Rexburg Urban Renewal Agency
Meeting Minutes – March 10, 2020
Rexburg, Idaho
Attendance
Members: Richard Horner, Douglas Hancey, Tisha Flora, Randall Porter, via Zoom Williams Riggins, Robert Chambers, and Tracy Peterson
City: Scott Miller, Scott Johnson, Matt Neilson, Mayor Merrill
Visitors: Josh Bingham, Riggen Angel, and Brad Reed from Rudd and Co.; Douglas Smtih and Todd Smith Madison County Commissioners; Jace Kellogg from JKMN Company
Administrative Support: Krisi Staten from ECIPDA
Welcome
Chairman Richard Horner called the meeting to order.
Administrative Items
The December 1 ,2020 meeting minutes were reviewed. Two corrections were noted. A motion to approve the minutes with the corrections was made by Douglas Hancey and a second by Robert Chambers. The motion was approved with all members saying “Aye.”
The below invoices were motioned to approve by Randall Porter, and a second by Douglas Hancey. The motion passed with all member saying “Aye.”
- ECIPDA: $1,022.00
- ECIPDA: $803.00
The audited financials were presented by Josh Bingham from Rudd & Co. The auditors found good financial controls were in place. The audit was clean with no findings. The financials were discussed with Scott Miller with explanation given regarding the bond balances and refinancing one bond in September. Scott will provide more information to the board. Douglas Hancey motioned to approve the audit and second by Tracy Peterson. The motion passed with all member saying “Aye.”
Public Hearing
Chairman Horner opened the public hearing regarding the 2020 annual report. Krisi Staten gave a brief overview of the report. There were no questions or comments from the board and Chairman Horner asked if there was any public comment. No one had signed the sign in sheet wishing to speak, and hearing no verbal requests, Chairman Horner asked for a motion to approve the 2020 annual report. Resolution 2021-1 was read. Randall Porter motioned to approve the resolution and a second by Williams Riggins. The motion passed with all member saying “Aye.”
North Highway District:
The board discussed the Grover property RPF. Two proposals were submitted. The complete RFP and the proposals will be sent to each board member and decisions will be made at the next board meeting.
Washington School District:
No discussion
Downtown District:
No discussion
University Boulevard District:
No discussion
North Interchange District:
No discussion
North Central District:
No discussion
General Discussion:
Scott Johnson gave an update on the possible future district College Avenue. There has been a lot of interest from developers. An RFP for a consultant is being drafted, the consultant will be asked to not only assess the possible district but look at downtown as a whole.
Chairman Horner asked for election of officers. He will be resigning from the board at the conclusion of this meeting and moving out of the area. Richard Horner motioned to approve William Riggins as chairman, Doug Hancey as vice-chair, and Randall Porter as secretary. Tisha Flora seconded the motion. The motion passed with all member saying “Aye.”
Mayor Merrill read a letter to Richard Horner thanking him for his time spent serving on the board. He expressed his gratitude for the hard work and attention Richard has given the Urban Renewal Agency.
Richard Horner informed the board that Douglas Smith will be replacing him on the board.
Next Meeting Date and Adjournment
The next meeting will be set and information sent out to the board.
Minutes prepared and submitted by Krisi Staten
Approved by: Board on ___________________________________________
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William Riggins, Chair