HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/20/2008 - Minutes The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County
Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke,Virginia 24018
Minutes
Wednesday,August 20,2008, 9:00 A.M.
Members Present
Chairman-Bill Branch
Greg Apostolou
Carole.Bradman
Allan"Cap"Robinson
Woody Windley
Counsel, Dan Barnes
Secretary-Treasurer, Doug Chittum
Recording Clerk, Glenna Ratcliffe
Members Absent
Vice Chairman-Steve Musselwhite
Anthony Conner _
Guest
Jill Loope,Assistant Director of Economic Development, Roanoke County
Elizabeth Atkinson, Manager of Finance
The Economic Development Authority of.Roanoke County, Virginia met this day at the
Roanoke County Administration Center, this being their regularly scheduled monthly
meeting.
Call to order
Chairman, Billy Branch, called the meeting to order at 9:03 A.M.
Minutes
A motion was made by Cap Robinson and seconded by Woody Windley, to approve the minutes
as read. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Finance Report
Elizabeth Atkinson, Manager of Finance, presented the Financial Reports for the current period
through June 30, 2008 and presented the proposed EDA budget for the Year Ending June 30,
2009._
A motion was made by Allan "Cap" Robinson and seconded by Greg Apostolou to accept the
financial report as given including the proposed EDA Budget for the Year ending June 30, 2009.
`� � The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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Briefings
Richfield Retirement Community
'Mr. Chittum apprised members of the EDA that bond counsel for Richfield Retirement
Community contacted Mr. Barnes regarding possible authority financing. A completed
application is expected for the September meeting. Richfield will be requesting to refinance an
existing loan and possible financing for construction of two additional assisted living units.
Novozvmes.Performance Agreement
Ms. Loope, Assistant Director of Economic Development, addressed members of the EDA
regarding the Novozymes Performance Agreement. As of December 2008, Novozymes will not
be in compliance with the executed Performance Agreement. The Board of Supervisors gave a
two year extension to the original agreement for construction of a manufacturing facility.
However, that deadline is approaching (December, 2008) and the company still has not built the
facility. The Board of Supervisors have indicated they do not wish to grant further extensions.
Ms. Loope stated she has met with company officials with friendly dialogue. She stated the
company is doing very well but they do not feel the time is right to build the manufacturing
facility. They are not saying they will never build,just won't build right now.
After some discussion, the Board members wanted to convey to the Board of Supervisors their
support of having formal discussions with Novozymes regarding expansion on site, possibly a
right of first refusal for property.
CLOSED MEETING
At 9:10 a.m., Allan"Cap"Robinson moved to go into closed meeting, seconded by Greg
Apostolou,pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711(A) (29), for a discussion regarding
the terms of the scope of a public contract where discussion in an open session would adversely
affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, more specifically to
discuss revisions to a performance agreement between Roanoke County, Roanoke County
Economic Development and Tecton.
A motion was made by Cap Robinson, seconded by Carol Brackman to extend the performance
agreement with Tecton Products by 15 months and authorize the Chairman, Billy Branch, to sign
the amended agreement.
The closed meeting was held from 9:10 a.m. until 9:20 a.m.
`� ' Certifying the closed meeting was held in conformity with the Code of Virginia.
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At 9:20 a.m., Greg Apostolou moved to return to open session and adopt the certification, seconded by
Allan"Cap"Robinson. The motion was filed and carried by unanimous vote.
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened
a closed meeting on August 20,2008 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 Section §2.2-3711 A (29), in that such matters entailed a
discussion regarding the terms or 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
a contract with Tecton. Section §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 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
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, Greg Apostolou, Carole Brackman, Allan "Cap"
Robinson, Woody Windley .
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Vice-Chairman, Steve Musselwhite
Anthony Conner
Reports and Inquiries of Board Members
Hearing none
Adjournment
Billy Branch, Chairman, adjourned the meeting at 9:25.
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Next Scheduled Meeting
September 17, 2008
Respectfully submitted,
E. Douglas hittum
Secretary-Treasurer