Doing Business in Nelson County: October 2003

October 2003

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
October 9, 2003

Present:
Stu Armstrong
Allen Hale
Natt Hall
Tom Wheaton

Guest:
Jim Bowling, St. John, Bowling & Lawrence

Staff:
Maureen Corum

The meeting was called to order by Tom Wheaton.

There was no public comment.

Closed Session
Motion: To end regular session and move into closed session to discuss legal matters under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act 2.2-3700-3714, Hall-Powell. Roll Call Vote (4-0)

Motion: To end closed session. Hall-Powell. Roll Call Vote. (4-0)

Motion: To return to regular session. HallöPowell. Roll Call Vote. (4-0)

Motion: To adopt the following resolution: Be it hereby resolved, the Industrial Development Authority of Nelson County does hereby return to regular session having only discussed legal matters. Hall-Powell. Roll Call Vote. (4-0)

Motion: To authorize legal representation to proceed on the matter concerning the disposition of the Callohill Park property. Hall-Powell (4-0)

Old Business
The Board of Supervisors will consider the request to meet with the IDA to discuss the goals and objectives as identified during the August 2003 strategic planning session during their October 14, 2003 meeting.

The County has incorporated the planning for the welcome signs in its bid process for the landscaping plan for the Court House project.

New Business
Brett Sheffield, Project Manager for the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Department of Business Assistance will present a program overview to representatives of the four local banks. Tom Wheaton and Allen Hale will attend.

The lease agreement between California Side Car and the IDA will expire March 10, 2004. County staff is following up on the matter.

There was discussion about utilizing the Rockfish Community Center as a site for a potential business service center (fax, internet access, etc.)

Stu Armstrong, Steve Carter and Maureen Corum attended meetings regarding the Wintergreen expansion project.

Motion: To approve the minutes of the September 11, 2003 meeting. Hall-Allen (4-0)

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.