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Commissioner Petty states that a local business list which the City could use to contact local businesses and notify them of development opportunities would be very useful for both the City and local business. Eng agrees and states that he can add this aspect to the Workplan. Eng also states that the deliverables should be completed by the years end and that progress and results will be reported to City staff. President Weidt states that he likes the list of goals and that he hopes this draft will continue to development into a useful tool which can be used by the City to enhance its economic development. DISCUSSION ON ALTERNATE EDA MEMBERS Giguere introduces the use of alternate members within the EDA. Giguere explains how the EDA is organized as well as the duties of the EDA as a Commission within the City. Giguere then explains that although the current EDA bylaws mention the organization and duties of the EDA, they do not mention the use of alternate members. The main purpose of an alternate member would be filling in for absent members during meetings. When filling in for absent members, an alternate members would assume all powers held by an EDA Commissioner. Alternates would also be encouraged to attend all meetings in order to remain informed about what is going on within the Commission as well as be prepared to fill the seat of an absent member. At times when there are no absent members, the alternate member would still sit at the Dias with the Commission and discuss topics. However, alternate members can only vote when filling in for an absent member. Commissioner Houle questions the need for alternate members and their ability to vote in the absence of EDA members. Commissioner Petty suggests that instead of appointing alternate members, the EDA should adopt rules in terms of attendance to encourage all members to attend meetings. Juba explains there is a need for an alternate member because there is almost always an absent member during meetings and that discussions would have greater context if all members were present. Therefore, an alternate member could increase the number of members at the meeting. Juba suggests that the EDA approve the EDA resolution revising EDA bylaws to allow the use of alternate members. Puleo makes a motion, seconded by Klein, to approve the EDA resolution revising EDA bylaws to allow the use of alternate members. All Ayes. Motion carried.