HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/18/2007 - Minutes The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County
Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke,Virginia 24018
Minutes.
Wednesday,April 18, 2007, 9:00 A.M.
Members Present
Chairman-Bill Branch
Vice Chairman-Steve Musselwhite
Greg Apostolou
Carole Brockman
Allan "Cap" Robinson
Woody Windley
Counsel, ED Natt,
Secretary-Treasurer, Doug,Chittum
Recording Clerk,Terrie Cochran
Members Absent
Craig.Sharp
Guest
Jill Lo.ope,Assistant Director of Economic Development, Roanoke County
Megan Cronise, Planner, Community Development for Roanoke County
The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia met this day at the Roanoke
County Administration Center,this being their regularly,scheduled monthly meeting.
A. Call to order.
Chairman, Billy Branch, called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
B. Minutes
A motion was made by Cap Robinson to accept the March 7, 2007 minutes as read,
Seconded by Steve Musselwhite, carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Finance Report
Due to the Finance Department being in training at Hollins University, no financial report was
given.
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D. New Business
1. Commercial Corridor Grant Program
A. Alpha Christian Child Care Center
Megan Cronise, Planner for Roanoke County Community Development requested
the approval of an application for Alpha Christian Child Care Center, in the
amount of $3750; according to the guidelines of the Commercial Corridor Grant
Program.
A motion was made by Steve Musselwhite to accept the application as given;
seconded by Greg Apostolou. Carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Briefings
Doug Chittum gave an update to the board concerning the following projects.
1. Audit Performance Agreements
2. North County Business Park
3. Center for Research and Technology
4. Heartland Corridor
F. Closed Meeting
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING CLOSED MEETING WAS HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF
VIRGINIA
At 9:15 a.m., Vice Chairman Steve Musselwhite moved to go into closed meeting; seconded
by Greg Apostolou, pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711 A (30) discussion
regarding the terms of scope of a public contract where discussion in an open session would
adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, namely
contract with New Millennium.
The closed meeting was held from 9:15 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
CERTIFYING the closed meeting was held in conformity with the Code of Virginia.
At 9:30 a.m., Allan "Cap" Robinson moved to return to open session and adopt the
certification; seconded by Carole Brackman. The motion was filed and carried by unanimous
voice vote.
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WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened
a closed meeting on the date pursuant to an affirmation-recorded vote and in accordance
with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3711 A (30)discussion regarding the terms of scope of a public
contract where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position
or negotiating strategy of the public body, namely contract with New Millennium. Sections
§2.2-3711.A (30) of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Economic
Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such closed meeting was
conducted in conformity with the Virginia Law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke
County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each members knowledge on such
public business matters as were identified in the motions convening the closed meeting
were heard, discussed or considered by the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke
County, Virginia
On a motion of 6-0 to adopt the Certification or Resolution for a Closed Meeting and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Chairman, Bill Branch, Vice-Chairman-Steve Musselwhite, Greg Apostolou,
Carole Brackman, Allan "Cap" Robinson, Woody Windley
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Craig Sharp
A motion was made by Greg Apostolou giving Chairman, Billy Branch authorization to
execute a Performance Agreement between New Millennium, Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors and the Economic Development Authority; seconded by Allan "Cap" Robinson.
Carried by unanimous voice vote.
G. Reports and Inquires of Board Members
Hearing none
H.Adjournment
Chairman, Billy Branch adjourned the meeting at 9:40 with unanimous voice vote.
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E. Douglas C ttum 7
Secretary-Treasurer