HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/17/2007 - Minutes The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County
Roanoke County Administration Center
520.4 Bernard Drive
Roanoke;Virginia 24018
Minutes
Wednesday,January 17,2007,9:00 A.M.
Members Present
Chairman-Bill Branch
Vice Chairman-Steve Musselwhite
Greg Apostolou
Carole Brackman
Allan "Cap"Robinson
Craig Sharp
Woody Windley
ED Natt,Counsel
Doug Chittum,Secretary-Treasurer
Terrie Cochran,Recording Clerk
Members Absent
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Guest
Dan O'Donnell,Assistant County Administrator,Management Services
Jill Loope,Assistant Director of Economic Development,Roanoke County
Rebecca Owens,Director of Finance
Elizabeth Atkinson,Financial Analyst,Roanoke County
The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke.County, Virginia met this day at the Roanoke County
Administration Center,this being the regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
Chairman,Billy Branch,called the meetingto order at 9:00 A.M.
Minutes
A motion was made by Cap Robinson to accept the December 20th minutes as read, Seconded by Steve
Musselwhite,carried by unanimous voice vote.
Finance Report
Elizabeth Atkinson, Roanoke County Finance Analyst presented the Finance Reports for the current period
through December 31, 2006. A motion was made:to accept.the financial report as given, carried by
unanimous voice vote.
New Business
1. Plastics One Performance Agreement
Doug Chittum addressed the board concerning the Performance Agreement for Plastics One. A
motion was made by Steve Musselwhite to approve the Performance Agreement as presented and
to give Billy Branch, Chairman, authorization to execute the Performance Agreement for Plastics
One. Seconded by Greg Apostolou.
Briefings
1. PPEA Recreation Facility Project
Dan O'Donnell presented to the board a brief update concerning the PPEA, Recreation Facility
Project.
2.Oppidan
Doug Chittum informed the board that Oppidan declined to participate in the previously approved
Performance Agreement with the County and the EDA. As of this date the project is still being
pursued by Oppidan and the County is offering assistance when appropriate.
3. ITT Night Vision Division Governor's Opportunity Fund
Doug Chittum informed the board that a check was issued in the amount of$700,000, from the
Governor's Opportunity Fund to ITT Night Vision Division. ITT is currently in full compliance with the
conditions of their Performance Agreement,and Staff will continue to monitor the project until it is
complete.
4. CRT Master Plan Revisions
Jill Loope,Assistant Director for Economic Development briefed the board on the progress for the
Center for Research and Technology Master Plan, and invited the board to attend a community
meeting to be held at Spring Hollow on January 25,2007 at 6:30 p.m.
5. Joint work session
Doug Chittum addressed the board regarding a joint work session with the Board of Supervisors.
Doug is to attempt to schedule the meeting for February 13.
Reports and Inquires of Board members
Craig Sharp reported to the board in reference to the Capital Improvement Committee (CIP) that Woody
Windley is doing an excellent job representing the Economic Development Authority.
Adjournment -
Billy Branch,Chairman adjourned the meeting at with unanimous voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
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E.Douglas Chitt m
Secretary-Treasurer
Next Scheduled Meeting:February 21,2007,at 9:00 a.m.