Board agrees to explore Development LLC, seeks legal counsel and extends executive director contract

Chairman Jim De Golia raised restructuring options for the board to improve its capacity to develop property under its management, including the possibility of forming a separate Development LLC. The board voted to explore the concept further with partners such as Advance Casper and directed the Executive Director to seek legal counsel on the matter.

Board member David Starcevich said the current organizational structure and staffing create a gap in the board's ability to carry out development work. He proposed hiring roles under a Development LLC, including a Director of Operations, Director of Development, an Administrative Manager and an Executive Director to execute projects and deliver community value.

Mr. Jim Close moved to pursue the exploration and legal review; Mr. Pat Sweeney seconded and the motion carried with all members in attendance voting in favor, per the minutes.

During the Development Committee report Executive Director Rob Hurless noted two active project items: a doctor's office seeking to expand parking that will need to meet the City Planner about leasing additional board land, and a proposed cell tower project awaiting drawings from the broker.

On personnel, Mr. Mike Layton moved and Mr. Jim Milne seconded a motion to extend Executive Director Rob Hurless's contract for six months, to continue monthly thereafter with agreement from both parties; the motion carried with all members in attendance voting to approve. The minutes record the extension; the board did not record further contract terms in the meeting minutes.

Next steps: the Executive Director was directed to consult legal counsel about the Development LLC proposal and to report back; the board's future meeting schedule lists dates in April and May for follow-up and regular business.