BRUNSWICK AND GLYNN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES – March 24, 2014
Chamber Large Board Room
11:30 AM

BOARD MEMBERS BOARD MEMBERS OTHERS PRESENT
PRESENT ABSENT
MEL BAXTER CHUCK SCRAGG, STAFF RON ROBERTS DAVE SMITH, STAFF
CEDRIC KING JOHN SCOTT, STAFF
BRUCE DIXON SHERRI PRUITT, STAFF
REES SUMERFORD, COUNSEL
MARK MIDDLETON, GILBERT HARRELL
ROBERT BURR, GCAC
TERRA WINSLETT, GCAC
REPRESENTATIVE ALEX ATWOOD,
GA STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DALE PROVENZANO,
GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSION
CLYDE TAYLOR,
GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSION
DAVID MANNING, MANNING AVIATION
ALYCE THORNHILL, GA DEPT. OF ECONOMIC
SARAH LUNDGREN, BRUNSWICK NEWS
PAM SHIERLING, SAINT SIMONS ISLANDER
BILL AUSTIN, GUEST
I. CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Baxter

II. INVOCATION
WELCOME GUESTS – Chairman Baxter welcomed Mr. Burr and Ms. Winslett of Glynn County Airport Commission, Representative Atwood of the Georgia State Representatives, Mr. Middleton of Gilbert Harrell, Mr. Manning of Manning Aviation, Ms. Thornhill of the Georgia Department of Economics, Bill Austin, Commissioner Taylor and Commissioner Provenzano of the Glynn County Commission, Ms. Sheirling of the Saint Simons Islander and Ms. Lundgren of the Brunswick News.

III. GCAC

A. Approve Assignment and Amendment of the Vaughn Rowland Lease to Presby Aire, LLC – Mr. Burr reported that Mr. Rowland has requested the commission Assign the current Vaughn Rowland Lease to Presby Aire LLC, and amend the lease terms to extend the Agreement to total 30 years which will expire on March 29, 2044. A rental rate adjustment is scheduled on November 1, 2017, which will be based on CPI-U. A rental rate renewal will be applied on November 1, 2022, which will be based on current ground rental rate, and an annual CPI-U adjustment will be used thereafter. Mr. Burr reported that the facility use will continue to be listed in the terms of the Agreement as aviation business. A clause will be added to the Amendment enabling the Glynn County Airport Commission to reserve the right to relocate the facility as determined in the Brunswick Golden Isles Master Plan. The Sublesee is to pay legal and recording expenses. Maintenance and improvements of the leased facility will be the responsibility of the Sublease. Mr. Burr and the GCAC recommend approval of the Assignment and Amendment of the Vaughn Rowland Lease to Presby Aire, LLC.

A MOTION to approve the Assignment and Amendment of the Vaughn Rowland lease to Presby Aire, LLC as submitted was made by Mr. Dixon, seconded by Mr. King and passed unanimously.

B. Approve Glynn Art Association, Inc. Assignment and Amendment of the Lease of the Emery Enterprise Facility at the McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport – Mr. Burr reported that the Glynn Art Association, Inc. has requested to lease the Emery Enterprise Facility which the Airport Commission and Development Authority approved at their meetings in February. Glynn Art has requested two additional five year options to be included in their pending lease assignment and amendment. This request is within the existing Glynn County Airport Commission policy based on their proposed capital investment. The lease amendment and assignment terms are recommended to be modified as follows: Assign the current Emery Enterprise Lease and Amend the Lease terms to extend the Agreement five (5) years to September 30, 2025 and provide two (2) five (5) year options with expiration date of September 30, 2035. This proposal is based on $180,000 capital investment, and changes to include an annual CPI-U adjustment effective October 1, 2014. The use will be revised to community visual art center. Mr. Burr and the GCAC recommend approval of the Assignment and Amendment of the Emery Enterprise lease to Glynn Art Association, Inc.

A MOTION to approve the Assignment and Amendment of the Every Enterprise lease to Glynn Art Association, Inc. as submitted was made by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. King and passed unanimously.

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Approve Minutes for February 24, 2014

A MOTION was made by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Roberts and passed unanimously to approve the February 24, 2014 Meeting Minutes.

V. FINANCIALS

A. Approve Financials – February 2014 – Mr. Smith reviewed the February 2014 financial statements. Mr. Smith reported that the consulting figure is above normal due to the legalities of the Gulfstream lease among other things. The Authority began receiving payments in January and February for the new Quaker City Plating tenant. The balance sheet for February remains steady. The Share-the-Future fund balance at the end of February was just over $342,000.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Dixon, seconded by Mr. King and passed unanimously to approve the February 2014 financials.

