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Industrial Development Authority of Roanoke County
10 a.m.
January 8, 1997
Members Present: Other guests:
Bill Branch, Chairman Brian Duncan
Carson Quarles, Vice Chairman Linda Sims
Carole Brackman Member(s) Absent:
Guy Byrd Ron Martin
Rick Cranwell
Darnell Vinyard
Tim Gubala, Secretary-Treasurer
Ed Natt, Counsel
Mr. Branch called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. in the fourth floor conference room of the
Roanoke County Administration Building. Upon a motion by Mr. Cranwell, seconded by Mr.
Byrd, the minutes of the December 11, 1996 meeting were approved by unanimous voice vote.
Election of Officers
Mr.Natt discussed the process in which Board members were elected and their respective duties.
► Upon nomination by Mr. Quarles and being seconded by Mr. Cranwell,
Mr. Branch was unanimously elected Chairman.
► Upon nomination by Mr. Byrd and being seconded by Mr. Cranwell,
Mr. Quarles was unanimously elected as Vice-Chairman.
► Upon nomination by Mr. Quarles and being seconded by Mr. Cranwell,
Mr. Gubala was unanimously elected as Secretary/Treasurer.
Old Business -Beahm Option
Mr. Gubala discussed the pros and cons of renewing the Beahm option. Mr. Vinyard and others
felt that the IDA could continue to market the site without going to the expense of renewing the
option. Upon motion by Mr. Vinyard, seconded by Mr. Cranwell, the Board unanimously agreed
not to renew the Beahm option.
Old Business -Donnelley Update
Mr. Duncan discussed items related to a potential child care facility to serve Valley TechPark,
signage and landscaping.
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Old Business-Authority/County Agreement
The members requested that the minutes indicate their displeasure and growing impatience with
the lack of a formal agreement between the Authority and the County. Mr. Natt indicated.that,
the County wanted to make some additional changes. Mr. Quarles indicated theat he was
concerned about the liability of the individual Authority Board members. With the consensus of
the Board Mr Byrd outlined the Authorities options:
► Approve the Agreement as is and return to the County Administrator or
► Not approve any forthcoming request to the Authority until the Agreement is approved by
County.
New Business -Williamson Road mini-grant application
Ms. Sims of the Roanoke County Planning Department discussed the Harbor Inn Restaurant
application for$4,450 to replace an existing 35-foot sign. The new sign will meet current design
criteria and be landscaped. Mr. Quarles moved to approve the grant request, as well as authorize
the appropriate officers to sign the necessary documents. Mrs. Brackman seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
Treasurer's Report
Mr. Gubala stated that his report would be forthcoming.
Discussion
Mr. Gubala discussed the forthcoming multi-party agreement regarding the shell building at
Valley Gateway.
Members requested an update on the ITT agreement. Mr. Gubala stated that at this time we had
not expended any funds on this project.
Mr. Byrd inquired as to the status of the Valley TechPark sign. Mr. Duncan noted that the
Roanoke County Procurement Department would bid the project in the IDA's name.
There being no further business, the Authority adjourned at 10:55 a.m. and agreed to meet at 10
a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 1997, at the Roanoke County Administration Building.
Respectfully submitted
Brian T. Duncan
Acting Secretary-Treasurer
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