Doing Business in Nelson County: November 2005

November 2005

Nelson County Economic Development Authority
November 3, 2005

Present:
Natt Hall
Barbara Powell
Tom Wheaton
Allen Hale
Alphonso Taylor

Absent:
Stu Armstrong
Montie Pritchett

Natt Hall called the meeting to order.

There was no public comment.

Motion: To approve the October 6, 2005 meeting minutes. Wheaton-Taylor (4-0 – Allen Hale was not in attendance for this motion)

Natt Hall announced that both the north and south Route 29 signs are complete and Allen Hale will see that the letters on the south sign receive the oil treatment.

Maureen Corum reported that staff is preparing a survey to go to the various county internet users, including government, business and education groups. She said that Verizon has made contact to note their willingness to continue discussions on how broadband could be made more available in the county.

Maureen Corum asked for the members input on creating the scope of services to be included in the request for proposal for the Callohill property. Members agreed that the RFP should include the basics with a request for proposed highest and best uses for the property. Ms. Corum said that she would provide a draft RFP for approval prior to sending it out.

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. Wheaton-Powell. Roll Call Vote – Hall- aye, Hale - aye, Powell- aye, Taylor - aye, Wheaton - aye

Motion: To end closed session. Wheaton-Powell. Roll Call Vote – Hall- aye, Hale - aye, Powell- aye, Taylor - aye, Wheaton - aye

Motion: To return to regular session. Wheaton-Powell. Roll Call Vote – Hall- aye, Hale - aye, Powell- aye, Taylor - aye, Wheaton - aye

Motion: To adopt the following resolution: Be it hereby resolved, the Economic Development Authority of Nelson County does hereby return to regular session having only discussed legal matters. Wheaton-Powell. Roll Call Vote – Hall- aye, Hale - aye, Powell- aye, Taylor - aye, Wheaton – aye

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.