for Mrs. Meagher. No action was taken at this time.
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Board Policies: Nothing to report
Public Comments Policy: Keep on agenda. Nothing to report
Organizational Meeting Procedures:
The committee discussed voting matters. Several board members
would like to do paper ballots for the organizational meeting.
However, papers ballots would be a violation of open meetings acts.
The board will need to do a roll call vote.
Proxy Voting:
The committee discussed letting board members call in and be on
speaker phone during a meeting. No action was taken at this time.
New Business
EDP Bylaws: already discussed
FOIA/Flash Drive:
Mrs. Schumacher reported the County can charge per page after 50
pages. The committee agrees the person requesting the FOIA should be
responsible for providing the flash drive or pay 15 cents per copy
after 50 pages. Keep on the agenda. No action was taken at this
time.
A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 7:46 pm.
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