Valley County Economic Development Council, Inc.
March 21, 2014, 4-6 pm
McCall City Hall-Legion Hall
Members present: David Papiez, Nic Swanson, Jonne Hower, Don Bailey, Scotty Davenport, Karla Miller, Bill Willey, Rob Terry, and Sherry Maupin
Members absent: Cami Hedges
Non-members present: McKenzie Christensen
Presiding: David Papiez
David Papiez called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm.
The minutes of the February 26, 2014, VCEDC meeting were approved as amended.
Sub Committee Updates
Incorporation Committee –
- VCEDC Website Management – David summarized the website subcommittee work with Micael McKenzie, Inc. McKenzie Christensen presented the proposed website. She suggested a new URL of www.valleycountyedc.org. The previous site (www.valleyedc.org) will automatically redirect visitors to the new web address; it will no longer be updated or maintained. She reported the cost of the new address and automatic, annual updates is $995. Following discussion, David, Nic, and Jonne volunteered to be trained to regularly update the site. McKenzie requested Directors to provide additions, revisions, and other comments via [email protected]. McKenzie was requested to check on the ability to link www.valleycountyedc.org to the commercial listings of the MLS website. Following discussion of the development of a logo for VCEDC, David volunteered to convene a subcommittee to work with McKenzie.
- Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status – David summarized the recent revisions to the draft 501(c)(3) application. Following discussion and the changes noted, Jonne moved and Karla seconded a motion to submit the application and the required fee. Motion passed by voice vote.
Project Updates
- Business Plan Competition– Karla reported on the final accounting for the New Business Plan competition. The New Business Plan competition was within the estimated budget and is included in the attached Financial Report. Karla requested any remaining funds to be designated for use in a 2015 contest. A remaining invoice for advertising from Take-A-Look was presented for payment. Bill read correspondence from the New Business Plan co-chair Judy Anderson.
◦ Karla was requested to develop a document on “how to” hold a 2015 contest. VCEDC will consider whether to sponsor a future contest.
- Energy Committee – Scotty and Rob summarized the final report and invoice from Mink Geo Hydro. The total cost of the study was $3,500. Rob moved and Karla seconded a motion to issue payment to the consultant following collection of funds from the six entities involved in the study. The motion passed by voice vote.
Round Table, Calendar & Public Input
- Karla shared a news article from the Onion on a fiberglass chili dog erected by the city of Purley, TX.
- Sherry reported on the proposed expansion of the U of I’s field campus at McCall and the possibility of developing a performing arts venue as part of the expansion.
- Sherry reported the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing a grant application for advertising and will submit to the Idaho Tourism Council.
- Rob reported on two requests for grant proposals from Idaho Power.
- The next VCEDC meeting will be April 23, 2014 in Cascade.
- There was no public input
David adjourned the meeting at 5:50 pm.