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Economic Development Director Helene Caseltine, Chamber of Commerce, and one staff <br /> member, possibly Metropolitan Planning Director Phil Matson, assist in the study. <br /> Vice Chairman Davis wanted to see if the benefits associated with the Enterprise Zone <br /> can be made more readily accessible. In addition to economic development tools, he wanted <br /> Commissioner Zorc to research the assets that the County has to offer, such as availability of <br /> natural gas and fiber optic cable hookups . <br /> MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Davis, <br /> SECONDED by Commissioner Zorc, to authorize <br /> Commissioner Zorc to conduct a study of the County' s <br /> economic development efforts and policies in comparison <br /> to those of similar-sized counties, and to report back to the <br /> Board. <br /> Commissioner Solari said that although the County has reduced a lot of regulations over <br /> the last four years, there might be other areas where excessive regulations could deter someone <br /> from opening a business here. He asked if Commissioner Zorc would focus not so much on what <br /> the County has to offer, but on how government can "get out of the way. " <br /> Commissioner Zorc acknowledged Commissioner Solari ' s request. He also disclosed <br /> that his report would include feedback from a national site selection company regarding factors <br /> that might impede business development in the County. <br /> Attorney Polackwich addressed Vice Chairman Davis ' s remarks about the Enterprise <br /> Zone. He recalled that at the July 17, 2012 County Commission meeting, the Board directed him <br /> to explore the viability of providing to businesses in the unincorporated region of the Enterprise <br /> Zone, an exemption on electrical energy, and to research other possible incentives . He <br /> anticipated reporting back to the Board in late December 2012 . <br /> ' <br /> 1K 14 3 PG 19 3 <br /> November 20, 2012 18 <br /> ' <br />