At the meeting this Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. starting with a roll call: Robin Vos, Pat Hoffman, Bill Phenicie, Matt Russell, David Torgler, Frank Cannella and Karen Schinke Absent: Larry Dawley, Ken Jaeger and Paul Mueller.

Also present at the meeting were Gordon Kacala, Jenny Trick and Joanne Allen.

Approval of Minutes. Motion by Frank Cannella, seconded by Bill Phenicie the minutes of the April 25, 2001 EDC meeting were approved.

Old Business.

None.

New Business.

Gordon Kacala provided a copy of the Business Survey to the committee members for their review. He indicated that approximately 420 manufacturing companies throughout Racine County, with employees greater than 10, received the past year’s survey, with a 25-30% response rate.

This year, an added emphasis will be upon Burlington’s needs. The survey will be handled in partnership with the ED Committee, the Chamber of Commerce and RCEDC to retrieve the survey and likely gain a facility tour. Given this focused effort, it is hopeful that the response rate will be greater and allow for a good exchange of information from the visited companies.

After review of the list of manufacturing and non-manufacturing companies, the committee believed it was important to visit both sectors. Joanne Allen was then directed to provide an assignment listing to each EDC member for their follow up and potential site visit.

Other Matters.

Mayor Lois offered a copy of the Gateway Technical College (GTC) folder for the EDC review. The Burlington GTC facility is a Certification Center for Western Racine County. The Mayor offered that the Burlington facility may be expanding to accommodate additional training opportunities.

Adjourn.

On a motion by Frank Cannella, seconded by Matthew Russell, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.