REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.  Approval of Minutes

· Regular Meeting April 28, 2010

· Regular Meeting May 26, 2010

· Regular Meeting June 23, 2010

2. Old Business

· Legal Aspects of Local Development Corporation (Scott)

· Economic Development Ideas/Retention & Attraction (Richardson)

· Project Updates (Ritz)

   o  Planning Board Update

3. New Business

· Quarterly Financial Report  6/30/10 (Traylor)

· Guidelines for IDA Meeting Notices and Minutes (Ritz)

4. Meeting Schedule

      · 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2010, Room 101 - Regular Meeting

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

8:00 a.m. Room 101

1. Approval of Minutes

·  Regular Meeting  March 22, 2010

·  Regular Meeting  April 28, 2010

·  Regular Meeting May 26, 2010

2. New Business

·  Quarterly Financial Report  3/31/10 (Traylor)

·  Governance Committee Report (Ward)

3. Old Business

·  Reschedule Planning Meeting (Venezia)

·  Role of IDAs (Connolly)

·  Project Updates (Ritz)

       o   Planning Board Update

·  Spring 2010 Report (Ritz)

4. Meeting Schedule

      ·  8:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2010, Room 101 - Regular Meeting

 

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA - CANCELLED

Saturday, June 12, 2010

8:30 a.m. Room 101

1. Role of IDA (Connolly)

2. Legal Aspects of Local Development Corporation (Scott)

     · Financing Civic Facility/Not-for –Profit Entities

3. Role of LDCs in Economic Development (Leveille)

     · Funding LDCs

     · Examples LDC Projects

4. Economic Development Ideas/Retention & Attraction (Richardson)

5. Action Plans (Venezia)

 

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

9:00 a.m., Town Hall Room 101

1.  Discussion  Current Best Governance Practices

     ·   Review BIDA Governance Committee Charter attached

     ·   Review ABO Model Charter attached

     ·   Review ABO Advice on Understanding Corporate Governance Concepts attached

2.  Discussion Corporate Governance Trends

3.  Discussion Updating Agency's Corporate Governance Principles

     ·   Review Examples of Self Assessment Forms attached

4. Advise Town Board on Skills and Experiences required of Potential Agency Members

     ·   Example: 1/25/10 letter to Supervisor Messina

5.  Review Training of New Members and Staff

     ·   Mrs. Sweeney and Mr. NeJame  attended CUNY training on 3/26/10

     ·   Mark Hennessey must attend training

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

8:00 a.m. Room 101

7:45 a.m.   BIDA Photo

1.      Approval of Minutes

·         Regular Meeting  March 22, 2010

·         Regular Meeting  April 28, 2010

2.   New Business

·         Quarterly Financial Report  3/31/10 (Traylor)

·         Supervisor's Visit to SABIC (Connolly)

3.    Old Business

·         Project Updates

o   Planning Board Update

·         Spring 2010 Report (Ritz)

4.     Meeting Schedule

·     9:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2010, Room 101 - Governance Committee

·     8:30 a.m.  Saturday, June 12 Planning Meeting

·     8:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2010, Room 101 - Regular Meeting

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

8:00 a.m. Room 101

1.  Approval of Minutes

·         Annual Meeting and Regular Meeting  February 3, 2010

2.  New Business

·         Michael Tucker/Brian Hannafin/Center for Economic Growth

·         Economic Development Ideas (Messina)

·         Supervisor's Visit to Cogen (Messina)

3.  Old Business

·         Spring 2010 Report/Date for Picture (Kitchen)

4.  Meeting Schedule

      ·     8:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2010, Room 101 - Regular Meeting

      ·     9:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2010, Room 101 - Governance Committee

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Monday, March 22, 2010,,8:00 a.m. Room 101

1. Welcome New Member - Mark Hennessey

2. Approval of Minutes - Annual Meeting and Regular Meeting - February 3, 2010

3. Old Business

·   Change Monthly Meeting Date to Third Wednesday of Month/Resolution (Venezia)

