President Mike Bobin called the August monthly meeting to order 735am at the Washburn County Economic Development office located at 208 Vine Street, Spooner, WI.

 

Present: Mike Bobin, Jim Bethel, Bill Marx, Skip Fiedler, Rob Lester, Morris Gillett, Connie Lester, Tom Klassa, and Lloyd Wallace

 

Absent: Ken Schultz 

 

Others Present:  Margie Quinn, and Greg Krantz

 

Concerned Citizens:  None

 

WCEDC Board Member representing Shell Lake- Lloyd Wallace made a motion to nominate Tom Klassa as the WCEDC Board Member to represent Shell Lake.    Skip Fiedler 2nd the motion.  Nominations closed.  M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Approval of Agenda- Morris Gillett made a motion to approve agenda, 2nd by Rob Lester.  M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Approval of Meeting Minutes Morris Gillett made a motion to approve minutes for June 19th EDC meeting, 2nd by Skip Fiedler.  M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Correspondence- President Mike Bobin commented on the ATC Membership.  Mike contacted Randy Satterfield.  WCEDC received $2500.00 membership for 2014 as a result of that contact.  Thank you Mike Bobin for taking care of this.

 

President Bobin stated there was some correspondence from Rural Development on QTR. reports for RMAP that needed completed by Director Greg Krantz.  Greg said all reports have been sent into Rural Development as of 8/20/2013. 

 

Treasurer’s Report by Jim Bethel- Jim Bethel read the monthly Treasurer’s report. Jim B. reported on the monthly bills.  The total expense for June 20th – August 21 were $14875.87 to include Greg and Marge’s wages as well, leaving a checking account balance of $67581.77 and an additional $9504.64 in the CD account to be used for ½ marketing expenses, ½ for business plan development, and 501 (c) (3) expenses to the IRS and Anderson Hager and Moe.   RMAP fund is in the amount of $9713.42.  Technical Assistance in the amount of $14,685.50, and Loan Loss Reserve at $1750.00.  Total available funds are $85786.57.   Marge Quinn has provided board members with a Treasurer Report, P&L monthly and a balance detail from QB.   Skip Fiedler made a motion to install McAfee Antivirus on computers as a more trusted site to protect virus.  Tom Klassa 2nd the motion.    M.C. by unanimous vote.  Skip Fiedler made a motion to accept the Treasurer Report, 2nd by Wallace.    M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Discussion/Action on RMAP - Director Greg Krantz stated WCIDA approve buying the RMAP loan from WCEDC.  Skip Fiedler made a motion to de-obligate RMAP funds, and place on the September Agenda for final clearance after WCIDA has taken loan over, with final payment in writing from Rural Development.   Jim Bethel 2nd the motion.    M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

One O One- Morris Gillett stated he had received a brochure in the mail regarding training sessions for local elected officials on basic Economic Development concepts and issues affecting WI towns, villages, cities and counties.  Morris stated he contacted WEDC, but did not get a whole lot of information regarding the sessions.  Morris said he could raise the money to hole the seminars in Birchwood should any of the Municipalities have any interest in this to stimulate Economic Growth in Washburn County.

 

Update on Phone Bill- Marge Quinn stated she has contacted Century Link and they have indicated at this time, WCEDC is getting the best price/cheapest for the package WCEDC has for 2 lines, internet, fax line.

 

2014 Budget- Greg Krantz circulated a spread sheet he created to Board Members.  Motion made by Lloyd Wallace to table the 2014 budget for September meeting after expenses are added, along with code numbers to match up with QB.  Skip Fiedler 2nd the motion.    M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

 

Membership Letters sent to Municipalities- Discussions were made on letters to municipalities for consideration of Membership to WCEDC in their 2014 budget.  Board Members stated they would like Director Krantz to have these letters sent to all Municipalities by the September 18th meeting. 

 

 

Director Report- Director Greg Krantz circulated his Director report to Board Members. Greg discussed projects he is working on and the meetings he has attended for the couple months.  Greg stated he would like to see more marketing for WCEDC in 2014.   Board Members commented on the status of hits on WCEDC web site Greg was to report at August meeting.  Greg did not have the information, but stated he will present at the September meeting.  Skip Fiedler approved Director’s report, 2nd by Jim Bethel.  M.C.  by unanimous vote.

 

Board Members Bill Marx and Jim Bethel were excused from WCEDC meeting.

 

Action/Discussion Items

Mike Bobin made a motion to convene in closed pursuant to 19.85 (1) (C), WI statues to discuss personnel issues of specific persons, which if discussed in public would likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person, referred to in such data.  Rob Lester 2nd the motion.  M.C. by unanimous vote. 

 

Roll Call was taken by Margie Quinn.

 

Margie Quinn and Greg Krantz were excused.

 

Motion to reconvene in open session by Morris Gillett, 2nd by Rob Lester.  M.C  

 

Board Members have requested Marge Quinn to send all Board Members a copy of the most recent Job descriptions for Marge and Greg. 

 

Other Concerns: 

 

Agenda items for September Meeting – Mileage Compensation for Board Members attending Monthly meetings, Budget for 2014. Update on RMAP, update on WCEDC website hits.

 

Next Monthly MeetingSeptember 18th, 2013 at 730a.m. – Washburn County Economic Development Office located at 208 Vine Street, Spooner, WI 54801

 

Rob Lester made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Skip Fiedler.  M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Draft only!  Board needs to approve at the September Meeting.    Respectfully Submitted by Margie Quinn.

