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amendments. NewBusiness Ms. Ellen Bern and Mr. Matt Beaver with the University City Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) provided an overview of a request for funding. The Chamber requested $40,180 in EDRST funds to help fund a full-time directorfor the Chamber. The request is equal to just under one half of the Chamber’s $83,280 budget. The Chamber would act as a partner with the City to help market all business districts, promote vacant building including Olive and act as a liaison for businesses. The Chamber would also help identify and build new leadership to expand events and promotional opportunities and to act to bind the business community together. Board members generally expressed support for the Chamber and asked to see the job description for the position. They also sought clarification on the use of EDRST administration funds, discussing whether or not the request should be project based rather than for administration. Board members expressed concern about funding the Chamber Director’s salary out of the EDRST on an ongoing basis. The Board determinedthat additional information was needed prior to taking action on the request. The Board was agreeable to scheduling a special meeting to consider a revised submittal from the Chamber. OtherBusiness a.PublicComments– Greg Pace,7171 Westmoreland, in support of the Chamber request, complimented the Board on the discussion, and stated there should be accountability and the request should be made each year, with the Chamber reporting on progress made. Elsie Glickert, 6712 Etzel, referred to University City East, an organization existing years ago, which represented Olive Boulevard but was no longer in existence. She also urged the Board to meet more frequently than quarterly and advocated moving the meeting to 6:30 in the evening. She also wondered if the difference between the State and County portions of Olive had an effect on the look and condition of the road. b.Quarterly meeting dates were discussed. Staff indicated that proposed dates will be e-mailed to the Board for feedback, and final dates will be provided as soon as possible. A motion was made by Mr. Kuhlman and seconded by Mr. Peters that the Board meet quarterly at 4:00 p.m. Motion carried. c. Staff reminded the EDRSTB and meeting attendees that the EDRST can be used city- wide. It was noted that the applications should be revised accordingly. Therebeingnofurtherbusiness, themeetingadjournedat5:21p.m. Respectfullysubmitted, JackieWellington EDRSTBSecretary 2