4. New Business

·   Economic Development Ideas (Messina)

·   2009 Annual Report to NYS Comptroller & Authority Budget Office /Resolution (Traylor)

·   Report of Audit Committee on Internal Controls over Financial Accounting 2009 (Venezia/Traylor)

·   2009 Annual Audited Financial Statement /Report of the Audit Committee/ Resolution (Venezia/Traylor)

·   2009 Operations and Accomplishments/Resolution (Connolly)

·   2009 Annual Investment Report /Resolution (Traylor)

·   2009 Procurement Report & Policy/Resolution (Traylor)

·   ABO/Acknowledgment of Fiduciary Duty (Connolly)

·   ABO/Mission Statement and Performance Measures (Connolly)

·   Approval NYS EDC Dues $750/Resolution (Connolly)

5. Meeting Schedule

·   8:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2010, Room 101 - Regular Meeting

·   9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2010, Room 101 - Governance Committee

 

AUDIT COMMITTEE AGENDA

Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 7:20 a.m., Room 101

1.  Approval of the Minutes of March 14, 2009

2.  Scope of Audit (meet with auditor and Suzanne Traylor)

3.  Executive Session with Auditor

 

ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.  Annual Meeting Administrative Resolution

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.  Approval of Minutes –December 17, 2009

2.  Old Business

      ·   Selkirk Cogen Partners/PILOT Payment/Update (Scott)

      ·   2010 Service Agreement (Traylor)

      ·   Project Updates

          o   Planning Board Update (Ritz)

          o   Selkirk Ventures/World Logistics (Connolly)

      ·   Winter 2010 Report Electronic (Ritz)

3.  New Business

      ·  Quarterly Financial Report 12/31/09 (Traylor)

      ·  Audit Committee Update (Venezia)

      ·  Annual Financial Disclosure for Calendar Year 2009 (Connolly)

      ·  Public Authority Reform Act of 2009 (Scott)

4.   Other                 

5.   Next Meeting:  8:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010

 

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

9:00 a.m., Room 101

1.  Discuss Current Best Governance Practices

      ·  Review Authority Budget Office (ABO) Model Charter

      ·  Review ABO Advice on Understanding Corporate Governance Concepts

2.  Discuss Corporate Governance Trends

3.  Discuss Updating Agency's Corporate Governance Principles

      · Review Examples of Self Assessment Forms

4.  Advise Town Board on Skills & Experiences required of Potential Agency Members

       · Sign Letter to Supervisor Messina

5.  Review Training of New Members and Staff

       · Mrs. Stanton-Sweeney & Mr. NeJame will attend CUNY Training on 03/26/10

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 8:00 a.m., Room 101 - CANCELLED

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, December 17, 2009

10:30 a.m., Room 101

1.      Approval of Minutes of  Regular Meeting – November 4, 2009

2.      New Business

·    Selkirk Cogen Partners, L.P./ PILOT Payment/Resolution  (Scott)

·    Funding 2009 Service Agreement/Resolution (Traylor)

·    2010 Service Agreement/Resolution (Connolly/Traylor)

3.      Old Business

·    Project Updates

o   Planning Board Updates (Ritz)

o   35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Ritz)

·    Winter 2010 Report Electronic (Ritz)

·    Holiday Lunch (Connolly)

4.   Next Meeting: Regular 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, Room 101

 

REGULAR MEETING

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.      Approval of Minutes of  Regular Meeting – October 7, 2009

2.      New Business

·   Vista  Development Group LLC  (Cornell/Herbert)

·   Selkirk Cogen Partners, L.P./ PILOT Payment Update (Scott)

·   American Housing/Financial Restructuring/Sale of Bonds Update (Scott)

·   Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

       o   Return $30,000 Escrow

·   Autumn 2009 Report Electronic

·   Holiday Party

3.      Old Business

·   Project Updates

       o   Planning Board Updates (Ritz)

       o   35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Ritz)

4.   Next Meeting: Regular 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2009, Room 101

 

