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TCC Minutes - October 2019
Technology Commercialization Committee
Special Meeting Minutes
Iowa Economic Development Authority
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
October 15, 2019
11:00 a.m.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT VIA TELEPHONE: |
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Kathy Zehr |
Pankaj Monga |
Emily Harris |
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Davin Hills |
Hank Norem |
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OTHERS PRESENT: |
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Rita Grimm, IEDA |
Kerri Yost, IEDA |
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Katie Rockey, IEDA Paul Stueckradt, IEDA |
Gail Kotval, IEDA |
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Call to Order
TCC Chair Kathy Zehr called to order the Special Meeting of the Technology Commercialization Committee (TCC) of the Iowa Economic Development Authority at 11:02 a.m. A quorum of the TCC was established with the following members present: Emily Harris, Pankaj Monga, Kathy Zehr, Hank Norem, and Davin Hills.
Public Comment
No comments were made.
Closed Session
MOTION:
Davin Hills moved that the TCC go into closed session at 11:03 a.m. pursuant to Iowa Code sections 21.5(1)a, 15.118, 22.7.3, and 22.7.6 to review and discuss records IEDA is required to treat as confidential under Iowa law. The motion was seconded by Emily Harris. Roll call vote was taken. Motion carried unanimously.
TCC members present for closed session – Pankaj Monga, Hank Norem, Emily Harris, Davin Hills, and Kathy Zehr. Others present during closed session: IEDA - Rita Grimm, Katie Rockey, Paul Stueckradt, Gail Kotval, and Kerri Yost
The TCC called Doug Strawn, Steve L’Heureux and Dwight Steward of Igor at 11:11 a.m. and ended the call at 11:20 a.m.
Hank Norem disclosed that he has a conflict of interest necessitating that he recuse himself from discussion and action regarding the request by Ag Manufacturing and Technology and exited the meeting at 11:25 p.m. A copy of the notice of conflict is attached to these minutes.
Open Session
MOTION: Davin Hills moved that the TCC go back into open session at 11:34 a.m., seconded by Pankaj Monga. Hank Norem was not present when the vote was taken. Motion carried unanimously of all members present.
Ag Manufacturing and Technology – Prole
MOTION: Davin Hills moved that the TCC recommend that the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approve the request that IEDA subordinate its senior UCC-1 security position to West Bank, seconded by Pankaj Monga. Hank Norem was not present when the vote was taken. Motion carried unanimously of all members present.
Hank Norem returned to the meeting via telephone.
Igor – Johnston
MOTION: Hank Norem moved that the TCC recommend that the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approve the request that IEDA subordinate its UCC-1 security position to Farmers and Merchants State Bank, seconded by Emily Harris. Roll call vote was taken. Motion carried unanimously.
Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Technology Commercialization Committee is scheduled for November 7, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.
Adjournment
There being no further business at the meeting of the Technology Commercialization Committee, meeting adjourned at 11:38 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kerri Yost, Board Secretary
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________________________ Gail Kotval |
____________________________ Kathy Zehr |
Board Administrator TCC Chair