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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-11-13 EDDA MINUTES• • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM 50 C. F. HOECK EL B. e. a L. co. ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 s. Bannock -Englewood, Colorado so110 Members Present: Members Absent: staff Present: Visitors/Guests: MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 1991 Birdsall, Close, Green, Hathaway, Oxman, Pendleton, Shepherd McElhinney Persinger Rich wanush, Gina Williams, Harold Celva The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Chairman Close at 12:08 p.m. Chairman Close introduced Gina Williams to the Board as one of the applicants for executive director chosen to meet and speak with the Board today. Chairman Close asked G. Williams to explain her past career experiences with the Board. The Board members proceeded with questions. Chairman Close thanked G. Williams for attending the meeting. After her exit from the meeting room, D. Green recommended her references be contacted. It was noted to the Board that seven people out of 55 applicants were chosen to be interviewed on Friday, Nov. 8 for the executive director position. Gina Williams and Harold Celva were asked to return for further interviewing with the full Board. MINUTES Chairman Close asked for a motion to accept the Minutes as written from the October 9, 1991 meeting. B. Pendleton moved, seconded by G. Oxman to approve the Minutes. The motion passed by voice vote. TREASURER'S REPORT G. Birdsall noted our income of $165,930 and stated he didn't anticipate much more income for the year. G. Birdsall also stated our current expenditures for the year of $130,025 now included festival expenses. G. Birdsall also noted that the expenditures were well below budget for the year. A question was raised regarding the interest earned figure. G. Birdsall stated he would further check into that line item and report an answer next month. Regarding the festival budget that was previously passed to each board member prior to the board meeting, B. Pendleton asked about the donation to Court House, Inc. c. Persinger explained that the • FORM ~ C. F. HOECKEL 8. B. 6 L. CO. MINUTES November 13, 1991 Page Two • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves donation was made from the proceeds of the chili cookoff held during the festival. Discussion ensued regarding the festival expenditures and 1992 plans. L. Shepherd moved, seconded by G. Birdsall to accept the Treasurer's Report as written. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT EDDA Future -city council Discussion Chairman Close stated to the board that following a City Council meeting in which the EDDA's mil levy was approved for 1992, the City Council requested the EDDA present a report to them sometime midyear of 1992 with merchant input regarding the EDDA. Chairman Close stated one entire meeting needed to be dedicated to discussion regarding the direction of the EDDA once a new executive director is hired. G. Birdsall commented that he and L. Shepherd attended a Greater Englewood Chamber of commerce Governmental Affairs meeting and noted the festival is one way in which the Chamber can become more involved with the EDDA. Discussion ensued. L. Shepherd stated better communications is needed between the EDDA and the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce. It was decided that a meeting in January would be held to discuss the 1992 Plan of Work for the EDDA. Mil ;r..eyy Chairman Close summarized the City Council meeting to the Board with regards to the future, direction, and the approval of the mil levy for the EDDA. Chairman Close also stated the City council would like to meet with the EDDA once a year in an informal setting to discuss any concerns. Budget Chairman Close asked L. Shepherd to comment on the 1992 budget which was handled by L. Shepherd and G. Birdsall. L. Shepherd stated everything on the budget was susceptible to change. L. Shepherd also commented that he feels the EDDA Board should discuss the following year's plan of work approximately 6 months prior to the budget planning meeting. Discussion ensued. Plan of work Chairman Close stated this subject had already been discussed. • FORM !,(I C. F. HOECKEL 8. B. a L. CO. MINUTES November 13, 1991 Page Three • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves R. Wanush stated to the Board that a public hearing was set for Nov. 19 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the rezoning of Eastman, Lincoln, Acoma, and Floyd streets. R. Wanush stated information was sent out to property owners and he had received comments from the owners. R. Wanush also stated he had no report for the Urban Renewal Authority. Chairman Close welcomed Harold Celva at this time. H. Celva was asked to explain his past career experiences to the Board. Questions followed. H. Celva was thanked for his time. The Board of Directors proceeded to discuss the two applicants who were present at today's meeting with regards to their opinions on who would fit the EDDA's needs better at this time. It was recommended that references be called on both applicants c. Persinger's Review Chairman Close stated he would hold a review session with c. Persinger and report to the Board next month. Chairman Close apologized and stated that due to the time, we would waive the remainder of the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 1:43 p.m.