GENESEE VALLEY REGIONAL MARKET AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AUGUST 26, 2009
4:30PM
- Chairman Piedimonte called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. Chairman Piedimonte introduced Commissioner Hooker and Special Assistant Richard Bennett.
2. Members present: J. Bourgoine, K. Franke, E. Hansen, D. Kingston, D. Martin, J. Moore, D. Piedimonte, A. Sacheli, R. Schilling, E. Warren, G. Watkins, Commissioner Hooker, Special Assistant Richard Bennett
Others present: R. Daitz, CPA, G. Mackey, Esq., B. Mulligan
Sr., B. Mulligan, Jr.
3. Minutes of the May 13, 2009 meeting were approved. Moved by J. Moore, seconded by E. Hansen. Passed unanimously.
4. Reports of officers, committees and staff:
- Audit report – K. Franke – Checks # 3735 to #3944 totaling $2,651,039.64 were approved. Moved by J. Moore, seconded by R. Schilling. Passed unanimously.
- Financial consultant – R. Daitz, CPA commented on the value of the Palmer building emphasizing the Market’s ability to rent if Palmers left
- Legal Counsel – J. Mackey, Esq.
- Administrator’s report – B. Mulligan, Jr. – see attachment
5. Unfinished Business –
· Discussed light at new entrance pending cross easement agreements with Mike Papapanu, Mike Mikedis and Rob Colbert.
· Approved the purchase of Bill Romano’s building at 120 Mushroom for $425,000. Moved by K. Franke, seconded by
R. Schilling. Passed unanimously.
· Approved leasing the Roadhouse Grill to Nick Tahou Hots for $90,000 for one year. Moved by J. Moore, seconded by E. Hansen. Passed unanimously.
· Discussed Wambach Farm Markets purchasing lease at Harris Seed site
6. New Business –
· Award bid for Palmer’s renovation painting project to Mac Stringer Painting for $33,775.00. Moved by E. Hansen, seconded by G. Watkins. Passed unanimously.
· Award bid for Commercial Insurance to Tower Insurance Co. - $48,058.03. Moved by E. Warren, seconded by K. Franke. Passed unanimously.
· Award purchase of new 2009 Ford pick up truck purchased under State contract for $21,023.77. Moved by R. Schilling, seconded by E. Hansen. Passed unanimously.
· Award bid for Lori’s concrete addition to Flower City Masonry for $12,900.00. Moved by E. Warren, seconded by D. Kingston. Passed unanimously.
· Award bid for Palmer cap roof repairs on east side of building to Upstate Roofing & Painting for $5,800.00. Moved by J. Moore, seconded by E. Hansen. Passed unanimously.
· Approve flag pole purchase for $3230.00. Moved by G. Watkins, seconded by E. Warren. Passed unanimously.
· Approve 2008-2009 Annual Report. Moved by R. Schilling, seconded by E. Warren. Passed unanimously.
· Approval of Administrator’s lone signature on checks from $250 limit to $500 and authorization of Administrator to sign all utility bill checks; both as per audit recommendation. Moved by J. Moore, seconded by T. Sacheli. Passed unanimously.
· Approval of Palmer building purchase for $2,000,000 – 10years @ 5.5 % lease. Moved by J. Moore, seconded by R. Schilling. Passed unanimously.
· Offered $525,000 for Stebbins property which is zoned industrial – 9 acres on South side of Jefferson Road & frontage on Clay Road (informational only)
Meeting adjourned at 5:55 PM
NEXT MEETING DATE CHANGED TO 12/16/09 AT 10:30AM
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Mulligan, Jr.
Administrator
9/1/09