Doing Business in Nelson County: October 2004

October 2004

Nelson County Economic Development Authority October 7, 2004

Present: Allen Hale Natt Hale Montie Pritchett Stu Armstrong

Absent: Barbara Powell Tom Wheaton John Spencer

The meeting was called to order.

There was no public comment.

Gail Troy presented information about the Nelson County adult education program. She reviewed the free Adult GED classes offered and the "Race to GED" program (1-877-37-MY-GED). Montie Pritchett noted that during the recent Target Market Study work session, one of the local industries had mentioned problems with employees' math skills. Gail Troy said that the Adult Education program could tailor and administer a program for the employer designed to assist employees with the math skills specific to the employer's industry. The Authority members asked Maureen Corum to follow up with the business to make that offer available.

Stu Armstrong reported the following funds: Money Market as of 8/31/04 - $63,204 CD as of 8/31/04 - $108,895 LGIP Account as of 10/7/04 - $6,721 Total of All Accounts - $178,820 Stu Armstrong noted approximately $12,000 in expected expenses by year-end.

Old Business Allen Hale reported that the sign for the northern entrance is ready with the sign for the southern entrance in process. Installation has been delayed, the sign manufacturer is not a licensed contractor cannot install the sign. Allen Hale noted that the foundation design has been requested by the Building Insepctions Official. Maureen Corum reported that the Building Official had contacted an engineering and design firm (LMW) for a proposal to design the foundation. She noted that the proposal included a design fee of $1,750. Authority members authorized Maureen Corum to get additional bids for the design.

Discussion regarding the Callohill property was tabled.

The loan agreement documents for Rosewood Village have been executed.

New Business After discussion of concerns with the proposed language of the proposed zoning ordinance concerning home occupation, Members tabled further discussion until the November meeting in order to review the changes suggested during Planning Commission work sessions.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.