South Central Reporter

Macoupin County Board Economic Development Committee met April 29.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Members Present: Holly Klausing, Kristi Dunnagan, Ryan Kilduff, Jon Payne, and Molly Rosentreter

Members Absent: Harry Starr and John Blank

Officials and Department Heads Present: Pete Duncan

1. Call to Order

1.1 Roll Call

There were 5 members present and 2 members absent.

2. Agenda Items

2.1 Update on Ground Appraisal for Business Park Property

Klausing discussed the appraiser's schedule for the business property, expecting an appraisal within three weeks, providing two numbers: one with and one without the wedge to the fairgrounds.

2.2 Update on Broadband Funding

Duncan provided an update on broadband, including an upcoming meeting to distribute economic cost modeling for all counties and responses from a survey with over 300 participants. The potential delay of Illinois BEAD deployment by up to two years due to proposed changes in the Speed for BEAD Act was highlighted. The committee discussed the potential for federal grant money and the importance of having preparations in place. Meeting with service providers was considered, with Madison already expressing interest.

The possibility of involving U of I people in meetings was raised to address questions about broadband deployment.

Motion to resolve into executive session at 5:29 pm to discuss personnel - grant manager.

Moved by: Molly Rosentreter

Seconded by: Ryan Kilduff

Carried

3. Executive Session - Personnel - Grant Manager Job Interviews

4. Motion to arise from executive session at 6:29 pm.

Moved by: Ryan Kilduff

Seconded by: Molly Rosentreter

Carried

Klausing announced that no action would be taken tonight.

5. Adjournment

5.1 Adjourn Meeting

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