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` Commissioner Gutzwiller suggested that because of a conflict with the RDC's legal counsel, the RDC seek outside counsel to present the plan to the Plan Commission. Commissioner Corman made the motion to seek outside legal counsel, which was seconded by Commissioner Stoltz. The motion passed 5-0. Southbridge Crossing: No update at this time. Old Business: Powder Pro Coating Services Relocation: Manns presented the RDC with documentation from Powder Pro Coating Services regarding the purchase of a building in Flagstaff Industrial Park and the move from their existing location to their new building. Per the previous MOU between the RDC and Powder Pro, Manns asked that the RDC provide the $30,000 relocation assistance to Powder Pro since documentation has been provided and current relocation costs have far exceeded the assistance provided by the RDC. Commissioner Boyd made the motion to provide Powder Pro with the $30,000 previously agreed upon. Commissioner Stultz seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. Cherry Blossom Way: Manns presented the RDC with a change order totaling $111,873.16 deduct from the current plant due to grade issues. Grades will have to be adjusted and it is expected that at a later date, a change order add will come before the RDC totaling near the price of the deduct. Commissioner Corman accepted the change order as submitted. Commissioner Boyd seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. New Business: Southbridge Crossing Notice of Sale: Commissioner Gutzwiller provided documentation regarding the Notice of Sale of Southbridge Crossing for a cost of $2,250,000. Offers will be read in a public meeting on Thursday, August 4th at 6:00pm and provided an offer is within the realm the RDC can statutorily accept, an offer will be accepted at 4:00pm on August 111h. Commissioner Corman made the motion to proceed with the Notice of Sale of Southbridge Crossing at a price of $2,250,000. Commissioner Beikman seconded the motion, which carried 5-0. OCRA Workforce Development Program (WDP): On behalf of the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), Manns provided a request to provide matching funds for OCRA's WDP. This program, which the MCEDC originally applied for in 2015, would be a county -wide initiative providing workforce training to no/low skilled workers. The request from the MCEDC was for $50,000. After some discussion, Commissioner Boyd made the motion to provide $20,000 in matching funds to the program, continent upon the participation of others throughout the county. Commissioner Corman seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. Legal Update: No legal update. Economic Development/Projects Update: Manns provided a monthly update, stating that much of her time was spent on the coordination of the Indiana Street project as well as Southbridge Crossing. Per last month's request, Manns send a letter to terminate (within 10 days) the offer with Project Iced Tea, which was a previously agreed upon offer of relocation costs in lieu of a tax abatement. Review of Claims: Commissioner Corman made the motion to accept claims as presented. Commissioner Beikman seconded the motion, which passed 5-0.