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Regular Scheduled Meeting
CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
November 2, 2010 – 12:00 p.m.
City Administrative Offices, Conference Room
The regular scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency convened at 12:00 noon on
November 2, 2010 in the Conference Room at Caldwell City Hall Administrative Offices with
Chairman ElJay Waite presiding. Roll was called:
Present: ElJay Waite, Rob Hopper, and Leona Fouts
Ex-Officio: Mayor Garret Nancolas
Absent: Steve Rule, Amy Rojas
Guests: Steve Fultz, CCEDC; Theresa Hardin, Caldwell Chamber of Commerce
President Waite stated that reports will be heard, however no business will be conducted due to lack
of a quorum.
OLD BUSINESS
#1: C/CEDC Activity Report presented by Steve Fultz, Executive Director:
Highlights for October 2010
• “Project Bake” is a company interested in 100,000sf in Sky Ranch Business Park vicinity.
Phase 1 projected cost of $3-5 million, 25+ jobs with wages starting at $14.75/hour. Also
considering site in Baker City.
• “Project Flight” interested in 20,000sf at the airport. Includes flight simulator, aircraft
maintenance. 12-20 jobs to Caldwell (no new job creation) averaging $22/hour. Meeting
with CWI and TVCC to create aviation maintenance related classes.
• Continued discussions regarding the establishment of a Foreign Trade Zone. Will have
more information next month.
• Working with potential downtown restaurant with steakhouse theme.
• Working on strategies for the use of the Larry Miller site. CWI is a potential user.
NEW BUSINESS
#1 Resignation submitted by Commissioner Rule: Chairman Waite provided a copy of a
letter of resignation from Commissioner Rule. Action will be taken at the next meeting.
#2 Consider proposal from Bob Runyon: No report available.
#3 Consider Resolution 2011-2: Chairman Waite presented copy of a proposed Resolution
authorizing a streetscape improvement plan. Action will be taken at the next meeting.
#4 Special report and proposal from Tom Smith, owner of Chukar’s Espresso and Deli:
Tom Smith reported that SW District Health is requiring the installation of a refrigerated sandwich
prep table in order to continue serving fresh-made sandwiches at the deli. Mr. Smith presented a
proposal for a self-contained/mobile unit that can be accommodated in the deli with the relocation
of a section of counter space. Cost is $1,394 for the unit plus a maximum of $730 for
labor/materials. Action will be taken at the next meeting.
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Chairman Waite proposed a special meeting be held on Friday, November 5, 2010, to take action on
necessary business.
The next meeting will be held November 5, 2010 at 1:30pm.
Meeting concluded at 1:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Leona Fouts
Secretary