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Home My WebLink About1/25/2022 - Minutes The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County In Person Meeting Minutes Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Tuesday, January 25, 2022, the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia met at the Roanoke County Administration Center Members Present Steve Musselwhite, Chair Woody Windley, Vice-Chair Greg Apostolou Michael Cagle Ssunny Shah Kyle Richardson Barry Thompson Max Beyer Jill Loope, Secretary-Treasurer Peter Lubeck, Counsel Absent Kirtesh Patel Steve Anderson Guests Wade Taylor, Economic Development Manager, Jessica Beemer, Assistant Director of Finance and Management Services, and Allison Fay, Recording Clerk. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Steve Musselwhite called the meeting to order at 9:01 p.m. REQUEST TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA ITEMS No changes or additions. APPROVAL OF December 15, 2021 MINUTES On motion by Barry Thompson to approve the minutes of December 15, 2021 with one correction as presented, seconded by Mike Cagle, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Page 2 of 5 January 25, 2022 Economic Development Authority Minutes FINANCE REPORT Ms. Jessica Beemer, Assistant Director of Finance, reviewed the information provided in the statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances (unaudited) for the 6 months ended December 31,2021. On motion by Greg Apostolou to accept and approve the financial report as presented, seconded by Kyle Richardson, the motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS 1. Waiver of certain Valley TechPark Covenants and Conditions as related to the construction of a facility located on Lot 4A at 0 Technology Drive, Tax Map # 064.02-02-50.00-000 Mr. Lubeck reviewed the Valley TechPark Covenants related to the Lowe's project and the request for a waiver of the provision to approve architectural renderings by the Authority. A rendering was shown of the building design for the Board to review. He stated the waiver will allow the project to continue and staff will ensure that all requirements are being met prior to construction. The Board responded favorably to the rendering and felt it was an appropriate design for the Park. Mr. Beyer asked if staff had received any neighborhood concerns. Ms. Loope stated Valley TechPark is not very close to any homes and she has not received any questions or concerns regarding development in the area. On motion by Greg Apostolou to accept the waiver for certain Valley TechPark covenants and construction, seconded by Max Beyer, the motion carried unanimously. 2. Motion to authorize the Chairman to execute documents enabling Valley TechPark Partners, LLC to effectuate grading on property owned by the Industrial Development Authority of Roanoke County, VA located n LT 3A at 0 Technology Drive in Valley TechPark, Tax Map #064.02-02-50.03-0000 Ms. Loope reviewed the site location of the stormwater management facility the County owns and maintains for Valley TechPark. The developers for the Lowes project are requesting to grade a portion of the property the County owns, and a license agreement is required to allow this work to continue. She stated that Valley TechPark Partners, LLC would maintain the property during the grading, but the County would still own the property. Mr. Apostolou asked about potential traffics increases. Ms. Loope stated the truck traffic will increase, but the roadway in this area is equipped to handle the increase in traffic as it is a four-lane road designed to accommodate traffic and industrial projects. Page 3 of 5 January 25, 2022 Economic Development Authority Minutes On Motion by Michael Cagle to have the Chairman execute documents enabling Valley TechPark, Partners, LLC to effectuate grading on Tax Map #064.02-02-50.03-0000, seconded by Barry Thompson, the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Officers Mr. Musselwhite stated today would be his last meeting. He gave a brief history of his time on the Board and thanked the Board and staff for their good work over the years. Mr. Musselwhite said it has been an honor to serve as Chairman and a board member for more than 20 years and he was very thankful to be a part of the County's economic development growth. He said he thinks this Board does great work and it his time on the Board has been amazing. Ms. Loope thanked Mr. Musselwhite and said it has been honor to work with him. She said he is a man with great integrity and is very grateful for his leadership. The Board members all thanked Mr. Musselwhite for his sery to the community and said it had been a pleasure working with him. A nomination was made to appoint Mr. Woody Windley as Chair. On motion by Steve Musslewhite to accept and approve Wood7y Windley as Chair, seconded by Greg Appstolou, the motion carried by the following voice roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Musselwhite, Mr. Apostolou, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Shah, and Mr. Cagle ABSTAIN: Mr. Windley NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Patel, Mr. Anderson A nomination was made for Mike Cagle as Vice-Chair. On motion by Woody Windley to accept and approve Mike Cagle as Vice Chair, seconded by Steve Musslewhite the motion carried by the following voice roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Musselwhite, Mr. Windley, Mr. Apostolou, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Shah ABSTAIN: Mr. Cagle NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Patel, Mr. Anderson A nomination was made to appoint Ms. Jill Loope as Secretary/Treasurer. On motion by Woody Windley to accept and approve Jill Loope as Secretary/Treasurer, seconded by Steve Musselwhite, the motion carried by the following voice roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Musselwhite, Mr.Windley, Mr. Apostolou, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Shah, and Mr. Cagle Page 4 of 5 January 25, 2022 Economic Development Authority Minutes ABSTAIN: None NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Patel, Mr. Anderson The Board discussed getting younger leadership to serve on the Board for the future. It was suggested that perhaps each Board member could bring a guest to a future meeting to get involved and expose them to what the Board does for the community. They hope this might spark interest in other citizens to become more involved with the Authority. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES Ms. Loope stated she had one item to add to Old Business- She received a letter from the Town notifying the County that a 90-day extension has been granted to the developer of the hotel project in Vinton to March 31st. Staff will continue to work with the Town on this project. Ms. Loope provided an update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan and stated that the Board of Supervisors will formally adopt the plan at a future meeting. She distributed a copy of the Community Strategic Plan to each Board member and said when the Economic Development plan is adopted she will also share this with the Authority. Ms. Loope asked the Board that if they would like to update their photo for the Annual Report to please contact her. She said if not, then the photos used in last year's report will be used again this year. Ms. Loope stated the Old Cave Spring Road property is now under contract with Barnett Properties out of North Carolina. Staff is participating in meeting regarding site plan and traffic impacts for the project. She stated she would keep the Board informed on their progress. The Lidl property on Williamson Road is in the process of being sold to Southern Team Automotive. The property will be part of the new Hyundai dealership project (to be announced soon). REPORTS AN INQUIRIES OF THE BOARD MEMBERS The question of snow removal on sidewalks was mentioned and Mr. Lubeck said the County does not require snow removal of sidewalks, nor does it have the authority to compel the removal of snow from sidewalks. This is in stated in the Virginia State code language referring to the authority of Counties. Mr. Apostolou stated he had attended Illuminights and said it was excellently done and really enjoyed it. Mr. Shah discussed the recent announcement of the training of professional cycling in the area. He stated he thought this will be great for the region. Page 5 of 5 January 25, 2022 Economic Development Authority Minutes ADJOURNMENT On motion by Steve Musselwhite and second by Kyle Richardson, the meeting was adjourned a 9:53 a.m. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING February 16, 2022 spectfully submitted, J oope Secretary-Trea rer