Laserfiche WebLink
Timothy Girard, President of Girard Equipment, Inc., provided further details about his <br />business, and pointed out that this is a third generation American company that ships about 90% <br />of their products out of state and country. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan requested that staff research whether Girard would qualify for <br />the Tax Abatement Program, and if so, to help them through the process. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O'Bryan, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, to approve a <br />Local Jobs Grant of up to $77,000 for Girard Equipment, <br />Inc., and authorized the Chairman to execute the Jobs <br />Grant Agreement after approval by appropriate County <br />staff and the County Attorney's office, as recommended in <br />the memorandum of October 19, 2011. <br />Commissioner Davis questioned whether Girard was located inside the hub zone, which <br />could also benefit the company. He said he would follow up with staff and contact Mr. Girard <br />with the determination. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />AGREEMENT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD <br />12.B. EMERGENCY SERVICES - NONE <br />November 1, 2011 16 <br />BI( '141 PG 620 <br />