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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/15/2021 - Minutes The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County Roanoke County Administration Center Minutes Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the Economic Development.Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia met at the Roanoke County Administration Center EDA Members Present Steve Musselwhite, Chair Woody Windley, Vice-Chair Greg Apostolou Max Beyer Ssunny Shah Michael Cagle Steve Anderson Kyle Richardson Barry Thompson. Peter Lubeck, Counsel Jill Loope, Secretary-Treasurer Members Absent Patel Kirtesh Guest Wade Tayler, Economic Development Manager, Jessica Beemer, Assistant Finance Director, Allison Fay, Recording Clerk CALL TO ORDER Chairman Steve Musselwhite called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The Board held a moment of silence for Board of Supervisor Chairman Jason Peter's son, Nick Peters, who recently passed away. REQUEST TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA ITEMS No changes. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 21, 2021 MINUTES On motion by Woody Windley to approve the minutes of October 20, 2021 as presented, seconded by Ssunny Shah the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Page 2 of 4 December 15, 2021 Economic Development Authority Minutes FINANCE REPORT Ms. Jessica Beemer, Assistant Director of Finance, reviewed the information provided in the financial report from November 2021, but also provided the October 2021 report as well and said if the Board had any questions on the October report to please let her know. On motion by Mike Cagle to accept and approve the financial reports as presented, seconded by Barry Thompson, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Musselwhite thanked staff for providing breakfast. Ms. Loope stated she wanted to thank the Board for their service throughout the year and express her appreciation for each of the Board members. Ms. Loope stated she made an error with regard to payroll for the Board from the last scheduled meeting. She said that some members were paid erroneously, but that this would be reconciled in the payroll submitted for today's meeting. There were no other old business items to discuss. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of an option agreement for the purchase and sale of real property located at 0 Old Cove Springs Road (Tax Map No. 076.20-03-05.00-0000),4555 Old Cave Spring Road (Tax Map No. 076.20-03-02.00-0000), 4445 Brambleton Ave. (Tax Map No. 086.08-04-04.00-0000), and 4441 Brambleton Ave. (Tax Map No. 086.08-04-05.00- 0000), all of which are located in the Windsor Hills Magisterial District, and authorizing the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute such option agreement. Ms. Loope reviewed the locations and discussed the properties involved with the agreement between the Board and Barnett Properties, LLC. She stated the property was 2.6 aces and includes 5 parcels. Ms. Loope explained there will be an approximate 1-year due diligence period. Ms. Loope reviewed the options that were being proposed and stated the sale price was $655,000. She gave a history of the property, shared that negotiations started in 2017, and stated that VDOT has removed all on-site materials and underground tanks leaving the property clean and ready to go under contract. Ms. Loope discussed the current zoning of each parcel and stated once the property is acquired by the owners they will go through the rezoning process. Mr. Beyer discussed previous real-estate sales the Board has been involved in. Page 3 of 4 December 15, 2021 Economic Development Authority Minutes On motion by Mike Cagle to approve the option agreement for the purchase and sale of real property between the Board and Barnett Properties, LLC located at 0 Old Cove Spring Road, seconded by Ssunny Shah. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 2. At 9:20 am, Mr. Musselwhite moved to go into closed session pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711(A)(3): Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body; namely the Vinton Business Center. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Musselwhite, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Windley, Mr. Apostolou, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Shah, Mr. Richardson and Mr. Cagle ABSTAIN: None NAYS: None ABSENT: None The closed session was held from 9:20 a.m. until 9:53 a.m. Certifying the closed meeting was held in conformity with the Code of Virginia WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened a closed meeting on December15, 2021 pursuant to an affirmation-recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act. WHEREAS, the public business matters addressed in the closed meeting were exempt from the open meeting requirements, Pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.2- 3711(A) (3): Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body; namely the Vinton Business Center. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each members knowledge only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES Ms. Loope stated that Lowes was opening a distribution center that should be announced soon. She said the building will be 60,000 square feet and will create 70 jobs for the area. Page 4 of 4 December 15, 2021 Economic Development Authority Minutes - Ms. Loope also stated the Metis Plaza building was almost 100% leased. She said the Galen School of Nursing will bring up to 400 students and 40-50 employees. Ms. Loope said Tanglewood Mall was moving along well, with Chili's and Popeye's beginning construction this spring. Ms. Loope informed the Board that the County had been awarded VATI Grants and reviewed the broadband grants awarded. Ms. Loope reviewed EDA Build Back Better grant funds that were recently awarded to Virginia Tech on behalf of Southwest Virginia in the amount of $500,000. She stated the funding would go towards transportation, logistics and automotive related projects. The region will compete for additional funding, and is engaging business partners in the Phase 2 planning effort. This includes Mack Trucks, who is very supportive of the process and anticipated project funding. Economic Development staff provide early leadership in the development of this effort, which served as a catalyst for the project. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS No items reported at this time. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Mike Cagle and second by Barry Thompson the Economic Development Authority meeting was adjourned at 10:07 a.m. The Board will be informed when the January 2022 meeting will be held. Respectfully submitted, Ji oope Secretary-Treasurer