Doing Business in Nelson County: April 2005

April 2005

Nelson County Economic Development Authority
April 14, 2005

Present:
Natt Hall
Tom Wheaton
Barbara Powell
Montie Pritchett

Absent:
Allen Hale
Stu Armstrong
John Spencer

There was no public comment

Chairperson Natt Hall called the meeting to order.

Motion: To approve the March 3, 2005 meeting minutes. Pritchett-Powell (4-0)

The Treasurer will submit a report at our May meeting.

5 possible locations (including the current sign location) for the Route 29 gateway sign at the southern entrance have been discussed with VDOT. Paul Truslow and Maureen Corum will contact Miss Utility to get permission to dig at each location to determine the best site. There will be written communication with the Chamber of Commerce regarding the existing sign location. Paul Truslow will assist with the installation of solar illumination for the sign at the northern entrance.

Pending further discussion, the proposal from 310 Marketing was tabled.

The EDA will submit a letter to the Board of Supervisors regarding the FY 06 budget request.

No further action regarding the inclusion of the EDA in the memorandum of agreement for the Colleen Business Park will be taken.

The principal from Rosewood Village will be invited to an EDA meeting to give an update on the project.

The May meeting will be dedicated to the discussion of broadband. The focus of the June meeting will be on the organization of a business alliance program, with the Nelson County Hospitality and Travel Association.

Staff will draft a request for proposal for the Callohill property.

Staff is working on a sign for the Colleen Business Park.

The May 5, 2005 meeting will be held at 3:00 pm at the Nelson Center.