BRUNSWICK AND GLYNN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

MINUTES – April 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Chamber Large Board Room

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
CEDRIC KING
JACK KILGORE
WAYNE JOHNSON
BRUCE DIXON

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
PAULO ALBUQUERQUE

OTHERS PRESENT
MEL BAXTER, STAFF
JOHN SCOTT, STAFF
JOAN HEARN, STAFF
SHERRI PRUITT, STAFF
REES SUMERFORD, COUNSEL
ROB BURR, GCAC
TERRA WINSLETT, GCAC
SHAWNTIA LEWIS, CITY OF BRUNSWICK
PETE SNELL, COASTAL PINES
ROD SAWALL, GICCA
DAVID MANNING, GLYNCO MANNING AVIATION
JASON COLEY, GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
JULIE MARTIN, CITY COMMISSIONER
BILL BRUNSON, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
BILL AUSTIN, REFRESHING VIEWPOINTS
MATHEW HILL, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MONICA SMITH, S.L.E.A.T.
PAM SHEIRLING, THE ISLANDER
LINDSEY ADKISON, BRUNSWICK NEWS

I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Cedric King called the meeting to order at 10:00am.
II. INVOCATION WELCOME GUESTS
Mel Baxter gave invocation and Chairman Cedric King welcomed guests.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT – Chairman Cedric King invited public comments from the guests.
V. ACCEPT AGENDA
A MOTION was made by Bruce Dixon, seconded by Jack Kilgore to accept the agenda. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0
VI. GCAC – Rob Burr and Terra Winslett
A. B & M Auto Care, Inc. Request to Assign Sublease to Webb & Collins, LLC at the McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport

A MOTION was made by Jack Kilgore and seconded by Bruce Dixon to approve the
terms for B&M Auto Care, Inc. Sublease Assignment and Sublease to Webb & Collins, LLC dba Bone Dry Roofing Company with terms as presented subject to legal and financial review. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.

B. Informational Items
• North Apron Industrial Expansion Construction Project – Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
• East General Aviation Relocation Project – Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
• Coastal Georgia Honor Flight – Saturday, May 6th
• Observation area/playground at the McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport

VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 27, 2017 Minutes
A MOTION was made by Jack Kilgore and seconded by Bruce Dixon to approve the March 27, 2017 Meeting Minutes. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.

VIII. FINANCIALS
A. Approve Financials – March 2017
Joan Hearn reviewed the March 2017 financial statements to the board.

A MOTION was made by Bruce Dixon and seconded by Jack Kilgore to approve the March financials as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
IX. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
A. Actions on Project Brew and Custom Products – Mel Baxter
Mel Baxter reviewed incentive packages for Project Brew and Project Custom Products as follows:
Mel reported that Project Brew will have a capital investment of $1,485,000 with the initial employment at 5 full time and an additional 2-4 full time employees within the next 18 months. Mel recommends approving a Revolving Loan Fund (up to $100,000) and the Share the Future fund of $1,000 per employee (at a maximum of 10 employees) to be awarded to Project Brew. The Share the Future fund will be subject to review 18 months after it is awarded.
Mel Baxter reported that Project Custom Products is looking at a capital investment of $5,000,000, a 100,000 to 250,000sf building and would employing 30 people. Mel Baxter recommends a Revolving Loan Fund of $2,000 per full time employee at $50,000 maximum up to $100,000 with a stipulation that employee numbers not to drop below 30 employees in a 60-month period. The company will be audited every 12 months.
A MOTION was made by Jack Kilgore and seconded by Bruce Dixon to approve Project Brew as presented, subject to legal review. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.

A MOTION was made by Bruce Dixon and seconded by Jack Kilgore to approve Project Custom Products as presented, subject to legal review. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
B. New business Recruitment – Mel Baxter
• Mel reviewed snap shot of prospect adding Project Fire to the list.
• Mel reported on the upcoming vacancies in June and Cedric appointed Wayne Johnson and Paulo Albuquerque to spearhead interviews.
• Mel met with Brian Dolan and Steve Holt with Boys and Girls Club on workforce issues. More to come.
• Attended the SEDC Meet the Site Consultants conference in Atlanta with John Scott.
• Met with Shane Wharton UFP Ashford Forest Company located in Miami and looking to relocate. More to come.
• Mel and John Scott met with owner of film studio project. More to come.
• JDA group met with Ireland group in conjunction with Savannah World Trade Center.
• Met with Cliff Dales and his colleague with Colliers International Commercial Real Estate regarding property off exit 42. More to come.
• The One Georgia Grant application has been filed and Mel will keep the board apprised of the progress.
• Mel reported on the CareACT group and potential clinic on Colonel Island. More to come.

C. Business, Retention & Expansion (BRE) and Communications Update – John Scott
• Held Manufacturer’s Roundtable on March 29th with presentation on Emergency Management.
• John Scott reported on the Industry Tours noting the Authority plans to play a larger role in coordinating seminars to ensure industry tours remain consistent.
• Working on updating the website. More to come.
D. Strategic Planning – Mel Baxter
Mel Baxter reported that the Board and staff will be meeting after-words for a conference call with Ady Advantage to discuss the final draft of the strategic planning report.

X. CHAIRMAN ITEMS
A. Update from Rod Sawall with GICCA
• Rod Sawall reported on US Regional with 3 awards given to GICCA students.
• May 2nd luncheon to be held at GICCA with 12 scholarships to be awarded to students.
• There will also be a Summer Camp this year for upcoming 6th-8th graders from June 12th-16th.
• There are currently 520-540 students enrolled at GICCA.

B. Update from Pete Snell with Coastal Pine
• Hospitality class launches May 2nd with Coastal Pine partnering with Sea Island, to develop a 5 ½ week hospitality academy with scholarships awarded to 12 students.
• Coastal Pine enrollment up to 3,000 students this year with a record setting 30% increase.

Wayne Johnson gave overview to the Board of the visit from the Board of Regents.
XI. IMPORTANT DATES
A. Development Authority Board Meeting – 10:00am, Monday, May 22nd
B. Chamber Experience – Sea Palms, May 24th, 5:30pm-8:30pm

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. A. Closed Session – Pending or Potential Litigation OCGA Section 50-14-2

A MOTION was made by Bruce Dixon and seconded by Wayne Johnson to enter into Closed Session to discuss Pending or Potential Litigation OCGA Section 50-14-2. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.

A MOTION to return to Open Session was made by Bruce Dixon and seconded by Wayne Johnson. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
Returned to Open Session
A MOTION was made by Bruce Dixon and seconded by Jack Kilgore to approve a Letter of Recommendation to have the Glynn County Airport Commission and the Glynn County Board of Commissioners appoint the same auditor as appointed by the Glynn County Board of Commissioners with timeline beginning with the fiscal year 2018, subject to legal review. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
XIII. ADJOURN
A MOTION to adjourn was made by Bruce Dixon, seconded by Wayne Johnson. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 11:00am.
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Approved Board Meeting
Chairman Cedric King

Attest:

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Sherri Pruitt
Office Coordinator
Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority

Attachments may be viewed on our website or in the Minutes Book at the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority office at 1505 Richmond Street.