Economic Development Corporation - Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingGrand Rapids, MI · August 23, 2023
Minutes
Economic Development Corporation City Hall
Minutes Packet 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
August 23, 2023 @ 8:30 AM City Commission Chambers
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:18 AM by Chair Guillermo Cisneros
PRESENT: Jeff Edwards, Guillermo Cisneros, Lynn Rabaut, Troy Butler,
Commissioner Milinda Ysasi, Kim McLaughlin, Martin Uchendu
ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, Commissioner Nathaniel Moody, John VanFossen
OTHERS: Jeremiah Gracia, Jonathan Klooster, Christian Borg, Jordan Turner,
Jessica Solis, Chad Buczkowski, Jessica Wood, John Weiss
II. Excused Absences
The members who alerted the Executive Director that they would be unable to attend
ahead of time were listed.
Motion to excuse the absence of Kristine Bersche, Commissioner Nathaniel
Moody and John VanFossen.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner
SECONDER: Kim McLaughlin, Member
YEAS: Edwards, Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, McLaughlin, Uchendu
ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody, John VanFossen
III. Minutes Approval
1. Approval of Minutes from August 2, 2023
No comments or corrections were made.
Motion to approve the minutes from August 2, 2023.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lynn Rabaut, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Troy Butler, Treasurer
YEAS: Edwards, Cisneros, Rabaut, Butler, Ysasi, McLaughlin, Uchendu
ABSENT: Kristine Bersche, Nathaniel Moody, John VanFossen
IV. Other Business
Jonathan Klooster says these meetings may change to quarterly if there is no new
business.
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V. Public Comment
None.
VI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:19 AM.
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Agenda
Economic Development Corporation City Hall
Agenda Packet 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
August 23, 2023 @ 8:30 AM City Commission Chambers
Members: Guillermo Cisneros, Chair Lynn Rabaut, Vice Chair Troy Butler, Treasurer
Nathaniel Moody, Kristine Bersche, Secretary Kim McLaughlin, Member
Commissioner Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner Jeff Edwards, Member
John VanFossen, Member Martin Uchendu, Member
Staff Members: Jeremiah Gracia Jonathan Klooster Christian Borg
Jordan Turner Jessica Solis Chad Buczkowski
Tricia Chapman
Legal Counsel: Jessica Wood
Copies To: Mary Kate Berens Tim Mroz
I. Call to Order
II. Excused Absences
III. Minutes Approval
1. Approval of Minutes from August 2, 2023*
IV. Other Business
V. Public Comment
VI. Adjournment
*MOTION REQUIRED TO APPROVE
Please RSVP to Chad Buczkowski at CBuczkowski@grand-rapids.mi.us
or (616) 456-3431
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:30 AM
City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor, City Commission Chambers
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