The Peoria Executive Committee met May 24 to receive economic development update.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the county:
Approved 6/28/16
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
May 24, 2016
Call to Order
Chairman Rand called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes of April 26, 2016 and May 9, 2016 was made by Mr. Baietto and
seconded by Mr. O'Neill. The motion carried.
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Informational
No questions or comments from committee.
Springdale Cemetery
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Mr. Sorrel advised that the Metro Peoria Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 6,
2016 at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room 402 at the Courthouse.
Metro Peoria Committee Update
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Mr. Rothert advised that all loans are current.
CDAP/GAP/Macro/Other Loan Report
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Mr. Rothert provided an update regarding operations of the Economic Development Department.
The following are a list of topics discussed:
Economic Development
? Met with a developer in the Warehouse District regarding potential County support
? Working with the City of Peoria on a "Start Up in Day" grant
? The EDC has indicated interest in utilizing GP Sourcelink as a regional tool to assist with
the start up of businesses, and is also working with the City of Peoria on the "Start Up in
Day" grant to help with funding.
? Met with the Greater Peoria EDC's new Rural Economic Development Coordinator
? Working with the EDC, Chamber of Commerce, CEO Council and Peoria Area Convention
and Visitors Bureau on a Buy Local Campaign. More detailed information on the
campaign is included in this month's committee packet.
? Route 24 Signalization Project is complete and the signals are live.
? Made presentation at a public meeting on Enterprise Zone and TIF Districts.
? Attended the Kansas City Federal Reserve Entrepreneurial Summit earlier this month.
? An update on Heartland Community Development Corporation will be presented at a
future meeting.
COUNTY BOARD
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Rand - Chairman; Stephen Morris - Vice Chairman;
Mary Ardapple, Robert Baietto, James Dillon, James Fennell,
Allen Mayer, Thomas O'Neill, Michael Phelan, Phillip Salzer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Rosenbohm, Sharon Williams
STAFF PRESENT: Scott Sorrel - County Administrator; Mark Rothert, Shauna
Musselman - Assistant County Administrators; Steve Giebelhausen -
State's Attorney's Office; Eric Dubrowski - Chief Financial Officer; Dan
O'Connell - Facilities Director; Mark Little - Chief Information Officer
VISITORS
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No questions or comments from committee.
Heddington Oaks Financials
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Resolution
A motion to approve was made by Mr. Baietto and seconded by Mr. Mayer. Mr. Mayer asked if
the Local Labor Market Area (LLMA) included in the committee packet is the one that was also
utilized for the 2014 Peoria Urban Enterprise Application, and Mr. Rothert advised in the
affirmative. Mr. Rothert commented that he spoke with every property owner that is being
removed from the Enterprise Zone, and all have confirmed that they have no concerns with being
removed. He also stated that added properties were chosen in consultation with community
leaders and stakeholders. The motion to approve carried.
Enterprise Zone Boundary Amendment #2
Discussion
The following Standing Committee meetings were summarized by their
respective Chairperson as follows:
? Purchase Water Treatment Systems for the Courthouse, Jail and JDC
County Operations and Physical Plant
The following resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval.
? Fuel Dispensing System Upgrade
? Food Transport Van for Juvenile Detention Center
Health, Public Safety and Justice
The following resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval.
? Courtroom 214 Technology Upgrade
Land Use and Infrastructure
The following were recommended to the County Board for approval.
? Case #024-16-U
Zoning Cases
? Case #025-16-Z
? Wo2-16, Petition of Walnut Point Partners
Subdivision Waiver
? Termination and Release Agreement with Clean Zone Marketing Inc.
Resolutions
? IDOT Public Transportation Capital Assistance Grant
? Request to lower speed limit on Harkers Corner Road
? Request to lower speed limit on Riekena Road between Harkers Corner Road and
Hanna City Glasford Road
? Request to lower speed limit on Riekena Road between Smithville Road and Harkers
Corner Road
? Monthly Delinquent Taxes
Ways and Means
? Updated Purchase Order Policy
County Board and Elected Officials Collaborative
No resolutions were recommended to the County Board for approval.
? Peoria County Budget Rollover Policy
Budget Subcommittee
The following resolution was recommended to the County Board for approval.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Rand at 3:54 p.m.
Recorded & Transcribed by: Jan Kleffman
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