HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 52nd - February 10, 1983 signedMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF LIVONIA
A Regular Meeting of the Economic Development Corporation of Livonia was called
to order by the Chairman, Peter Ventura, at approximately 5:10 p.m., February 10,
1983, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan. The Secretary called the roll:
Directors Present: Mr. Frank Hand
Mr. Kenneth Hale
Mr. Alan Helmkamp
Mr. Robert Jankowski
Ms. Helen Kavanaugh
Mr. Ron Mardiros
Mr. Peter Ventura
Directors Absent: Mr. Angelo Plakas
Mr. Stanley Telman
Others Present: Mr. Daniel J. Gilmartin
Ms. Marie E. King
On a motion by Mr. Hand, supported by Mrs. Kavanaugh, it was
#183-308 RESOLVED, that the minutes of January 13, 1983, of the
Regular Meeting of the Economic Development Corporation of Livonia
be approved as submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing motion with the following results:
AYES: Hale, Hand, Helmkamp, Jankowski, Kavanaugh, Mardiros, Ventura
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
The first item on the agenda was some discussion regarding the Electrodrill
Company and the Wayne County EDC issuing a grant to that company. The Executive
Director explained that it was in support of the ACAP Program. They were given
$600,000 to help out some small businesses which might otherwise have been unable
to receive any help. They made six loans for $100,000 each. No further funds
are expected.
The Directors then reviewed the Annual Report prepared by the Executive
Director. There were no objections or questions about anything in the report.
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Alan Helmkamp read the Treasurer's Report. There is currently $30,858.23
in the various accounts. $27,000 is invested in C.D. Accounts; $3,039.91 is in
the Savings Account; and $818.32 is in the checking account.
On a motion by Mr. Hale, supported by Mr. Jankowski, it was
#83-309 RESOLVED, that the Treasurer's Report be accepted as
presented by Treasurer Alan Helmkamp.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing motion with the following results:
AYES: Hale, Hand, Helmkamp, Jankowski, Kavanaugh, Mardiros, Ventura
NAYS: None
The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
The Executive Director distributed a packet of information to each director
which he received from James Andres of CETA, along with a letter received from
the Mayor, asking for comments and/or letters of support regarding the Service
Delivery Area Proposal of the Local Government Conference of Western Wayne.
The Local Governmental Conference of Western Wayne is a consortium of thirteen
communities in Western Wayne County who have come together to operate Job Training
Partnership Act programs for their residents. This Job Training Partnership Act
(JTPA) was signed into law on October 13, 1982 to replace the Comprehensive
Employment and Training Act (CETA). Like CETA, JTPA involves Federal, State,
Local governments and the private sector in the administration and operation of
employment and training programs.
On a motion by Mr. Helmkamp, supported by Mr. Mardiros, it was
4#83-310 RESOLVED, that the Livonia EDC, recognizing that local
efforts to develop a job training program for Wayne County residents
is a relevant and necessary undertaking, hereby offers its support
for the leadership offered by the Local Governmental Conference
of Western Wayne (CWW); and concurs with the principle that the
administration of this vital program is best served by local community
control.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing motion with the following results:
AYES: Hale, Helmkamp, Jankowski, Mardiros, Ventura
NAYS: Hand, Kavanaugh
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The Chairman declared the resolution adopted.
Mr. Hand inquired as to whether or not the EDC, was going to seek some method
of advertising or promoting the values of this type of financing. The Board had
discussed the possibilities of a seminar last fall. The Chairman suggested that
Mr. Hand work with Mr. Gilmartin as to some possibilities the EDC might take
advantage of, and report back at the next regular meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Mardiros, supported by Mr. Hale, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#83-311 RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting of the Economic Development
Corporation of Livonia of February 10, 1983, be adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ron Mardiros, Secretary
RM/mk