HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-13-2011 Task Force Minutes Advisory Task Force on Economic Development Meeting Minutes July 13, 2011 Southern Belle’s, 15051 S. Van Dyke Road Attendees: Tim Stetenfeld, Michael Blaylock, Dan O’Donnell, Greg Schaefer, Michael Konrad, Troy Strange, Steve Preze, Brian Davis, Harold Oliver, and Mike Paris. Also: Brian Murphy, Jonathan Proulx, Rick Kaczanko, Joan Meyers, and Amy De Boni. The meeting was called to order at 7:38 a.m. Pat Harbour and Michael Garrigan were absent. Public Comments: None. Business Meeting Motion was made by Harold Oliver, second by Mike Paris, to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2011 Meeting. Motion passed (9 ‐0). Chairman Tim Stetenfeld highlighted Rep. Cross’ Policymakers program that he and Mayor Collins recently appeared on. Brian Davis highlighted the new Edward Ambulance Service. Village Administrator Brian Murphy introduced Dan O’Donnell, Superintendent of District 308, who recently joined the Task Force. Dr. O’Donnell then introduced himself and spoke briefly to the Task Force. Mr. Murphy also highlighted that work had started on the Diageo expansion and that there was the potential for someone to move into the Plainfield Stamping facility. Mr. Murphy then introduced the Village Attorney Joan Meyers. Ms. Meyers discussed the revised business license application. The Task Force discussed the form and provided additional feedback. Jon Proulx then provided a recap of the Business Retention and Expansion Plan. Mr. Proulx highlighted the changes and layout of the document. The Task Force then discussed the business retention visit schedule. Mike Paris will provide a list of possible retention visit questions for the Task Force’s consideration. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12 th at 7:30 a.m. at Southern Belle’s. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 a.m.