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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/2013 - Minutes The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County Roanoke County Administration Center 5204 Bernard Drive Roanoke,Virginia 24018 Minutes Wednesday, October 16,2013,9:00 A.M. Members Present Steve Musselwhite, Chairman Woody Windley, Vice-Chair Billy Branch Greg Apostolou Paul Henkel Kirtesh Patel (arrived at 9:15 am) Steve Anderson Jill Loope, Secretary Treasurer Paul Mahoney, Legal Counsel Members Absent Sunny Shah Guest Brian Carter, Finance Manager Anita McMillan, Planner,Town of Vinton Diana Rosapepe, Director of Library Services The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia met this day at the Roanoke County Administration Center,this being their regularly scheduled meeting Call to order Mr. Musselwhite called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Request to Postpone,.Add, or Change the Order of the Agenda Items Mr. Musselwhite stated that Greg Apostolou was planning to attend the County Stonnwater meeting on October 24 as he will not be able to attend. Because of a scheduling conflict with the Training Room, the update and presentation on Roanoke County Library Systems was postponed until a later date. Approval of the August 21,2013 Minutes A motion was made by Steve Anderson seconded by Paul Henkel to approve the August 21, 2013 minutes as written. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. EDA Minutes Page 2 October 16,2013 Finance Report Brian Carter presented the financial report for the period ending September 31, 2013. He reported the equity in pooled cash to be$620,323.70. A motion approving the financial report was made by Woody Windley, and seconded by Steve Anderson. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. NEW BUSINESS EDA By-Laws • Paul Mahoney, Counsel, reviewed the current by-laws and the suggested revision. He stated the issue was with the fixed number constituting a quorum. Because the EDA does not have all the members appointed at this time, he suggested the quorum should be a majority of those appointed. He further stated that property transfers would require an absolute majority. • A motion approving the amended by-laws was made by Billy Branch, seconded by Paul Henkel. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Ms. Loope stated the second Catawba representative has not been appointed at this time. Downtown Vinton Facade Grant—Taz Wade,Inc.—Jim Peters Anita McMillan, Planner with the Town of Vinton, was present representing the facade grant request. Ms. Loope stated the intent of the facade grant process is to improve buildings in downtown Vinton with the goal being adherence to the guidelines set forth regarding facade grants. Ms. McMillan stated the property is located on the corner of Cleveland Avenue and Pollard Street and because two sides of this building face the street, Mr. Peters is applying for two grants, at a total of$10,000. According to the submitted plans,the brick will remain unpainted; the color of the facade entryway arch is to match the mortar in the brickwork of the existing building. The paint around roofline will be earth tones to complement the mortar color. The entryway foyer will have its own A-frame roof with the arch attached to the front. It will be a metal panel with stucco finish. The fluorescent lighting will be replaced with recessed lighting. The total cost of the estimated improvements as of October 14, 2013 is $27,500. Steve Musselwhite pointed out the building is across the street from the proposed new Vinton Library,the former High's Ice Cream Building. Mr. McGhee stated that Downtown Vinton is an area in which businesses faces huge struggles to succeed and the building on Cleveland and Pollard is in a critical location in downtown Vinton. EDA Minutes Page 3 October 16,2013 Ms. McMillan pointed out that any modifications to the original submission must be reviewed and approved by the Town of Vinton. After discussion, a motion was made by Steve Musselwhite , seconded by Greg Apostolou, to approve the request in the amount of $7,500 ($5,000 for the grant facing Pollard Street and $2,500 for the side facing Cleveland Avenue, since it has less improvement costs). The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Economic Development Updates Ms. Loope stated the department is busy with the opening of Ardagh Packaging and Canline Systems. She stated she is currently working to request a waiver of the noise ordinance for construction activities at the Ardagh site. The construction activity involves significant facility renovations and in order to ensure a smooth construction schedule and to meet Ardagh's agressive start-up deadlines, construction may require concrete pours and erection of steel after 10:00 p.m. She stated she did not anticipate this to be an issue. Reports and Inquiries of Board Members Steve Musselwhite provided members with a schedule of the Stonnwater Citizens' Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule. (Attached) ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m. NEXT MEETING The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 18, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Ji1tL ope Secretary-Treasurer