REGULAR MEETING

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1. Approval of Minutes of  Regular Meeting – September 2, 2009

2. New Business

     ·  Selkirk Cogen Partners, L.P./ PILOT Payment Update (Scott)

     ·  American Housing/Financial Restructuring/Sale of Bonds/Resolution   

        (Scott/Cregg)

o   Agency Fee/Resolution

     ·  Quarterly Financial Report September 30, 2009 (Traylor)

     ·  2010 Budget Discussion/Resolution (Traylor)

     ·  BIDA Website Update (Kitchen) 

3.  Old Business

     ·  Project Updates

o   Vista  Development Group LLC  (Ritz)

o   Planning Board Updates (Ritz)

o   Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

o   35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Ritz)

     ·  Economic Development Strategy Update (Ritz) 

4.  Next Meeting: Regular, 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2009, Room 101

 

REGULAR MEETING

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1. Approval of Minutes of  Regular Meeting – June 3, 2009

2. New Business

     ·  Selkirk Cogen Partners, L.P./ Monthly Payments of PILOT Payments (Connolly/Steve Kamppila)

     ·  American Housing Financial Restructuring/Sale of  Bonds (Kearns/Scott)

     ·  Quarterly Financial Report 6/30/09 (Venezia)

     ·  Formation of Local Development Corporation (Messina)

     ·  Approval CEG Dues $2,500/Resolution (Connolly)

3. Old Business

     ·  Project Updates

        o   Vista  Development Group LLC  (Ritz)

        o   Planning Board Updates (Ritz)

        o   Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

        o   35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Ritz)

     ·  Economic Development Strategy Update

        o   Selkirk Yards Focus Group/Committees  (Ritz)

4. Next Meeting: Regular 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009, Room 101

 

REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

 

REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.  Approval of Minutes of  Regular Meeting – April 1, 2009

2.  Quarterly Financial Report - March 31, 2009 (Traylor)

3.  Old Business

       ·  Project Updates

           o   Vista  Development Group LLC  (Ritz)

           o   Planning Board Updates (Ritz)

           o   Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

           o   35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Ritz)

        ·  Economic Development Strategy Update

           o   Selkirk Yards Focus Group/Committees  (Ritz)

4.   New Business

5.   Next Meeting: Regular 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2009, Room 101

 

REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED

Wednesday, May 5, 2009

 

SPECIAL MEETING

Selkirk Yards Industrial District

Focus Group Meeting #3

Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 7:45 - 9:15 a.m.

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SPECIAL MEETING

Selkirk Yards Industrial District

Energy Focus Group Meeting #1

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - 8:00 a.m.

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SPECIAL MEETING

Selkirk Yards Industrial District

Clapper Road Thruway Interchange Focus Group Meeting #1

Monday, April 6, 2009 - 8:00 a.m.

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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

8:00 a.m., Room 107

1.  Approval of Minutes

      ·  Regular Meeting - March 4, 2009

      ·  Special Meeting – March 18, 2009

2.  Financial Report

      ·  Assessment of Internal Controls (Traylor)

      ·  Distribution of Final Audited Financial Report (Traylor)

3.  Old Business

       ·   Project Updates

            o   Vista  Development Group LLC  (Ritz)

            o   Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

            o   35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Ritz)

        ·   Economic Development Strategy Update

o   Selkirk Yards Focus Group/Committees  (Ritz)

4.   New Business

5.   Next Meeting: Regular, 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Room 101

 

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.  2008 Annual Report to NYS Comptroller & Authority Budget Office (Traylor)

·   Report of Audit Committee on Internal Controls over Financial Accounting 2008 (Venezia/Traylor)

·   2008 Annual Audited Financial Statement / Report of the Audit Committee / Resolution (Venezia/Traylor)

2.  2008 Annual Investment Report / Resolution (Traylor)

3.  Next Meeting: Regular, 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2009, Room 107

 

AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

Friday, March 13, 2009

7:30 a.m., Room 101

1.  Approval of minutes of the 2/4/09 Audit Committee Meeting

2.  Post audit meeting with the auditors to discuss results of the audit

3.  Executive Session with the auditors

4.  Review Audit Committee Charter

5.  Next Meeting:  Special, 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2009, Room 101

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.   Welcome to Victoria Stanton Sweeney and Sam NeJame

2.   Approval of Minutes - Annual Meeting and Regular Meeting – February 6, 2009 

3.   Old Business

       ·   Project Updates

           o   Vista  Development Group LLC  (Scott)

           o   Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

           o   35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Ritz)

           o   Security Supply/Selkirk Warehouses (Connolly)

        ·  Economic Development Strategy Update

           o   Selkirk Yards Focus Group 2/25/09 (Ritz)

        ·  Annual Financial Disclosure (Connolly)

 4.   New Business

        ·  Annual Report to NYS Comptroller & Authority Budget Office

o   2008 Operations and Accomplishments/Resolution (Connolly)

        ·  Annual Investment Report (Traylor)

5.   Next Meeting: Special - 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2009

 

SPECIAL MEETING

Selkirk Yards Industrial District

Focus Group Meeting #2

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 7:45 - 9:15 a.m.

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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Friday, February 6, 2009

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.  Approval of Minutes – November  18, 2008 & December 16, 2008

2.  Old Business

      ·    Project Updates

           o   Vista Development Group LLC (Ritz)

           o   Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance/World Logistics (Connolly)

           o   35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Connolly)

           o   Security Supply/Selkirk Warehouses (Connolly)

           o   Selkirk Yards Industrial Dist.Focus Group Mtg. #2 – Feb. 25, 2009 (Ritz)

3.   New Business

         ·     Quarterly Financial Report (Traylor)

         ·     Audit Committee Update (Venezia)

         ·     Governance Committee Update (Ward)

         ·     Annual Financial Disclosure for Calendar Year 2008 (Connolly)

4.   Other               

5.   Next Regular Meeting:  8:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2009, Room 101

 

ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

Friday, February 6, 2009

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.  Announce Resignations of Member Pamela Clark Robbins, Member Joanne 

     Cunningham & Executive Director/CEO George Leveille

2.  Annual Meeting Administrative Resolution

 

AUDIT COMMITTEE AGENDA

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

7:20 a.m., Room 107

1.  Approval of Minutes of March 18, 2008

2.  Pre Audit Meeting to discuss scope and timing of Audit

3.  Executive Session with Auditor

 

REGULAR MEETING - CANCELLED

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

8:00 a.m., Room 107

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.  Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting – November 18, 2008

2.  Old Business

·   Project Updates

o   McNeary, Inc. (Scott)

o   Vista  Development Group LLC  (Scott)

o   Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance/World Logistics (Connolly)

o   35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Connolly)

o   Security Supply/Selkirk Warehouses (Connolly)

·   Economic Development Strategy Update (Leveille)

           o   Selkirk Yards Focus Group 12/12/08 (Leveille)

3.  New Business

·   Modification of 2008 Budget (Kehoe)

·   Transfer $50,000 Service Agreement Fee /Resolution (Kehoe)

·   2009 Service Agreement/Resolution (Connolly)

·   Other

4.   Next Meeting:  Regular - 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2009

 

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

8:00 a.m., Room 101

      1.   Approval of Minutes

·      Special Meeting October 9, 2008

·      Regular Meeting October 21, 2008

      2. Old Business

·      Project Updates

o   McNeary, Inc.

·         Acknowledge Public Comment (Venezia)

·         Tax Abatement Deviation Discussion (Leveille/Scott)

·         SEQR Resolution (Scott)

·         PILOT Deviation Approval Resolution (Scott)

·         Approving  Resolution (Scott)

o   Vista  Development Group LLC  (Scott)

o   Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

o   35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Connolly)

o   Security Supply/Selkirk Warehouses (Connolly)

·      Economic Development Strategy Update (Leveille)

o   Selkirk Yards Focus Group 12/12/08 (Leveille)

     3.      New Business

     4.   Next Meeting: Regular 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2008

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.      Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting – August 26, 2008 & September 16, 2008

2.         Old Business

·        Project Updates

o       McNeary, Inc.

