2022-07-20 EDA Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville EDA Meeting Minutes July 20, 2022 2. Business Appreciation Event The EDA discussed the upcoming Business Appreciation event, noting that they would like to hold it at Hidden Springs this year. They would also like to have a key note speaker, someone who could talk about business-related topic(s) like running your own business. A well-known person in the area or comedian was suggested. The EDA would like to increase business participation, add promotional items to give away, and provide a networking opportunity for local businesses. Staff will work on event logistics, and bring something back to the EDA next month. 3. Approval of the EDA logo Discussion ensued about the EDA logo as presented in the packet. Motion by Commissioner Weatherhead and seconded by Commissioner Remillard to approved the EDA logo with the revised established date of 2018. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Election of Officers for 2022 (Vice-President Jim Weatherhead’s term expires July 30) The EDA elected their 2022 officers as follows: Vice President, Mark Remillard, Executive Director, Athanasia Lewis, Secretary, Athanasia Lewis, Treasurer – Vacancy, Assistant Treasurer, Athanasia Lewis Motion by Commissioner Weatherhead and seconded by Commissioner King to adopt a resolution setting the appointment of officers for 2022, moving Mark Remillard to Vice President, and Athanasia Lewis to Executive Director and Secretary. All in favor. Motion carried. 5. Resolution recognizing Jim Weatherhead for his service President Hanzal read the resolution recognizing Commissioner Weatherhead for his service. EDA members thanked Commissioner Weatherhead for his service. Motion by Commissioner King and seconded by President Hanzal to adopt a resolution recognizing Commissioner Weatherhead for his service. All in favor. Motion carried. 6. Study by Civic Intelligence Derrick Miedaner presented a proposal, consisting of a catalog of city-owned properties, noting their size, nature, and shovel-readiness. Discussion ensued about the proposed study, an expanded scope of work, and the organization's data analysis capabilities. Derrick also talked about their proprietary database, which allows Civic Intelligence to analyze data, based on defined objectives. After considerable discussion, it was determined that more information about objectives is needed to determine the nature of a revised study; the EDA asked Derrick to revise the scope of work and bring back a few options for further consideration at the next meeting. Page 5 of 5