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7. MARLAN FERGUSON, GRAND 15LAND AREA �CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP— ANNUAL R�PORT- Executive Director Marlan Ferguson was present with his annual report and he will be giving this report to the City also. He introduced Denise McGovern Gallaher the executive assistant. He noted the members of the Advisory Board and the Board of Trustees. The power point presentation noted the following: • The sole purpose of the �DC is the creation, retention and expansion of jobs • Recruit new qualified businesses and create jobs • Help local businesses expand, train and invest in our community • Promote a well-trained workforce • Cooperate with other growth oriented organizations • Lobby for pro-business legislation • Work with community organizations to improve our quality of life • Leader in the economic development arena • LB-840 is a community tool that encourages permanent investment and creates quality job growth • Citizen voted to leverage existing resources for the purpose of retaining an creating jobs He noted the positive impact of the LB-840 funds and stated they are hoping to renew the LB- 840 funds for another ten years. He reviewed the 3 industrial sites, Platte Valley Industrial Park, Cornhusker Industrial Park and Platte Valley Industrial Park East. They have used the LB-8�40 funds to work on the infrastructure. They also work to obtain federal grants. Lancaster noted how important it was to have the partnerships with Work Force Develapment, Economic Development and the City. Arnold noted that the county board has not always supported EDC and the attitude is just as important as the money. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION — Chairman Lancaster called for public participation and no one responded. 13 APPROVE THE BI WEEKLY PAY Cl_AIMS AND REGULAR CLAIMS - The board members received the board preapproval and review the claims. Quandt made a motion and Arnold seconded to approve the bi weekly pay claims and all of the regular claims except for the claim from Office Net. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none vated no. Motion carried. Quandt made a motion and Ziola seconded to approve the claim from Office Net. Mr. McFarland will abstain from the vote because he has a business relationship with Office net. Arnold, Lancaster, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and McFarland abstained. Motion carried. COMMITTEE OR BOARD MEMBER'S REPORTS —Quandt questioned some numbers in the keno audit and Stacey stated she would get the information for him. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSIN�SS — Quandt stated that he will be attending the South Central Economic Development meeting and will be asking some question of the board. 6