Urban Renewal Agency Board

Minutes Anaconda Urban Renewal Board April 7, 2016 Community Service Center 118 E 7th St. Anaconda MT The meeting was opened at 9:04 am Roll Call of Board Members: Adam Vauthier Kristie McKay Jamie Rossler Visitors: Charly Loper representing the Planning Department, Mike Moreno, Jim Davison from ALDC.. Mr. Davison has acted as volunteer staffer during the adoption process. Jim Davison, member of the expired Downtown TIF district prepared back ground material for the board. He previously emailed copies of the 2014 Urban Renewal Plan and a copy of Ordinance 326 which created the board. Background of Urban Renew Districts were presented to the board including Law Directory of Section 7- 15 42 MCA and in particular 7-15-4233 mca and 7-15-4215 mca. The definition of Blight was presented Ordinance 236 creating the district and the resolution establishing the powers and duties of the board along with a map outlining the area served by the TIF district was also provided. Information from the expired TIF District was made available as background material and a basis, if the board so desires, for process and documentation of the new URA/TIF board. The information provided included the Application process, Priorities, Application, scoring sheet and the contract with property owner The By-laws and the contract with the former contract staffer was also presented for back ground After receiving the information the board took organization activities. Kristie McKay motioned second by Jamie Rossler to elect Adam Vauthier chairman. Motion passed unanimously McKay also felt there should be a vice chair and moved that Jamie Rossler be elected vice chair second by Vauthier. Motion passed unanimously. The board then drew lots for initial terms. 4 year Term Adam Vauthier 3 year term Jamie Rossler 2 year term Board member to be appointed 1 year term Kristie McKay Chairman Vauthier suggested that the members review the documents presented and prepare comments and suggested changes. A short discussion took place on the different activities the board could undertake and if a larger project could help start the board off on a good trajectory. Windows and energy efficiency was discussed as one area that could have several good effects for the downtown building Meeting times were discussed during the day or evening, time when business could be present etc. McKay stated evening meeting were difficult because of family priorities. It was decided to try Wednesday’s at noon. It may take a few meeting to get procedures The board was reminded that the meeting are subject to the Open Meeting Law and notice must be given The board was charged with studying the material, to look into what might be available electronical. Charly Loper did type up some of the information presented. Public input was received from Mr. Marino asked if applications were still open for the remaining board seat. Chairman Vauthier thought they were and invited him to check with the clerk of the commission. Mr. Marino also encouraged the board to meet when convenient for business. The board agreed to meet on Wednesday April 13 at noon in the community Service Center to begin going over the documents and priorities. Mr. Davison was requested to pass the minutes and information onto the clerk of the commission. He was also asked to inquire as the balance of funds available from CEO Daniels. Motion to adjourn Rossler second McKay. Meeting adjourned 9:45