Kane County Jobs Committee met March 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Co-chair Gillam called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Mark Davoust Board Member Present Barbara Hernandez Board Member Present Philip Lewis Board Member Present Myrna Molina Board Member Present Angela C Thomas Board Member Present Brian Dahl Co-Chair Absent Rebecca Gillam Co-Chair Present
Also present: Co. Bd. member Allan; Dev. staff Toth; OCR Dir. Berger & staff Gonzalez; ITD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock & staff Urdaneta; and members of the public.
2. Approval of Minutes: February 17, 2017
Result: Approved with Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Myrna Molina, Board Member
Seconder: Mark Davoust, Board Member
Ayes: Mark Davoust, Barbara Hernandez, Philip Lewis, Myrna Molina, Angela C Thomas, Rebecca Gillam
Absent: Brian Dahl
A change in the agenda order followed.
3. Jobs Committee Priorities
Focus on Tourism Highlights, Jobs, and Career Opportunities in Kane County (Priorities 3 and 4): Krisilee Murphy, Director of Marketing - Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Referencing a presentation not included in the agenda packet, Ms. Murphy provided background on the Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. They are a non-membership based organization whose job is to market the Elgin area to visitors and residents. Murphy stated the largest draw of the area is the Fox River Bike Trail. They spend about 90% of their budget on marketing the trail. Murphy promoted several venues within their community. She reported that tourism in Kane County supports over 4,000 jobs. Brief conversation followed.
4. Office of Community Reinvestment - Workforce Development Division
5. Comments by Co-Chair
Co-chair Gillam requested an update on the Metro Chicago Export Grants. Dev. staff Toth provided a brief update on grant recipient Doran Scales Inc. He reported they will be presenting full updates on the last two grant beneficiaries at next month’s meeting.
6. Public Comment
None
7. Reports Placed on File
Result: Place Written Reports on File [Unanimous]
Mover: Mark Davoust, Board Member
Seconder: Philip Lewis, Board Member
Ayes: Mark Davoust, Barbara Hernandez, Philip Lewis, Myrna Molina, Angela C Thomas, Rebecca Gillam
Absent: Brian Dahl
8. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
9. Adjournment
Result: Approved with Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Philip Lewis, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Ayes: Mark Davoust, Barbara Hernandez, Philip Lewis, Myrna Molina, Angela C Thomas, Rebecca Gillam
An=bsent: Brian Dahl
This meeting was adjourned at 11:10 AM.
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