VI. DIRECTOR’S REPORT

A. HB 933- Mark Middleton – Mr. Middleton reported on HB 933. Mr. Middleton noted that bringing HB 933 to legislature from a Brunswick perspective gave the bill the edge it needed to get it passed and that it was completed on Thursday (March 20th) evening.

B. Pipeline – Mr. Scott reviewed the Project Pipeline document with the Board. Mr. Scott updated the Board on two prospects for our area along with two possible expansions for Glynn County. Mr. Scott will keep the board apprised of the progress.

C. Retention and Expansion Update – Mr. Scott reported that the 2014 visits have begun with our local businesses. Mr. Scott plans to take about 10 companies per month to lunch to wee what their needs are and how the Authority can help them. Mr. Scott reported that the Authority had over 7,000 views on social media along with 38 new likes.

Mr. Scott reported that Manufacturers Round table was held March 12th and that the local industries are hosting site tours. The Manufacturer Appreciation 20th anniversary week is coming up on April 17th and will be held in Atlanta. Mr. Scragg and Mr. Scott plan to attend along with other Board members that can attend.

D. Leadership Georgia – Mr. Scragg is working in conjunction with the Chamber to welcome the Leadership Georgia to our community. Leadership Georgia is being held at the Jekyll Island Convention Center May 8th thru the 12th. The Chamber and the Authority are planning welcome gift packets for the attendees.

E. Economic Development Forum – Mr. Scragg reported that the Authority is in the preliminary planning stages of the forum in July with more to come as the date nears.

VII. OLD BUSINESS

A. OneGA Fire Suppression Grant Update – Mr. Smith reported that the project is in the final stages and the Authority is submitting the first pay request grant for payment. Mr. Smith will keep the Board apprised of the progress.

B. Gulfstream Expansion – Mr. Smith reported that the engineering and design work is underway to get ready for the groundbreaking planned for April 2014 with a completion date of May 2015. Mr. Smith reported that the loan is scheduled to close next week.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Board Liaison Selection for Golden Isles Career Academy (GICA) – Chairman Baxter reported that the liaison is up for selection for GICA. After discussing with the Board it was agreed that it is not necessary to appoint a liaison any longer. Chairman Baxter will relay the message to GICA.

B. Board Application Selection – Mr. King reported that there were a total of 21 applicants that applied for the Board vacancy. Mr. King said it was narrowed down to a second interview and the final decision was made at that time to recommend Missy Neu for the position.

A MOTION was made by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Roberts and passed unanimously to approve Missy Neu as recommendation for the Board. The recommendation will be presented to the City and County on April 15th and 17th. Commissioner Taylor and Commissioner Provenzano both agreed to sponsor Ms. Neu on the County’s behalf. The Board will reach out to Mayor Harvey for sponsoring on the City’s behalf.

C. Contract with Coastal Business Center – Mr. Scragg reported that the Authority is looking at small business entrepreneur training. The contract for the training would include how to start, maintain and operate small businesses in our community. Mr. Scragg recommends a 9 month trial period with Coastal Business Center not to exceed $20,000.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. King and passed unanimously to approve a contract with Coastal Business Center not to exceed $20,000.

IX. CHAIRMAN’S ITEMS

No Items to Discuss

X. IMPORTANT DATES

A. Development Authority Board Meeting – 11:30, Monday, April 28, 2014
B. CEO Reception at King and Prince – 5:45pm, Tuesday, April 29th
C. Altamaha Technical College Ground Breaking – 10am, Tuesday, May 6th
D. Chamber Experience, Sea Palms Resort Conference Center – 5:30-8:30pm, Wednesday, May 21st

XI. LEGAL

A. Closed Session – Purchase and Sales of Real Estate, Personnel, Potential Litigation

A MOTION to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the Purchase and Sale of Real Estate, Personnel and Potential Litigation was made by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously.

A MOTION to return to Open Session was made by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. The Board invited guests to join the Board upon returning to Open Session.

A MOTION to approve Avcon for the engineering study in the amount of $5,500 for the North Apron and Taxiway Development for the Golden Isles Airport was made by Mr. Dixon, seconded by Mr. King and passed unanimously.

XII. ADJOURN

A MOTION to adjourn was made by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. King and passed unanimously.
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Attachments may be viewed in the Minutes Book at the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority office at 4 Glynn Avenue.