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10.B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS 10.B.1. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM REVEREND WILLIAM MOSLEY AND BILL RIGBY, GIFFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Bill Rigby, 8465 59th Avenue, and Reverend William Mosley, 4415 27th Avenue, addressed the Board conjointly. Reverend Mosley, Chairman, Gifford Economic Development Council (GEDC), commented on the economic disparity that is rampant in America. In order to improve the economic climate in Gifford, he sought to move oversight of the Enterprise Zone Development Agency (EZDA) to the GEDC; to offer job training in the neighborhood; to use local labor for improvement projects; and to have the community involved with securing/overseeing grants. He also: (1) inquired about $350,000 that was formerly donated by the Minority Business Funds of Palm Beach County as a match with the County for an economic development project (which he does not believe occurred) in the Gifford community; (2) requested that the Board support local small businesses, including his enterprise which sells computer tablet harnesses; and (3) asked the Board to respond to his proposal in ten days. County Administrator Joseph Baird stated that he would seek information on the aforementioned $350,000 allocation. Commissioners O'Bryan and Zorc provided information to Reverend Mosley about the Research Coast Principium Foundation which gives small business owners the chance to present their ideas to venture capitalists who might assist them with funding. Discussion ensued between Commissioner Solari, non-voting Commissioner Liaison to the Enterprise Zone Development Agency, and Reverend Mosley, about the Enterprise Zone. Commissioner Solari noted that there have been some misunderstandings, and suggested that Reverend Mosley attend the next meeting of the EZDA, at which he will arrange for a presentation to be given regarding its statutory purpose and structure. November 19, 2013 16 BIC 144 PG 605