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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/18/2023 - Minutes The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County In Person Meeting Minutes Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Wednesday, January 18, 2023, the Economic Development Authority met at the Roanoke County Administration Center Members Present Woody Windley, Chair Michael Cagle, Vice-Chair Greg Apostolou Ssunny Shah Barry Thompson Steve Anderson Don Sowder Peter Lubeck, Counsel Absent Kirtesh Patel Kyle Richardson Guests Richard Caywood, County Administrator Doug Blount, Assistant County Administrator Megan Baker, Economic Development Director Philip Thompson, Planning Director Jessica Beemer Assistant Finance Director Pete Peters, Town Manger Town of Vinton Marshall Stanley, Economic Development Specialist, Town of Vinton Allison Fay, Recording Clerk CALL TO ORDER Chairman Woody Windley called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. REQUEST TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA ITEMS None. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 19, 2022 MINUTES On motion by Sunny Shah to approve the minutes of October 19, 2022, seconded by Mike Cagle, the motion carried by unanimous vote. Page 2 of 4 January 18, 2023 Economic Development Authority Minutes FINANCE REPORT Jessica Beemer, Assistant Finance Director, reviewed the statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in the fund balances ending December 31, 2022. The current cash balance in the EDA account is $554,359. On motion by Michael Cagle to accept and approve the financial report as presented, seconded by Greg Apostolou, the motion carried unanimously. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WELCOME Richard Caywood welcomed the Board Members and said he looked forward to working with them. He introduced Megan Baker as the new Director of Economic Development and Dani Poe as the new Assistant Director of Economic Development. Mr. Caywood also stated a new administrative assistant and economic development specialist would be starting soon. Mr. Caywood stated how economic development is a priority for the Board of Supervisors. NEW BUSINESS 1. Introduction of New Board member Don Sowder Chairman Windley welcomed Mr. Sowder to the Authority. 2. Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Lawrence M. (Max) Beyer for his service to the Economic Development Authority. Chairman Windley read Mr. Beyer's Resolution to the Board. On motion by Michael Cagle to approve the Resolution for Lawrence M. (Max) Beyer, seconded by Barry Thompson, the motion carried unanimously. 3. Election of Officers Chairman Windley opened the nominations. A nomination was made by to appoint Woody Windley as Chair. A voice roll call was called and on motion by Greg Apostolou to accept and approve Woody Windley as Chair, seconded by Mike Cagle. The motion carried by the following voice roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Cagle Mr. Apostolou, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Shah, and Mr. Sowder ABSTAIN: Mr. Windley NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Patel, Mr. Richardson A nomination was made for Mike Cagle as Vice-Chair. Page 3 of 4 January 18, 2023 Economic Development Authority Minutes A voice roll call was called and on motion by Woody Windley to accept and approve Mike Cagle as Vice Chair, seconded by Steve Anderson The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr.Windley, Mr. Apostolou, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Shah and Mr. Sowder ABSTAIN: Mr. Cagle NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Patel, Mr. Richardson Ms. Megan Baker was nominated for Secretary/Treasurer. A voice roll call was called and on motion by Woody Windley to accept. A second was not needed. The motion carried by the following voice roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Windley, Mr. Cagle, Mr. Apostolou, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Shah, and Mr. Cagle ABSTAIN: None NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Patel, Mr. Richardson 4. Introduction of Megan Baker, Director of Economic Development Ms. Baker introduced her herself to the Authority and said she looked forward to working with board members. Mr. Blount stated he would be attending meetings in the future and said he looked forward to also working with Board. He provided Ms. Baker's background and discussed upcoming items staff plans on brining before the Board in the coming meetings. 5. Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan- Economic Development Mr. Blount provided a presentation on the Strategic Plan and reviewed the background of the plan and listed the Strategic Target of the Outcome Areas: Economic Development, Community Development, Outdoor Recreation, Education, Housing, Public Safety and Organizational Effectiveness. Mr. Blount reviewed the major outcomes of the plan and provided a copy of the report to the Board that relates to economic development. The report listed the priorities and key tasks and activities with target dates of completion. In addition to Economic Development goals he also included Community Developments priorities. Mr. Blount said the Strategic Plan would be on the next agenda for the Board to discuss further and stated staff welcomed any comments the Board might have. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS Chairman Windley asked for clarification of the virtual meeting requirements. Mr. Lubeck reviewed the current policy and requirements that are in place and what could be done virtually. Page 4 of 4 January 18, 2023 Economic Development Authority Minutes The Board discussed potential new dates and times the Board would like to meet. The consensus was for the meetings to still be held at 9 am on Wednesdays. They also agreed to trying to keep the meetings to one hour. REPORTS AN INQUIRIES OF THE BOARD MEMBERS No comments. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Michael Cagle and second by Ssunny Shah, the meeting was adjourned 10:28 a.m. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING Ms. Baker said the next meeting would be February 15, 2023. Respectfully Submitted, Megan Baker Secretary-Treasurer