MINUTES OF THE JUNE 21, 2010

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ALLIANCE CITY COUNCIL

The meeting was called to order by President Benincasa at 9:00 A.M. 

ROLL CALL: Alan Andreani, Roy Clunk, Larry Dordea, and Steve Okey, present.

Also Present were:

Alliance Mayor Toni Middleton

Alliance Safety Service Director John Blaser

U.S. Representative on the 16^th Congressional District, John Boccieri

Ohio Governor’s Office Region 9 Regional Director, Chris Couples

Ohio Senate 33^rd District  Senator John Schiavoni

Ohio Representative 61^st House District, Mark Okey

Stark County Commissioner Todd Bosley

Stark County Commissioner Steven Meeks

Executive Director of Stark County Department of Jobs and Family Services, Julie Barnes

Stark County Department of Jobs and Family Services,     Tom Thompson

Alliance Area Development Foundation President, Tom Pukys

Alliance Chamber of Commerce President, Mark Locke

Stark Development Board Vice President of Business Development, Alan Edie

Alliance Community Hospital CEO, Stan Jonas

Representatives of Local Business:

            Acme Industrial Group

            Anstine Machine

            Central Coated Products

            Costal Pet Products

            Compu-Tek

            Don Pancho’s Tex Mex Café

            MAC Trailer

            Morgan Engineering

            Robertson Heating Supply

            Roy’s Wash & Lube

            Terry’s Tire Town

            Trilogy Plastics

            Winkle Industries

Hall of Fame Central Labor Council AFL/CIO President, Dan Sciury

United Steel Workers Local 3059 President Bill Collins

Associate Dean of The University of Mount Union, Dr. James Thoms

Alliance City Schools Representative, Roger Yauman

Greater Stark County Urban League Interim President, Vince Watts

Presentation was given on economic challenges and governmental efforts and initiatives

Discussion and presentation was given of current programs and efforts in the City and the area

Discussion was held of new ideas, changes in current programs, brainstorming, and information for labor and employers.

ADJOURNMENT: Noting no further business to come before the body or  Council, President Benincasa adjourned the special meeting at 12:00 noon.

__________________________________                       ________________________________