Menno Area Development Corporation

Minutes of May 18, 2010 Meeting

President Dale Weiss called the meeting to order at 12:12 PM.

Jerome Hoff moved, Darlene Mehlhaf seconded to approved the agenda,

motion carried.

Marsha Schelske moved, Donna Zeeb seconded to approve the minutes,

motion carried.

Ken Bertsch moved, Jerome Hoff seconded to approve the financial report,

motion carried.

The SEFP report was presented by Nancy Larsen. The April 26th Investors Reception was attended by 68 participants. The Corporation Luncheon in

Sioux Falls was attended by 26 participants. There is new activity in

McCook County.

SEFP has a list of questions to ask the local business owners for the

"Enterprising Entrepreneurs" program. This is for tips and advice to

assist them in business practices. Jerome will ask Peg to add this to

next month's agenda.

Committee reports

Housing report-we are still working on the details. "Slow progress"

according to Shannon Herrboldt. The next committee meeting is June 7th.

Old Business- The Menno-Olivet CDC Fire Department's request for  funds/

Jaws of Life. Ken Bertsch noted this is legal to request funds and it is a

worthy cause but this is not our objective or goal. Ken made a motion to deny

the request, Jerome seconded, motion carried.

The next meeting, the annual meeting, will be held on June 15th at the Open

Door Cafe at 12:00 noon.

Election of Officers- The 2-3 year terms currently held by Brent Haberman

and Marsha Schelske are set to expire. We will entertain nominations from the floor or the incumbents may run.

The sign on the west side of Menno will need to be removed for the highway

project as it is too close to the right of way. It is wood and needs retouching

or replacement. Brent Haberman will take the sign down and Leroy Friesen

will remove the posts. Brent will check into repairs or replacement. A 4x8 board would cost $160. Could the city pay for the board and MADC for having it painted? Perhaps 2 boards for a bigger sign?

Shawn Black made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Brent Haberman seconded,

motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 PM

Submitted by Marsha Schelske