The Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) board met December 14, 2022. Present were: Lori Seymour, Roger Martin, Bob Alldredge, Jill Davis, and Jeff Meyer. Monica Bailey and Carol Clark were also present.

The November minutes were approved.

The November financials were also approved as presented. Bailey informed the board that CD #3945 at Bank Midwest matured December 11, 2022, and was renewed as a 14-month CD at 3.4%. CD #7551 at Farmers State Bank is maturing December 22, 2022. Board members voted to cash that CD, deposit $10,000 in the checking account, and invest the remainder of the funds in a CD at either Farmers State Bank or Citizens Bank & Trust, whichever bank offers the best rate at that time.

Director Report

Monica reported that 2023 Business Improvement Grant applications will be available after January 3 and will be accepted via mail only starting February 1. Applications will be considered in the order they are received.

The 2023 ACDC Scholarship applications (due February 28) are now available in each counselor’s office.

Great Northwest Day at the Capitol 2023 is scheduled for February 7-8.

New Business

The board reviewed the 2023 budget. All approved to accept the budget.

The meeting was then adjourned.