July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
JCDC raises OK'd (12/8/04)
Board grants pay increases for all three employees
By By Mike Snyder-
The final meeting of this year included the approval of raises for 2005 for three employees of a local economic development group.
Members of the Jay County Development Corporation Board of Directors gave raises to executive director Bob Quadrozzi, community developer Wayne Bailey and administrative assistant Jodi Scott Tuesday afternoon.
The board, meeting this month only at the Freeman Scout Facility near the Jay County Landfill, approved 3.5 percent raises for Bailey and Scott, and a 2.5 percent raise for Quadrozzi.
All three employees received above-average marks in evaluations done by the JCDC executive committee, board president Chuck Huffman told board members.
A recommendation to grant a higher percentage raise to Bailey was made, Huffman said, because his current salary is significantly lower than Quadrozzi’s. “We felt we wanted to bump him up a little faster,” Huffman said.
Operations for the county’s community development functions are fully-funded by tax dollars. The county also contributes more than $70,000 in economic development income tax proceeds to fund JCDC.
With the 3.5 percent raise, Bailey’s 2005 salary will be $45,473, up from $43,935. Quadrozzi will make $72,567 next year, a 2.5 percent increase from his current level of $70,797.
The 3.5 percent increase for Scott will give her an hourly wage of $11.39.
Also Tuesday, board members voted to approve moving JCDC into a building on South Meridian Street in Portland. JCDC is currently located on East Main Street.
The building, at 118 S. Meridian St., is owned by a group called Jay Pride LLC that includes local banker Barry Hudson. Jay Pride plans to rehabilitate the building, creating space for JCDC, the Portland Area Chamber of Commerce, Jay County Visitor & Tourism Bureau and the Jay/Portland Building and Planning Department.
“It’s my very strong recommendation that this board seriously consider this co-location,” said Quadrozzi, who told board members the idea of a common home for the chamber and JCDC has been discussed for 12 of the 13 years he’s served as executive director.
Portland Mayor Bruce Hosier, a member of the JCDC board, added his support. “We think it’s a great opportunity ... drive by and just imagine that building being completely re-done ... I think it’s a win-win situation,” Hosier said.
Quadrozzi said Tuesday a plan is being developed that would eventually transfer ownership of the building to the city.
“We just think that for us to help meet our development and revitalization (goals) downtown, the city of Portland is going to have to take the lead to get this accomplished,” Hosier said this morning.
In other business Tuesday, JCDC board members:
•Received a welcome from Gary Maitlen, a local scout leader who talked briefly about the amenities at the Freeman Scout Facility, which was built by landfill owner Waste Management as part of an landfill expansion. Local scouts lease the cabin and about 80 acres of land around it for $1 per year. The facility includes a 12-acre lake.
Maitlen, who said the facility is available for rental by not-for-profit groups, said it is a valuable asset.
“This thing ought to be on the economic development tour” for those interested in bringing a business or industry to Jay County, Maitlen said.
•Were reminded by Jay School Corporation superintendent Barbara Downing that a public meeting to discuss a proposed extensive addition and renovation to Jay County High School will be held Monday, Dec. 20. The project, as proposed, would include construction of a second gym, a new swimming pool and a new heating and air conditioning system. The meeting will be held in the JCHS commons area beginning at 6 p.m.
•Were introduced to Michael Earley, president/CEO of Omnicity Inc., a provider of wireless high speed Internet service. The company plans to begin transmitting signals to its initial customers sometime between Dec. 17 and Dec. 22, Earley said Tuesday.
The company will provide service in the Portland and Dunkirk/Redkey areas initially, and hopes to reach all of Jay County in the next 12 to 24 months.[[In-content Ad]]
Members of the Jay County Development Corporation Board of Directors gave raises to executive director Bob Quadrozzi, community developer Wayne Bailey and administrative assistant Jodi Scott Tuesday afternoon.
The board, meeting this month only at the Freeman Scout Facility near the Jay County Landfill, approved 3.5 percent raises for Bailey and Scott, and a 2.5 percent raise for Quadrozzi.
All three employees received above-average marks in evaluations done by the JCDC executive committee, board president Chuck Huffman told board members.
A recommendation to grant a higher percentage raise to Bailey was made, Huffman said, because his current salary is significantly lower than Quadrozzi’s. “We felt we wanted to bump him up a little faster,” Huffman said.
Operations for the county’s community development functions are fully-funded by tax dollars. The county also contributes more than $70,000 in economic development income tax proceeds to fund JCDC.
With the 3.5 percent raise, Bailey’s 2005 salary will be $45,473, up from $43,935. Quadrozzi will make $72,567 next year, a 2.5 percent increase from his current level of $70,797.
The 3.5 percent increase for Scott will give her an hourly wage of $11.39.
Also Tuesday, board members voted to approve moving JCDC into a building on South Meridian Street in Portland. JCDC is currently located on East Main Street.
The building, at 118 S. Meridian St., is owned by a group called Jay Pride LLC that includes local banker Barry Hudson. Jay Pride plans to rehabilitate the building, creating space for JCDC, the Portland Area Chamber of Commerce, Jay County Visitor & Tourism Bureau and the Jay/Portland Building and Planning Department.
“It’s my very strong recommendation that this board seriously consider this co-location,” said Quadrozzi, who told board members the idea of a common home for the chamber and JCDC has been discussed for 12 of the 13 years he’s served as executive director.
Portland Mayor Bruce Hosier, a member of the JCDC board, added his support. “We think it’s a great opportunity ... drive by and just imagine that building being completely re-done ... I think it’s a win-win situation,” Hosier said.
Quadrozzi said Tuesday a plan is being developed that would eventually transfer ownership of the building to the city.
“We just think that for us to help meet our development and revitalization (goals) downtown, the city of Portland is going to have to take the lead to get this accomplished,” Hosier said this morning.
In other business Tuesday, JCDC board members:
•Received a welcome from Gary Maitlen, a local scout leader who talked briefly about the amenities at the Freeman Scout Facility, which was built by landfill owner Waste Management as part of an landfill expansion. Local scouts lease the cabin and about 80 acres of land around it for $1 per year. The facility includes a 12-acre lake.
Maitlen, who said the facility is available for rental by not-for-profit groups, said it is a valuable asset.
“This thing ought to be on the economic development tour” for those interested in bringing a business or industry to Jay County, Maitlen said.
•Were reminded by Jay School Corporation superintendent Barbara Downing that a public meeting to discuss a proposed extensive addition and renovation to Jay County High School will be held Monday, Dec. 20. The project, as proposed, would include construction of a second gym, a new swimming pool and a new heating and air conditioning system. The meeting will be held in the JCHS commons area beginning at 6 p.m.
•Were introduced to Michael Earley, president/CEO of Omnicity Inc., a provider of wireless high speed Internet service. The company plans to begin transmitting signals to its initial customers sometime between Dec. 17 and Dec. 22, Earley said Tuesday.
The company will provide service in the Portland and Dunkirk/Redkey areas initially, and hopes to reach all of Jay County in the next 12 to 24 months.[[In-content Ad]]
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