President Mike Bobin called the August monthly meeting to order 735am at the Washburn County Economic Development office located at 208 Vine Street, Spooner, WI.

 

Present: Mike Bobin, Jim Bethel, Bill Marx, Skip Fiedler, Rob Lester, Morris Gillett, Connie Lester, Tom Klassa, and Lloyd Wallace

 

Absent: Ken Schultz

 

Others Present:  Margie Quinn, and Greg Krantz

 

Concerned Citizens:  None

 

WCEDC Board Member representing Shell Lake- Lloyd Wallace made a motion to nominate Tom Klassa as the WCEDC Board Member to represent Shell Lake.    Skip Fiedler 2nd the motion.  Nominations closed.  M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Approval of Agenda- Morris Gillett made a motion to approve agenda, 2nd by Rob Lester.  M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Approval of Meeting Minutes Morris Gillett made a motion to approve minutes for June 19th EDC meeting, 2nd by Skip Fiedler.  M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Correspondence- President Mike Bobin commented on the ATC Membership.  Mike contacted Randy Satterfield.  WCEDC received $2500.00 membership for 2014 as a result of that contact.  Thank you Mike Bobin for taking care of this.

 

President Bobin stated there was some correspondence from Rural Development on QTR. reports for RMAP that needed completed by Director Greg Krantz.  Greg said all reports have been sent into Rural Development as of 8/20/2013. 

 

Treasurer’s Report by Jim Bethel- Jim Bethel read the monthly Treasurer’s report. Jim B. reported on the monthly bills.  The total expense for June 20th – August 21 were $14875.87 to include Greg and Marge’s wages as well, leaving a checking account balance of $67581.77 and an additional $9504.64 in the CD account to be used for ½ marketing expenses, ½ for business plan development, and 501 (c) (3) expenses to the IRS and Anderson Hager and Moe.   RMAP fund is in the amount of $9713.42.  Technical Assistance in the amount of $14,685.50, and Loan Loss Reserve at $1750.00.  Total available funds are $85786.57.   Marge Quinn has provided board members with a Treasurer Report, P&L monthly and a balance detail from QB.   Skip Fiedler made a motion to install McAfee Antivirus on computers as a more trusted site to protect virus.  Tom Klassa 2nd the motion.    M.C. by unanimous vote.  Skip Fiedler made a motion to accept the Treasurer Report, 2nd by Wallace.    M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Discussion/Action on RMAP - Director Greg Krantz stated WCIDA approve buying the RMAP loan from WCEDC.  Skip Fiedler made a motion to de-obligate RMAP funds, and place on the September Agenda for final clearance after WCIDA has taken loan over, with final payment in writing from Rural Development.   Jim Bethel 2nd the motion.    M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

One O One- Morris Gillett stated he had received a brochure in the mail regarding training sessions for local elected officials on basic Economic Development concepts and issues affecting WI towns, villages, cities and counties.  Morris stated he contacted WEDC, but did not get a whole lot of information regarding the sessions.  Morris said he could raise the money to hole the seminars in Birchwood should any of the Municipalities have any interest in this to stimulate Economic Growth in Washburn County.

 

Update on Phone Bill- Marge Quinn stated she has contacted Century Link and they have indicated at this time, WCEDC is getting the best price/cheapest for the package WCEDC has for 2 lines, internet, fax line.

 

2014 Budget- Greg Krantz circulated a spread sheet he created to Board Members.  Motion made by Lloyd Wallace to table the 2014 budget for September meeting after expenses are added, along with code numbers to match up with QB.  Skip Fiedler 2nd the motion.    M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

 

Membership Letters sent to Municipalities- Discussions were made on letters to municipalities for consideration of Membership to WCEDC in their 2014 budget.  Board Members stated they would like Director Krantz to have these letters sent to all Municipalities by the September 18th meeting. 

 

 

Director Report- Director Greg Krantz circulated his Director report to Board Members. Greg discussed projects he is working on and the meetings he has attended for the couple months.  Greg stated he would like to see more marketing for WCEDC in 2014.   Board Members commented on the status of hits on WCEDC web site Greg was to report at August meeting.  Greg did not have the information, but stated he will present at the September meeting.  Skip Fiedler approved Director’s report, 2nd by Jim Bethel.  M.C.  by unanimous vote.

 

Board Members Bill Marx and Jim Bethel were excused from WCEDC meeting.

 

Action/Discussion Items

Mike Bobin made a motion to convene in closed pursuant to 19.85 (1) (C), WI statues to discuss personnel issues of specific persons, which if discussed in public would likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person, referred to in such data.  Rob Lester 2nd the motion.  M.C. by unanimous vote. 

 

Roll Call was taken by Margie Quinn.

 

Margie Quinn and Greg Krantz were excused.

 

Motion to reconvene in open session by Morris Gillett, 2nd by Rob Lester.  M.C  

 

Board Members have requested Marge Quinn to send all Board Members a copy of the most recent Job descriptions for Marge and Greg. 

 

Other Concerns: 

 

Agenda items for September Meeting – Mileage Compensation for Board Members attending Monthly meetings, Budget for 2014. Update on RMAP, update on WCEDC website hits.

 

Next Monthly MeetingSeptember 18th, 2013 at 730a.m. – Washburn County Economic Development Office located at 208 Vine Street, Spooner, WI 54801

 

Rob Lester made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Skip Fiedler.  M.C. by unanimous vote.

 

Draft only!  Board needs to approve at the September Meeting.    Respectfully Submitted by Margie Quinn.