The January meeting of the LKADC was held January 20, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wirt County Development Authority office in Elizabeth. The meeting was called to order by Dan McDonald, President. Those attending included Members: Dan McDonald, Dick Ullum, Alvin Engelke, Larry McCallister (proxy), Robert Lowe Jr., Bryan Sims (proxy), Keith Wilson, Lew Full. Staff: Diane Ludwig. Guests: Dave Barr, Ken Stempowski.

Minutes from the December 16^th, 2002 meeting were approved without changes or corrections. Motion, Keith Wilson; 2^nd: Dick Ullum.

Financial records, expenditures and current bills were presented for approval. Motion: Alvin Engelke; 2nd: Robert Lowe Jr. Motion approved.

Clarification of an issue regarding the credit card was discussed. Original approval had been for a $1500.00 limit for the card. However, when the final paperwork came from Wesbanco, the credit limit established for the card had to be split between the two persons who would have cards. Splitting the $1500.00 limit would cause problems when travel / lodging bills are involved; week-long training frequently costs more than $750.00 to attend. Motion was made to amend the original approval, to $1500.00 limit for Dan McDonald, and $1500.00 limit for Diana Ludwig. Motion: Dick Ullum; 2^nd: Keith Wilson. Motion approved.

The board was updated on the status of local projects in both counties and the surrounding area. Items of discussion included: update of activities at the Palestine Fish Hatchery, Aquaculture Forum, Microloan funds, Creston & McFarlan Post Offices, I77-I79 connector, Status of LED grant application. Motion was made to approve a resolution authorizing Dan McDonald to act as the LKADC’s authorized representative with the WVDO, regarding the new LED application once it is approved. Sending that resolution with the LED grant paperwork can speed up approval sometimes. Motion to approve resolution: Dick Ullum; 2^nd: Alvin Engelke. Motion approved.

It was requested that no meeting take place in February. Staff will be attending finance training in Charleston, and the board president will in Key West. Motion was made to cancel the February meeting and allow payment of normal and customary expenses during that month. Motion: Dick Ullum; 2n^d: Alvin Engelke. Motion approved.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting will be Monday, March 17th, 2003, in Grantsville.