·        Tax Abatement Deviation (Leveille)

o       Vista  Development Group LLC  (Scott)

o       Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

o       35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Connolly)

o       Security Supply/Selkirk Warehouses (Connolly)

·        Economic Development Strategy Update (Leveille)

·        Tier I Tax Abatement Application Form/Resolution (Leveille)

·        2009 Budget/Resolution (Kehoe)

·        Financial Report 9/30/08 (Kehoe)

·        Autumn 2008 Report (Connolly)

3.   New Business

4.   Next Meeting: Regular, 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2008

 

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, October 9, 2008

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.  Application for Financial Assistance - Logistics One, 218 West Yard Road

2.  Next Meeting: Regular 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.      Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting – August 26, 2008 

2.      Old Business

·        Project Updates

o       Vista  Development Group LLC Update (Scott)

o       Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

o       35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Connolly)

o       Security Supply/Selkirk Warehouses (Connolly)

·        Economic Development Strategy Update (Leveille)

·        Tier I Tax Abatement Application Form (Leveille)

3.      New Business

·        2009 Budget Discussion (Kehoe)

·        Autumn 2008 Report (Leveille)

4.   Next Meeting: Regular, 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2008

 

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

8:00 a.m., Town Hall - Room 101

1.      Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting – July 15, 2008 

2.   Old Business

·        Project Updates

o       Vista Development Group LLC

·        Acknowledge Public Comment (Venezia)

·        Overview Tax Abatements (Leveille)

·        Vista  Tax Abatement: Tier I or Tier II (Leveille)

·        Fee (Connolly)

·        SEQR Resolution (Scott)

·        Agent Resolution (Scott)

o       Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

o       35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Connolly)

o       Security Supply/Selkirk Warehouses (Connolly)

 3.   New Business

·        Economic Development Frame Work (Leveille)

·        Private Activity Bond Allocation $465,000 (Kehoe)

·        Update: Economic Developments E-Newsletter (Connolly)

·        Autumn 2008 Report (Leveille)

 4.   Next Meeting: Regular 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2008

 

 PUBLIC HEARING - VISTA TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS

Monday, August 25, 2008

7:30 p.m., Town Hall - Auditorium

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1.    Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting – June 17, 2008

2.  Old Business

·     Project Updates

o  Vista Development Group LLC (Leveille)

·     Timetable (Scott)

·     Revised Application (Scott)

·     Hearing Date (Scott)

·     SEQR Status (Scott)

o  Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

o  35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC (Connolly)

o  Security Supply/Selkirk Warehouses (Connolly)

·     Major Planning Initiatives Update (Leveille)

·     Quarterly Financial Report (Kehoe)

·     CEG Dues Invoice $2,500 (Kehoe)

 3.   New Business

 4.   Next Regular Meeting:  8:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2008

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
8:00 a.m., Room 101
1. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting – April 22, 2008
2. Old Business
     · Project Updates
          o Vista Development Group, LLC (Leveille)
          o Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)
          o 35 Hamilton of Glenmont, LLC (Connolly)
     · Major Planning Initiatives Update (Leveille)
3. New Business
     · Vista Infrastructure Project / Public Hearing Resolution (Leveille)
     · Security Supply / Selkirk Warehouses (Connolly)
4. Next Regular Meeting: 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2008

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday - May 20, 2008, 8:00 a.m., Room 101

CANCELLED

 

PUBLIC HEARING

Wednesday - April 30, 2008, 7:00 p.m., Room 101

 1.  35 Hamilton of Glenmont LLC, Hamilton Lane, Glenmont, New York

 

 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

 Tuesday - April 22, 2008, 8:00 a.m., Room 101

 1.      Approval of Minutes of Annual Meeting and Regular Meeting – March 18, 2008

2.   Financial Report (Kehoe)

·        Quarterly Financial Report – March 31, 2008

·        Distribution of Final Audited Financial Statement - December 31, 2007

3.  Old Business

·        Project Updates

o       Vista  (Ritz)

o       Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

o       35 Hamilton… LLC/ Malm Realty Project (Connolly)

