Doing Business in Nelson County: December 20, 2007

December 20, 2007

Nelson County Economic Development Authority
December 20, 2007

Present:
Alphonso Taylor
Greg Kelly
Natt Hall
Erwin Berry
Stu Armstrong

Absent:
Steve Crandall

There was no public comment.

Motion: To approve the October 4 and 31 meeting minutes as written. Armstrong-Hall (6-0)

Treasurer Stu Armstrong reported funds on hand in the amount of $149,000 and noted that he will prepare a draft 2009 budget for members' review prior to the January meeting.

Members agreed by consensus to change their January meeting to Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 3:00 pm at The Nelson Center.

Motion: That the Nelson County Economic Development Authority approve the Wintergreen Economic Stimulus grant as adopted by the Board of Supervisors at their December 11, 2007 and authorize the Authority Chairperson to execute the required documents. Hall-Berry (6-0-1 Armstrong abstained) Roll call vote: Alphonso Taylor, aye; Greg Kelly, aye; Natt Hall, aye; Erwin Berry, aye; Stu Armstrong, aye; Powell, aye.

Motion: That the Nelson County Economic Development Authority approve the Wintergreen Economic Stimulus grant as adopted by the Board of Supervisors at their December 11, 2007 and authorize the Authority Chairperson to execute the required documents. Hall-Kelly 3-0-3 (Armstrong, Powell, Berry abstained, noting their conflicts of interest, as they own property at Wintergreen). Roll call vote: Alphonso Taylor, aye; Greg Kelly, aye; Natt Hall, aye.

Natt Hall reported that he had, on behalf of the EDA, signed the deed for the sale of the Callohill (16.572 acre parcel) for $160,000 to Callohill Development Company, LLC.

Members directed staff to set a date for a work session with representatives of the Service Authority, county staff and Central Virginia Electric Cooperative to discuss the EDA's offer to purchase the Colleen Business Park.

Stu Armstrong reviewed the information about the Piedmont Housing Alliance’s micro loan program. He will submit a resolution to re-allocate the approximately $65,000 of program income to the eligible counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna and Nelson. Stu will work with Nora Gilespie from the Small Business Development Center.

Greg Kelly reported that the EDA members were invited to the January 8, 2008 focus group for the strategic planning process for the Thomas Jefferson Partnership for Economic Development.

Greg Kelly has accepted a board position with the Piedmont Workforce Network.

Stu Armstrong has been appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Foreclosure Prevention.

Erwin Berry asked if the EDA would have a strategic planning session in 2008.

Alphonso Taylor thanks the EDA for their support in 2007 and encouraged them to pursue their mission to promote the diversity and growth of the County's economic base.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Meeting notes attributed to Rural Nelson, Inc.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County of Nelson, through the Economic Development Authority seeks to promote industry and development and trade; and,

WHEREAS, Wintergreen Partners Inc. and its subsidiary, Wintergreen Hospitality Partners, LLC are pursuing a capital improvements program for the expansion of the Wintergreen Resort facilities; and,

WHEREAS, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors met on December 11, 2007 and adopted the Economic Stimulus Grant agreement by and between the Nelson County Economic Development Authority, Wintergreen Partners, Inc., and Wintergreen Hospitality Partners, LLC; and,

THEREFORE, SO BE IT RESOLVED, that the Nelson County Economic Development Authority met on December 20, 2007 and approved the Wintergreen Economic Stimulus grant and authorized the Authority Chairperson to execute the required documents.

ATTEST:

Alphonso Taylor
Chairperson, Nelson County Economic Development Authority