HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/18/2011 - Minutes The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County,
Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke,Virginia 24018
Minutes
Wednesday,May 18,2011,9:00 A.M.
Members Present
Billy Branch, Chairman
Steve Musselwhite, Vice-Chairman •
Greg Apostolou
Paul Henkel
Woody Windley
Secretary-Treasurer, Doug Chittum
Recording Clerk, Glenna Ratcliffe
Members Absent
Carole Brockman
Guest
Jill Loope,Assistant Director of Economic Development
Rebecca Owens. Director of Finance
Elizabeth Atkinson, Manager of Finance
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
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. Branch called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Financial Report
Elizabeth Atkinson, Finance Manager, presented the financial report ending April 30, 2011. She
reported the equity in pooled cash to be$640,246. Ms. Atkinson stated the only activity during
the month was an addition of$339 interest.
The financial report was accepted by consensus.
Minutes
A motion was made by Steve Musselwhite and seconded by Greg Apostolou to approve the
April 20,2011 minutes as read. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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NEW BUSINESS
Removal of Proffered Conditions for Property at Valley Gateway
At this time,Jill Loope, Assistant Director of Economic Development, apprised the Board of the
planned expansion of Coca-Cola located at Valley Gateway. She stated the business will double
in size to 75, 000 square feet. Ms. Loope stated that conditions established on the property in
1990 restrict the company's ability to have adequate signage. Therefore, she asked that the
Board submit a Rezoning application to the BOS requesting that the proffered conditions be
removed from the property. She further stated the conditions were removed from the Kroger
property in 2006; however, they still apply to Integrity and Valley Gateway Properties. This
action will eliminate the conditions from all the property at Valley Gateway.
Steve Musselwhite made a motion authorizing the Chaiman, Billy Branch, to submit a rezoning
request to the BOS requesting removal of proferred conditions from properties at Valley
Gateway. Paul Henkel seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voice vote.
After a motion by Woody Windley and a second by Steve Musselwhite,an item was added to the
. agenda as follows:
Closed Meeting: To discuss or consider the acquisition of real property pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2.2-3711.A.3 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, namely acquisition of
property for public use for economic development purposes, where the discussion in an open
meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the County.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
CLOSED MEETING
At 9:20 a.m., Woody Windley moved to go into closed session,pursuant to the Code of Virginia
Section 2.2-3711.A.5 discussion concerning two prospective businesses or industry's or the
expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of
the businesses or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the county; and,
to discuss or consider the acquisition of real property pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.2-
3711.A.3 of the Code of Virginia, as amended,namely acquisition of property for public use for
economic development purposes,where the discussion in an open meeting would adversely
affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the County. •
The motion was seconded by Steve Musselwhite and carried by unanimous voice vote.
The closed meeting was held from 9:20 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.
Certifying the closed meeting was held in conformity with the code of Virginia.
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At 9:40 a.m., Woody Windley moved to return to open session and adopt the certification. The motion
was seconded by Steve Musselwhite.
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, Pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711.A.5 discussion concerning two
prospective businesses or industry's or the expansion of an existing business or industry where
no previous announcement has been made of the businesses or industry's interest in locating or
expanding its facilities in the county. Sections §2.2-3712 (D) 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 Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Economic Development Authority of
Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's 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 5-0 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, Woody Windley,
Greg Apostolou, and Paul Henkel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Carole Brackman
Reports and Inquiries of Board Members
None
Adiourment
Billy Branch, Chairman, adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
Next Scheduled Meeting
June 15, 2011
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary-Treasurer