·        Major Planning Initiatives Update (Ritz)

4.   New Business

·        Tower Development, 218 West Yard Road (Connolly)

5.   Next Meeting:  Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 8:00 a.m.

 

 ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

 Tuesday - March 18, 2008, 8:00 a.m., Room 101

 1.  Annual Meeting Administrative Resolution/Vacancies Audit & Governance

      Committees

 

 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

 Tuesday - March 18, 2008, 8:00 a.m., Room 101

 1.   Approval of Minutes – January 15, 2008 & February 19, 2008

 2.   Annual Report to NYS Comptroller & Authority Budget Office (Kehoe)

·   Annual Audited Financial Statement/Report of Audit Committee (Venezia/Kehoe)

·   Report of Audit Committee on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (Venezia)

·   2007 Operations and Accomplishments (Connolly)

·   Organization Chart (Connolly)

·   Responsibilities of Members (Connolly)

 3.  Old Business

·    Project Updates

o  Vista  (Leveille)

o  Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

·   Major Planning Initiatives Update (Leveille)

·   Bethlehem Economic Development Bulletin (Leveille)

·   Annual Financial Disclosure (Connolly)

 4.  New Business

·  Updated Policies

           o     Budget Policy (Kehoe)

o       Financial Records Policy (Kehoe)

o       Fees (Connolly)

·   35 Hamilton … LLC/Malm Realty Project (Joe Scott/Debra Lambek)

  5.   Next Meeting:  8:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2008

 

AUDIT COMMITTEE AGENDA

  Tuesday, March 14, 2008

  4:00 p.m., Room 107

  1.  Approval of Minutes of January 15, 2008

  2.  Review with Auditor and Approve Audited Annual Financial Report

  3.  Review and Approve Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial

       Reporting

  4.  Executive Session with Auditor

 

 ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

  Tuesday, February 19, 2008

  8:00 a.m., Room 101

  1.   Approval of Minutes Annual Meeting February 20, 2007

  2.   Annual Meeting Administrative Resolution

 

  REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

  Tuesday, February 19, 2008

  8:00 a.m., Room 101

  1.    Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting January, 15, 2008

  2.  Old Business

·        Project Updates

o       Vista  (Leveille)

o       Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

·        Major Planning Initiatives Update (Leveille)

o       Bethlehem 20/20 Advisory Committee

·        Marketing Committee Report

o       Bethlehem Economic Development Bulletin (Leveille) 

·        Annual Financial Disclosure (Connolly) 

  3.   New Business 

·        Updated Policies (Connolly)

o       Budget Policy

o       Financial Records Policy

o       Fees

  4.   Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 8:00 a.m., Room 101

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

8:00 a.m., Room 101

1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting November 20, and December 18, 2007

2. Old Business

·   Project Updates

o  Vista  (Leveille)

o   Empire Merchants North Project (Leveille)

o   Selkirk Ventures/Rail Assistance / World Logistics (Connolly)

 ·   Major Planning Initiatives Update (Leveille)

 ·   Marketing Committee Report

o   Economic Development Newsletter (Leveille)

 ·   Financial Reports (Kehoe)

o   Modification 2007 Budget

o   Quarterly Financial Report 12/31/07

 ·   Audit Committee Report (Venezia)

3. New Business

 ·   Resolution Slingerlands II LaSalle Medical Office LLC Sales Tax Exemption 

      $21,469.00 (Scott)

 ·   Annual Financial Disclosure (Connolly)

4. Next Meeting: 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2008, Annual

 

AUDIT COMMITTEE AGENDA

Tuesday - January 15, 2008

7:45 a.m., Room 101

1.   Approval of Minutes of April 18, 2007

2.   Scope of Audit (meet with auditor and Judi Kehoe)

3.   Executive Session with Auditor