BRUNSWICK AND GLYNN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES – January 25, 2016
Chamber Large Board Room
11:30 AM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
BRUCE DIXON
CEDRIC KING
SUSAN EASTIN
WAYNE JOHNSON
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
MISSY NEU
OTHERS PRESENT
MEL BAXTER, STAFF
DAVE SMITH, STAFF
SHERRI PRUITT, STAFF
REES SUMERFORD, COUNSEL
ROB BURR, GCAC
TERRA WINSLETT, GCAC
ROD SAWALL, GICA
SHAWN BOATRIGHT, JDA INTERN
RICHARD STRICKLAND, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
BILL BRUNSON, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
DALE PROVENZANO, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
DAVID MANNING, GLYNCO MANNING AVIATION
KEITH CRUSAN, ST SIMONS ISLAND BANK AND TRUST
JAN MELCHER, GA QUICK START
ALYCE THORNHILL, GA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BILL AUSTIN, URA
SHAUNTIA LEWIS
ALAN OURS, GLYNN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
MONICA SMITH, S.L.E.A.T.
PAM SHIERLING, THE ISLANDER
LINDSEY ADKISON, BRUNSWICK NEWS
I. CALL TO ORDER –Chairman Bruce Dixon called the meeting to order at 11:30am.
II. INVOCATION & WELCOME GUESTS – Dave Smith gave the invocation and Chairman Bruce Dixon welcomed guests.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AMMEND AGENDA – A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Susan Eastin and passed unanimously to amend the agenda to include Stambaugh Aviation Lease agreement. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT – Chairman Bruce Dixon invited public comments from the guests.
Commissioner Dale Provenzano reviewed the road closure on Saint Simons Island that will last from January to February during non-peak season.
Alyce Thornhill with the Ga Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced a change at the GDEcD with E. Jane Caraway has been named the Director of Corporate Solutions for the GDEcD.
V. GCAC
A. Crown Castle Lease Amendment – Rob Burr
A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously to approve the Crown Castle lease amendment as presented subject to legal review. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
B. Davis Love Foundation RSM Classic – Letter of Agreement – Rob Burr
A MOTION was made by Susan Eastin, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously to approve the Davis Love Foundation Letter of Agreement as presented subject to legal review. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
C. Garden Styles Landscape Lease Amendment – Rob Burr
A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Wayne Johnson and passed unanimously to approve the Garden Styles Landscape lease amendment as presented subject to legal review. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
D. Longview Hangar Sale Harris-Fitzgerald – Rob Burr
A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously to approve the purchase and sale of Unit 11 Longview Hangar to Mike Fitzgerald and Cecil Mattingly as presented . The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
E. Stambaugh Aviation Lease Agreement – Rob Burr
A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Susan Eastin to approve the lease amendment as presented subject to legal review. The MOTION was approved 3-0 with Wayne Johnson abstaining.
F. Audit Correction Action Plan – Rob Burr
A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Susan Easting and passed unanimously to approve the Audit Correction Action Plan as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
G. GCAC Meeting Schedule 2016 – Rob Burr
The GCAC meeting schedule for 2016 was distributed to the board.
H. Capital Development Update – Rob Burr
Robb Burr presented an overhead to the Board of various GCAC projects and updates.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes for December 7, 2015
A MOTION was made by Cedric King and seconded by Wayne Johnson to approve the December 7, 2015 Meeting Minutes. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
Approve Called Minutes for December 17, 2015
A MOTION was made by Susan Eastin and seconded by Cedric King to approve the December 17, 2015 Meeting Minutes. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
Approve Minutes for January 18, 2016
A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Cedric King to approve the January 18, 2016 Meeting Minutes. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
VII. FINANCIALS
A. Approve Financials – November and December 2015
Dave Smith reviewed the November and December 2015 financial statements. The capital account includes bond fees for the FLETC dormitory in the amount of $17,000. The Share-the-Future fund balance at the end of December was just over $500,000.
A MOTION was made by Susan Eastin, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously to approve the November and December 2015 financials as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
VIII. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A. New Business Recruitment – Mel Baxter reported on the following:
• Currently working on 6 projects with 4 active projects and a Site visit scheduled for one. More to come.
• GRAD site documentation has been received and will keep the Board apprised of the progress.
• Met with Tradewinds partners who will also be getting their GRAD certification for their 600 acre site as well.
• Attended the Eggs and Issues in Atlanta and met with the State of the EDA Chris Carr afterwards regarding Chris Carr visiting our area. More to come.
• Attended a 6 county JDA meeting regarding workforce analysis with Kate McEnroe conducting the analysis.
• Attended JWM Venture presentation held by City and URA. More to come.
B. Business, Retention and Expansion (BRE) Update and Communications Update – Mel Baxter reported on John Scott’s updates for the following:
Business Retention and Expansion:
• MRT held on January 20 with 15 in attendance and sponsored by Haven Manufacturing at CCGA.
• Partnering with the Chamber to nominate Manufacturer of the Year. Names to be announced soon.
• Several expansion/retention projects in the works.
• In New Orleans taking and passed test and John is now CEcD certified
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Shackelford Proposed Plan Approval
A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Wayne Johnson and passed unanimously to approve the Shackelford proposed plan to expand at the current McBride Industrial Park site as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
B. RSM Contract
A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Wayne Johnson and passed unanimously to approve the renewal of the RSM Sponsorship with Georgia Power’s equal amount participation with the Authority in the amount of $50,000 as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
X. CHAIRMAN ITEMS
A. GICA Update from Rod Sawall
Rod Sawall gave an overview on Advanced Manufacturing and summary of activities at GICA.
Rod Sawall also reported that there will be a Safety fair on February 16th from 9am to 2:30pm at GICA and he encourages the Board’s attendance.
GICA enrollment has increased from 520 to 541 this year.
XI. IMPORTANT DATES
A. GICA Safety Fair – 9am-2:30pm, Tuesday, February 16, 2016
B. Development Authority Board Meeting – 11:30, Monday, February 22, 2016
XII. LEGAL
A. Bonds Resolution – Rees Sumerford
Gateway Behavioral Health Services has requested the Authority to issue bonds in the amount of 7.5 million dollars to refinance their current bonds which have a balance of approximately 4 million dollars to expand their facilities. The Authority would be doing this in cooperation with the county. Request the Authority to move forward with issuance of bonds with understanding that all documents subject to later review by council and the Authority.
A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Susan Eastin and passed unanimously to approve to move forward with Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
B. Closed Session–Real Estate items pursuant to OCGA Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B)
C. Closed Session–Discussion of Personnel OCGA Section 50-14-2(b)(2)
A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously to enter Closed Session to discuss Real Estate items pursuant to OCGA Section 50-14-3 (b)(1)(B) and Personnel OCGA Section 50-14-2(b)(2). The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
A MOTION to return to Open Session was made by Cedric King, seconded by Susan Eastin and passed unanimously. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
XIII. ADJOURN
A MOTION to adjourn was made by Susan Eastin, seconded by Wayne Johnson. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 2:30.
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Approved Board Meeting
Chairman Bruce Dixon
Attest:
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Sherri Pruitt
Office Coordinator
Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority
Attachments may be viewed in the Minutes Book at the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority office at 1505 Richmond Street.