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Copyright ©2003 PCDA
March 15, 2000 - A long way to go and a relatively short
time to get there. That's the task facing the new regional airport group that
began the task of organizing Wednesday evening.
Leff Moore volunteered to draft By-Laws for the "Just In time" Transportation
Development Corporation. Moore first presented a "working draft"
of a Mission Statement for the organization. After considerable discussion,
members developed a revised statement that will be presented to the board
at its next meeting (6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2000). The revised draft
is:
"To develop good jobs and global opportunities in Central and Southwestern West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky and Southeastern Ohio by the promotion and development of a world class highway, rail, air and river transportation system that will allow business and people in the region to compete in the world economy."
Further refinement of the mission statement is expected prior to final presentation to the board at next week's meeting. The by-laws also received considerable discussion. Shelley Huffman, one of Lincoln County's appointees, reported that Cabell, Lincoln, Wayne, and Logan Counties have appointed their three members each. Putnam has appointed two of the three members and Lawrence County, Ohio, the Ashland Alliance (Boyd & Greenup Counties in Kentucky) and Mason County had each appointed one. No appointments have been made to date from Jackson, Boone or Mingo Counties. Five members are also to be appointed to the corporation board by Labor Representatives. When all appointments have been made, the full board will include almost 40 people.
A resolution was presented to the group by the Putnam County Democratic Committee. The resolution gives "support to the new western regional airport site in Lincoln County," by the county committee. The resolution was presented by Michael Elliott, Chairman of the Putnam County Democratic Executive Committee.
Stephen Haid, Stephen Haid & Associates, was also on hand to explain the "education" and "advocacy" aspects of the state-wide campaign that is proposed when the group is fully organized. A "kick-off press conference" was discussed and planning on the activity will continue. Mr. Haid agreed to prepare letterhead, a logo and associated materials to be presented at the next meeting of the board.
A draft agenda for next week's board meeting was also discussed. The draft agenda includes: (1) discussion/review/adoption of a finalized mission statement, (2) modification/adoption of the By-Laws of the Corporation, (3) election of a permanent Chaiperson, (4) election of other officers, (5) presentation/adoption of a resolution authorizing signatures of officer(s) on articles of incorporation, by-laws and other necessary documentation, (6) appointment of standing committees.
Shelley Huffman was asked to serve as Chairperson of the nominating committee. The committee is to prepare a slate of officers to be presented at next week's meeting. The board then agreed to meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month for the next six (6) months. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2000, immediately prior to the next meeting of the Just in Time Committee.