Chris Martin resigns; states personal reasons

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[At the RCPC November 18, meeting Chris Martin, Randolph County Economic Development Director, tendered his resignation stating personal reasons. John Petkas made a motion and Terry Luehr seconded to accept Chris' resignation effective November 20, 2010.

Butch Stellhorn then made a motion and Terry Luehr seconded that Bob Myerscough be appointed interim coordinator. All voted yes except Bob Myerscough who abstained.

In his final report Coordinator Chris Martin discussed a public hearing, for the Mississippi Lime Expansion, being held November 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Chris to attend. Motion made by Bob Myerscough and seconded by Butch Stellhorn, making resolution of support for project and sending to County Commissioners. All voted yes except Terry Luehr who abstained.

In other news:

The minutes of September 12, 2010 meeting were reviewed. Motion by John Petkas to approve minutes. Seconded by Nancy Crossland, All voted yes.

The financial report for September and October were presented. Motion to approve report by Bob Myerscough. Seconded by John Petkas. All voted yes.

Gary Buch at Coulterville Banking Center has first prospect RCPC GAP Financing program. Proposal is for $ 5,000.00 in gap financing. Board reviewed eligibility and directed coordinator to proceed.

A written report was presented and reviewed for the balance of ongoing projects.

Motion was made by Bob Myerscough to move December meeting date to December 16, 2010 at 12 noon at the Courthouse. Seconded by Nancy Crossland. All voted yes Motion to adjourn at 1:37 p.m. by Nancy Crossland, seconded by Dave Mevert. All voted yes