NEWVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 19, 2025 7:00 PM Meeting Location: Borough Building . In-Person and Hybrid Format I. Call to Order Chair Vincent Mellott called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. Invocation An invocation was given. III. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. IV. Roll Call Present: Vincent Mellott, Jeff Bouder, Bob Kanc, Kenn Tuckey, Richard Gobin, M. McKnight Absent: Jack (last name not provided), Michael Croutch V. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the January 2025 Meeting Minutes was made by Kenn Tuckey and seconded by Richard Gobin. Motion carried unanimously. VI. Treasurer's Report January 2025 financials were presented by Kenn Tuckey. Activity was noted as minimal. Motion to accept the financials was made by Richard Gobin and seconded by Bob Kanc. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed regarding amended figures for January 2025. Motion to adopt the amended financials as the current 2025 budget was made by Jeff Bouder and seconded by Bob Kanc. Motion carried unanimously. Additional discussion noted that the accountants will review the financials and forward them to the state. Approximately $12,000 in donations is anticipated. Motion to approve bill payment was made by Jeff Bouder and seconded by Richard Gobin. Motion carried 7-0. VII. Staff and Board Reports Borough Update No report submitted. Legal Report - M. McKnight Reported concerns with water and soil conditions related to the warehouse development. Developers have been asked to reevaluate stormwater management and aquifer protection. Board Appointment Update Chair Mellott noted that at the January 28th Borough meeting, Rick Soccio and Michael Croutch were officially approved to the EDA board. Facilities Discussion Liz Knouse inquired about the status of the former Borough Building and suggested obtaining an estimate for potential repairs to repurpose it for police use. Discussion occurred, but no formal action was taken. VIII. Old Business None reported. IX. New Business Board Vacancy Rebecca Mae Walker submitted a resume for consideration for the open director seat. She was unable to attend due to illness. 2025 Waterwheel 5K and Festival Planning is underway. Director Bob Kanc reported efforts are focused on sponsor recruitment, food coordination, and prize acquisition. X. Strategic Planning Session: Goals and Objectives Discussion topics included: Review and revision of the existing NEDA Strategic Plan Business growth goals Support for business development Recognition programs for local businesses Community tours for potential developers Proposed project list development Possibility of a joint meeting with Newville Borough and a consultant regarding the former Borough Building Additional strategic opportunities XI. Citizen Comments No public comments were submitted. XII. Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Newville Borough Building. XIII. Adjournment Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted Vince Mellott_Chaif EAa Liz Knouse, Secretary