City of Aberdeen Economic Development Commission August 21, 2024 8:30am-9:30am Minutes  Members Present: Chairman Steve Horne, Commissioners' Dave Lynch, Mark Kegley, Dan Lambros, Kara Macko, Terrell Boothe, Beth Boyson, Chuck Jacobs, Sheryl Davis Kohl, Holly  Bennett  Others Present: Patrick McGrady, Mayor  Tandra Ridgley, Council Liaison Emily Myers, APG Peter Slusar, APG Darin Pemberton, APG Stefani Spector, Senior Planner  Raj Goel, Harford County Economic Development  The Economic Development Commission meeting on August 21,2024, was called to order by  Chairman Steve Horne at 8:30am. 1. Approval of Minutes  Motion by Ms. Davis Kohl, seconded by Ms. Bennett, to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2024, Economic Development Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously.  2. Treasurer's Report  The balance in the CD is $14,683.20 and the checking account is $41,981.65. The Economic Development Commission received the allocation for the last fiscal year and the current fiscal year. The EDC has also already requested an allocation for the next fiscal year. 3. Update from the Department of] Planning and Community Development Mrs. Grover provided an update on the Comprehensive Rezoning, stating the City Council adopted Ordinance 21-0-04. The City Council and Planning Commission are reviewing the Development Code, specifically Articles I and II and the Table ofUse Regulations. Mrs. Grover also discussed the Department's on-going grants for the Amtrak/MARC Train Station.    Mrs. Horne and Ms. Spector briefed the EDC on the Main Street Urban Design Plan and the 4. Updates from the Harford County Office of] Economic Development  stakeholders meeting toj present the draft recommendations.  Mr. Goel discussed tourism in Harford County, stating the Office of] Economic Development was  taking over as the DMO for the County. 5. Other Business A. Election of Recording Secretary  Motion by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Ms. Boyson to nominate Kara Macko as the  Recording Secretary. Motion carried unanimously.  B. Recognition of Peter Slusar  The EDC: recognized Mr. Slusar for his dedicated work with the Economic Development  Commission and congratulated him on his retirement.  C.Rules and Regulations discuss them at the next meeting.  The Economic Development Commission would review the Rules and Regulations and  D. Oktoberfest  Ms. Davis Kohl discussed the on-going efforts to market the Oktoberfest event. Motion by Ms. Boyson, seconded by Ms. Bennett to approve an additional $2,500 on  marketing for the Oktoberfest Event.  E. Calendar  Ms. Bennett discussed the price estimates she received from BriteStar and Adspec toj publish  the calendar. Ms. Bennett will look into the price to mail the calendars.  6. Adjournment  Without any further business, the Economic Development Commission adjourned at 9:5lam.