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City of Centerville <br />EDA Minutes <br />October 21, 2020 <br />1. <br />Executive Director Statz summarized that the applicant submitted an invoice that appeared to show <br />costs for a driveway to the south of the building that was not a grant eligible expense. Mr. Statz <br />asked for a new invoice that showed the itemized costs, and reported that there was a discrepancy <br />between the old invoice and the new one. Mr. Statz asked for a copy of a canceled check to prove <br />that the applicant paid his contractor the amount on the invoice, and is now asking the EDA <br />Commission if they want to award the grant, even though the concrete was only colored and not <br />stamped as promised. There was discussion on adding language to the grant application stating <br />that any changes to the work applied for must be approved. <br /> <br />Discussion took place with the general consensus being that the property was improved, but the <br />applicant did not make all the upgrades that were <br />want to make it difficult for businesses to use the grant program, <br />precedence by awarding grants for work that was not done as promised. <br /> <br />There was also discussion regarding a high corner on the property and there was general concern <br />that it was a safety issue and needed to be repaired. The amount of money to award the applicant <br />was considered. <br /> <br />Motion by President Hanzal, seconded by Commissioner Weatherhead, to release payment <br />of the full grant amount of $5000.00, contingent upon the high corner safety issue being <br />addressed, reviewed and approved by city staff and the applicant showing canceled checks <br />for the work that was performed. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carried. <br />VI. NEW BUSINESS <br />1. Business Coaching Program <br />Executive Director Statz stated that he had been approached by an individual at the Chamber of <br />Commerce regarding providing business coaching for businesses in the city. Mr. Statz asked him <br />to assemble packages to offer to Centerville businesses. Mr. Statz asked for input from the <br />commission regarding offering a potential 50% cost share, and a budget of approximately $2000- <br />$3,000 annually. <br /> <br />Discussion was had regarding the Open to Business program which is free of charge. Executive <br />Director Statz stated that he felt Open to Business was project and capital based, where business <br />coaching focused more on businesses that wanted to reinvent themselves. The general consensus <br />t generated a lot of interest, and the commission members would <br />like to send an email to the businesses on the email list asking if there is any interest in such a <br />program before dedicating money to it. <br /> <br />2. Accept the Resignation of Mr. Michael Giovinazzo and Declare a Vacancy on <br />the EDA Board. <br /> <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br />