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APR 18 1984 <br />Boo56 PAGE 786 <br />Robert Keating, Planning & Development Director, <br />explained that the formation of this committee relates to <br />the authorization given by the Board at the meeting of <br />3/14/84 to proceed with activities necessary to qualify for <br />EDA funds. The Overall Economic Development Plan will be <br />developed by staff with the aid of this committee. <br />General Services Director Tommy Thomas advised that the <br />formation of this committee would enable him to apply for <br />grants that the County has not been able to qualify for <br />previously. The last time this County received a grant it <br />was to build the water tower in Gifford. Now, because of <br />the County's unemployment rate, there are some pretty <br />substantial grants that are available through the EDA. <br />Director Keating stated this will be an ad hoc <br />committee and will be dissolved probably in two or three <br />months. The number of committee meetings would be minimal. <br />Commissioner Lyons suggested that the Commissioners <br />divide up the categories and -find someone to serve in each. <br />Commissioner Bird recommended that the County advertise <br />for candidates to be considered for each category, and if <br />all of the categories are not filled, then the Board members <br />would go out and "get" volunteers. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board <br />unanimously (3-0) authorized the formation <br />of an OEDP Committee; instructed staff to <br />prepare an advertisement or article soliciting <br />candidates for each of the categories; and <br />allowed 30 days to form the Committee. <br />Commissioner Bird announced that resumes will be <br />received for a two week period after which the Commission <br />47 <br />