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Director Haro report that that on the first outreach attempt to recruit applicants, only one a pplication was received; on a second attempt, 42 applications were received and a total of 5 qualified. The task force will conduct interviews and report to the Board. 14. BUDGET AND PROGRAM TASK FORCE, ]~resented by Mike Metzler Director Metzler noted that the Budget and Program Task Force will meet on February 3, 2003 in City Hall and in addition to the items referred to the task force by the board will address the RFP rrocess as part of the business plan 15. EDUCATION TASK FORCE, presented by Maria Haro Director Haro noted that at the last Education Task Force meeting, elections were held and she was selected as Chair and Victoria Zaragoza as Vice-Chair. The task force is currently finalizing goals and objectives and meets the first Thursday of each month. 16. MARKETING AD HOC TASK FORCE, presented by Mai Cong Director Cong reported that the Marketing Task Force is working on a marketing plan to support the business plan and is developing the proper message to send out to the businesses and residents in the zone. She noted that the Task Force and staff are looking at ways to advertise the FEZ tax incentive program. 17. SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE, presented by Larry Haynes Director Haynes reported that the committee met on January 22, 2003 to go over objectives. He reported that Dale Ward gave a presentation to the Task Force relative to the status of the research and development infrastructure project, He also noted .that there are still openings on the Task Force. The next meeting will be held on February 26, 2003 to discuss activities which support the business plan. STAFF REPORTS 18. RESIGNATION OF SAEC DIRECTOR LEAMAN, presented by Bill Manis Empowerment Zone Manager Bill Manis reported that the Board has received a letter of resignation from Larry Leaman, who noted that he is SAEC MINUTES 7 JANUARY 22, 2003