8:00 a.m. CT, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY
Presiding – Bobby Morrison, Chairman
Welcome, Call to Order, Determination of a Quorum, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Business:
Approval of Minutes for January 17, 2023 meeting as presented - Doyle Lloyd,
Secretary
Approval of Treasurer's financial report - Roger Meadows
New Business:
- Update on Four Roses prospect, Jim Rutledge, etc. Plans to schedule in the next few weeks to present business plan and spreadsheet.
- Update on KPDI. It is taking a lot longer than expected per Chris Schwinden with site selection in Texas. Hope to make presentation to KY Cabinet in the next few weeks.
- Update on Park shown to Daniel Griffith on Saturday Jan 28, 2023.The representatives from Makers Mark and Jim Bean did not make it due to a time mix-up.
- A potential prospect is John Stewart of Middle Ground Capital. Mike Ellis asked Heather to call him (John is married to Mike’s daughter). She did and he asked her to contact a person to set something up.
- Governor has announced “Close the Deal” funding to help locate industry. There may be some opportunity for us.
- Update on Industrial Park sign. Samantha Oakes managed and talked to Mayor Pam Hoots and the city erected the sign.
- Update on research regarding the Squires Cemetery. We might or might not need to move the cemetery, this research is so we can be prepared. Heather forwarded the contact information (from an email sent to our website) of a family contact, Deborah Brizendine. Deborah mentioned her brother, who currently cares for the cemetery. Bobby responded and requested contact information: please see the handout. Cost estimates are $1,000 to dig up and reinter, $495 or $550 per grave lot, plus the cost of someone to supervise the work. It is a long, complicated process that is simpler with the permission of next-of-kin.
- Discussion on Board members’ concerns about Board member terms/renewals later this year, and options/by-laws, etc.
- Other Business
- Motion to adjourn
Next regular meeting Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. CT