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The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County
Meeting Minutes
Friday, March 29, 2024, the Economic Development Authority met at the Roanoke County
Administration Center
Members Present
Woody Windley, Chair
Michael Cagle, Vice Chair
Greg Apostolou
Todd Ross
Ssunny Shah
Barry Thompson
Kirtesh Patel
Kyle Richardson
Don Sowder
Megan Baker, Secretary-Treasurer
Peter Lubeck, Counsel
Rachel Lower, Counsel
Absent
Jeremy Carroll
Guests
Richard Caywood, County Administrator, Roanoke County
Doug Blount, Assistant County Administrator, Roanoke County
Paul Workman, Accounting Manager, Roanoke County
Karli Foster, Economic Development Specialist, Roanoke County
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Woody Windley called the meeting to order at 8:59 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Megan Baker called the roll.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Broadband expansion project with Shenandoah Cable Television, LLC
Mr. Lubeck presented the proposed broadband expansion project with Shenandoah Cable
Television, LLC. The proposed agreement would expand broadband service to 64 currently
unserved residences in West County.
Ssunny Shah made a motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the proposed agreement
and take any additional steps that may be required to effectuate the performance of the
agreement. Michael Cagle seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
2. License Agreement between the EDA and Western Virginia Water Authority
Mr. Blount presented a proposed license Agreement between the EDA and Western Virginia
Water Authority. The agreement gives the Western Virginia Water Authority permission to
use a portion of Vinton Business Center as a storage area for materials and equipment for a
public construction project for a year.
Michael Cagle made a motion to authorize the Chairman to execute the proposed license
agreement, with any changes approved by the County Attorney's Office. Barry Thompson
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
BRIEFINGS
1. Director's Report
Megan Baker briefed the EDA on Supervisor Shephard's request to look at options for the
Vinton Business Center, the small business grant program, and Assistant Director Dani
Poe's new position as Director of Economic Development for Franklin County.
CLOSED SESSION
At 9:21 a.m., upon a motion by Woody Windley and seconded by Kirtesh Patel, the present
Authority Directors unanimously voted to meet in a closed session, pursuant to Code of Virginia
Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) for discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property, located
in the Cave Spring Magisterial District, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely
affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body.
CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION AND ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS
At 9:53 a.m., upon a motion by Woody Windley and seconded by Don Sowder, the motion
carried unanimously that in the closed session just concluded, nothing was discussed except
the matter which was identified in the motion to-convene in closed session. Only those matters
lawfully permitted to be discussed under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were
discussed. - -
On a motion by Kyle Richardson, seconded by Barry Thompson, the Authority voted
unanimously to authorize the Chairman to execute all documents necessary, including purchase
contracts and/or deeds, to acquire real and personal property and sell and convey real and
personal property in furtherance of Project Cardinal.
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF DIRECTORS
Kyle Richardson requested an update on the status of the former Allstate Building.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Greg Apostolu and seconded by Kirtesh Patel and a unanimous vote, the
meeting adjourned at 10:01 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Megan aker
Secretary-Treasurer -