Enterprise Zone Development Agency

MINUTES

July 15, 2009

A. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Fred N. Thomas, Jr. at 9:38 A.M.

B. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum.

Advisory Board/EZDA Members Present:

Fred N. Thomas, Rick Heers, Floyd Crews, Eva Deyo, Kitchell Snow, Chief Tom Davis, Michael Facundo, James Wall, Robert Halman, and Edward “Ski” Olesky.

Advisory Board/EZDA Members Absent/Excused:

Julio Estremera, Ana Salazar and Richard Rice.

Action: A quorum was announced as being present.

Immokalee Master Plan and Visioning Committee Present:

Edward “Ski” Olesky, Fred N. Thomas, Jr., Rick Heers, Carrie Williams, Floyd Crews and Rev. Jean Paul.

IMPVC Members Absent/Excused:

Pam Brown, Estil Null, Richard Rice, Clarence S. Tears, Jr.

Action: A quorum was announced as being present.

Others Present: Felix Medina, Patrick Vanasse, Paula McMichael, Jim Seabasty, Jeff Randall, Jim Kenney, Diane Flag, Juan Barrera and Commisioner Coletta.

Staff: Bradley Muckel and Christie Betancourt.

C. Adoption of the Agenda.

Action: Mr. Olesky moved to adopt the Agenda, Ms. Deyo seconded the motion and the Agenda was approved by unanimous vote.

D. Communications.

E. Consent Agenda.

a. Approval of Minutes of June 17, 2009.

b. Approval of the Enterprise Zone Reports.

i. Enterprise Zone Monthly Activities Report

ii. Enterprise Zone Quarterly Activity Worksheet

Mr. Muckel provided an explanation of the content of the Enterprise Zone Quarterly Activity Worksheet.

Action: Ms. Deyo moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Mr. Olesky seconded the motion and the Consent Agenda was approved by unanimous vote.

F. Old Business.

a. Seminole Indian Class III Gaming Compact with State of Florida

Mr. Thomas explained that the Seminole Tribe of Florida has started to “go vertical” on their hotel project at the Seminole Casino, Immokalee.

G. New Business.

H. Citizen Comments.

I. Next Meeting Date. August 19, 2009 at 10:30 A.M.

J. Adjournment. This meeting was adjourned at 9:45 A.M.