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Industrial Development Authority of Roanoke County
10 a.m.
December 11, 1996
Members Present: Other guests:
Bill Branch, Chairman Brian Duncan
Carole Brackman
Ron Martin Members Absent:
Darnall Vinyard Guy Byrd, Rick Cranwell
Ed Natt, Counsel Carson Quarles,Vice Chairman
Tim Gubala, Secretary-Treasurer
Bill Branch called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. in the conference room of the Roanoke County
Administration Building. Upon a motion by Ron Martin, seconded by Carole Brackman,the minutes of
the October 8,November 12 and November 25, 1996 meetings were approved by unanimous voice vote.
Old Business - Discussion of Authority/Board of Supervisors Agreement
Ed Natt reported that he had talked with Paul Mahoney about the status of the agreement. Paul Mahoney
indicated that Elmer Hodge is reviewing the agreement for his comment and approval.
New Business -R.R. Donnelley & Sons project update of a shell building
Brian Duncan,Assistant Director of Economic Development,reported that Donnelley would be obtaining
a temporary certificate of occupancy in January 1997 so that 40 employees could begin using the building.
Brian presented the project budget which shows a current expenditure of$1,093,185.00. An anticipated
surplus amount of$1,049,033.00 is planned to be used for additional on-site grading in the spring of 1997.
This grading project would be bid.
Brian introduced the concept of locating a child care center in Valley TechPark. He reported that R.R.
Donnelley had contacted other major employers in the west County area about the need for a child care
facility. The Authority discussed the concept but did not reach a consensus on the matter.
New Business - Beahm property option
Tim Gubala reported that he had talked to Joe Ramsey,Boone& Company, about terms and a price for the
extension of an option on the 50.08 acre Beahm site on Old Mountain Road in northern Roanoke County.
Joe said the Beahm family wanted $5,000 for a two-year extension with a 10% increase in the sale price
per acre. After discussion, Darnall Vinyard made a motion for the Secretary-Treasurer to ask for a one-
month extension to January 15, 1997. Ron Martin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer's Report
Tim Gubala presented Treasurer's reports for the months of September,October and November 1996. After
a brief review, Chairman Branch said that they were received and filed.
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Tim Gubala reminded the Authority members to fill out and file the disclosure statements as requested by
the Board of Supervisors.
There being no further business, the Authority adjourned at 10:34 a.m. and agreed to meet at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday January 8, 1997 at the County Administration Building for the purpose of holding the annual
meeting and election of officers.
Respectfully submitted
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Timothy W. G bala
Secretary-Treasurer
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