Minutes: March 25, 2015

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March 25, 2015 minutes

Valley County Economic Development Council, Inc., Minutes
March 25, 2015, 4:00—6:00 pm
Idaho First Bank, McCall, Idaho

 

 

 

 

 

Members present: David Papiez, Jonne Hower, Don Bailey, Sherry Maupin, Cynda Herrick as proxy for Bill Willey

Members absent: Karla Miller, Rob Terry, Scotty Davenport, Nic Swanson

Guests: Michelle Groenevelt

Presiding: David Papiez

David called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm and welcomed guests and members.

Secretary’s & Treasurer’s Reports

The minutes of the Feb.25, 2015 meeting were approved as corrected. There was no changes to the Treasurer’s Report.

Sub-Committees and Focus Areas

  • Executive Committee
    • Following discussion regarding VCEDC website, David will follow-up w Valley County regarding staff assistance.
  • Sector Development and Asset Development provided a joint report.
    • Scott Felton is preparing a draft marketing rack brochure and quote. David will bring to the April meeting for review and discussion.
    • Sherry reported on the Idaho Travel Council grant. The subcommittee is working to conduct a summer Summer Recreation Survey.
    • Sherry reported on the second Housing Forum held March 18, at the Donnelly Elementary School. There were about 50 participants. Sherry will distribute a summary of the meeting.
    • Continuing Development classes for the real estate community are scheduled for April 9 and 10 in McCall. They will focus on affordable housing topics.
    • Don reported that he will report following the upcoming Midas Board of Directors meeting.
  • Local Entrepreneurship
    • The Sub-committee reported on the Council’s Second Annual Business Event, held the week of March 9 in Cascade. Jonne distributed a summary report.
    • Small Business Administration staff met with Sherry during the Biz Week events. A date for a McCall presentation is scheduled for April 18.
  • Import Substitution – no report

Round Table, Calendar & Public Input

  • There was considerable discussion regarding a regular VCEDC meeting day change. David will enquire if the Council members who were absent have a preference for days.
  • Cynda announced there would be a Payette River Water Trails Open House, April 1.
  • Michelle reported on the Mountain Town and Resort Planners summit. There were about 50 people who attended the session. The format of break-out groups worked very well. Other resort communities are struggling with the same topics as VCEDC.

Meeting adjourned 5:45 pm