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Village of Pecatonica Economic Development Committee met June 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order- The meeting was called to order by Committee Chairman Marilyn Wilke at 6:04pm on Monday June 8, 2020.

2. Roll call – Trustees Marilyn Wilke, Paula Hachmeister, Village President Bill Smull, Committee Members Bob Squires and Jeff Sterling were present. Trustee Jennifer Johnson and Committee Member Margaret Larson were absent.

3. Additions/Corrections to the Agenda- A motion made to approve the agenda Paula Hachmeister second by Bob Squires. All in favor motion approved.

4. Approve Minutes for May 11, 2020-

A motion made by Paula Hachmeister second by Marilyn Wilke to approve the May 11, 2020 minutes. All in favor motion approved.

5. PublicComment-None

6. Review Current Financial Reports- The committee reviewed the final reports for Fiscal year 2020 and also the current financials. Discussion

a. 10K disbursement- The committee discussed the disbursement to the Memorial Day Parade committee.

b. Purchase of hanging baskets- The committee discussed the purchase of the hanging baskets for the Main Street Downtown section.

c. Purchase flags- The committee discussed the flags that have been purchased, they went on to discuss the possibility of increasing the budget to include the purchase of additional flags in the future.

7. Banners on Main- The banners have been hung on Main.

8. Grant Program Applications- Marilyn discussed with the committee that we have received one application to date. The date to turn in applications has been extended to August 31, 2020. The Grants will be awarded in September 2020. The work will need to be completed and paid receipts return to Economic Development committee by April, 2021 to receive the grant money.

9. Memorial Plaques for Light Post- Marilyn is going to research more options for the memorial plaques. She will contact Scott at Northstar Graphics and get a quote for new plaques. Nick will continue to check with his sales representatives to see if they can come up with an acceptable bracket.

10.Review Business Permit Requirements Ordinance and Application- the Committee reviewed the proposed Business permit, discussed ways to contact the businesses and have the information completed. They also discussed added a penalty to businesses who do not complete the permit form. Marilyn will contact Village of Winnebago to see if they have an ordinance in place for their permit requirements. The information reviewed will be discussed at upcoming Village Board meeting.

11.New Business- None

12.Showcase Business of the month- Country Financial was named the business of the month.

13. Adjournment - A motion made by Bob Squires to adjourn meeting second by Bill Smull meeting adjourned at 6:58pm.

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