HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/3/2007 - Minutes The Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County
Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke,Virginia 24018
Minutes:
Wednesday, October.3, 2007, 9:00A.M.,
Members Present
Chairman-Bill Branch
Greg Apostolou
Carole Brackman
Allan "Cap" Robinson
Woody Windley ..
Steve Musselwhite
Counsel, Ed Natt
Secretary-Treasurer, Doug Ch,ittum
Recording Clerk, Glenna Ratcliffe
Members Absent
None
Guest
Elmer Hodge, County Administrator
Diane Hyatt, Chief.Financial Officer
Jill Loope, Assistant Director of Economic Development, Roanoke County
Elizabeth Atkinson, Finance Manager
Consuella Caudill, Assistant Town Manager, Town of.Vinton
The Economic Development Authority of:Roanoke County, Virginia met this day at the Roanoke
County Administration Center, this being a special called meeting to discuss the North. County
Business Park Performance Agreement, and to replace the regularly scheduled meeting of
September 19, 2007.
Call to order
Chairman, Billy Branch, called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
Minutes
A motion was made by Cap Robinson to approve the minutes as read. The motion was
seconded.by Steve Musselwhite and carried by unanimous voice vote.
Finance Report
Elizabeth Atkinson, Finance Manager, presented the Financial Reports for the current period
through August 30, 2007.
A motion was made by Steve Musselwhite and seconded by Carole Brackman to accept the
4 financial report as given. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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New Business
Vinton-Roanoke County Façade Mini-Grant Application:
Ms. Consuella Caudill, Vinton's Assistant Town Manager, was present representing the
application. She reviewed the application with members and stated the application was
within required guidelines. Janice Goerke, Owner, will operate Jan's Fabulous finds located
at 118 E. Lee Avenue. The amount of the request was $3,962.26.
After brief discussion regarding the application guidelines, a motion was made by Steve
Musselwhite, seconded by Woody Windley to approve the grant request. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
Commerical Corridor Matching Grant Reimbursement Funds for Alpha Christian Child Care
Center.
Ms. Twila Briscoe, owner of Alpha Christian Child Care Center, was awarded a mini grant of
$3,750.00 based on an application package submitted to the County with specific
guidelines in accordance with the Commercial Corridor Matching Grant. After inspection of
the project, it was determined Ms. Briscoe do not install the fence as specified on the
approved application and signed contract; therefore, the amount awarded was reduced to
$2,437.50. At the request of Ms. Briscoe, Mr. Chittum asked the EDA to review the request
and determine if the decision could be reversed and award the total amount of$3,750.
After discussion, Cap Robinson made a motion to uphold the decision of the EDA to reduce
funding. The motion was seconded by Greg Apostolou and carried by unanimous voice
vote.
North County Business Park Performance Agreement
Mr. Elmer Hodge, County Administrator, and Diane Hyatt, Roanoke County Chief Financial
Officer, were present to answer questions or address concerns of the EDA regarding the
agreement. Mr. Hodge stated this agreement provided for the development and
construction of approximately 190 acres located off interstate 581 and Woodhaven Road in
Roanoke County for a business park. It will also be coordinated with an option agreement
between the County and the Company for the acquisition by the County of approximately 12
acres for the site of the proposed Multi-generational Recreation Center. Ms. Hyatt reviewed
the financial aspects of the agreement and will provide funding documents to the Chairman
regarding Capitol Projects and fee structures.
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After discussion, Cap Robinson made a motion to authorize the Chairman of the Board to
sign the agreement. Greg Apostolou seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voice.
vote.
Briefing
Multi-Generational Recreation Center. Mr. Hodge briefed the •EDA regarding plans for a Multi-
Generational Recreation Center to be located in the north County Business Park. He stated the
recreation center was an evolution of the business park and will be instrumental in attracting
specific companies to the park. The center's operating cost will be self supporting; however, a
portion of the debt service will be included as part of a bond sale along with the library, garage
and fire station.
Reports and Inquiries of Board Members
Mr. Chittum announced the appointment of Mr. Anthony Conner to complete the unexpired
portion of the four-year term of Craig Sharp who recently resigned. Mr. Conner's term will expire
on September 26, 2010. Also, Greg Apostolou and Carole Brackman were reappointed on
September 27, 2007 both-with terms expiring September 27, 2011.
Adjournment
Bill Branch, Chairman, adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
Next Scheduled Meeting
November.21, 2007
Respectfully submitted,
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E. Douglas Chittum
Secretary-Treasurer