BRUNSWICK AND GLYNN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

MINUTES – May 26, 2015
Chamber Large Board Room
11:30 AM

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
BRUCE DIXON
CEDRIC KING
MISSY NEU
SUSAN EASTIN
WAYNE JOHNSON

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT

OTHERS PRESENT
MEL BAXTER, STAFF
DAVE SMITH, STAFF
JOHN SCOTT, STAFF
SHERRI PRUITT, STAFF
REES SUMERFORD, COUNSEL
WOODY WOODSIDE, BRUNSWICK-GLYNN COC
ROD SAWALL, GICA
ROB BURR, GCAC
TERRA WINSLETT, GCAC
JAMES MCCARTER, GICA
JULIE MARTIN, CITY COMMISSIONER
BILL BRUNSON, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSINER
DALE PROVENZANO, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
MONICA SMITH, SIDNEY LANIER ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY TEAM
JANICE BRITTON, STAMBAUGH AVIATION
JULIUS WILLIAMS, ILA 1423
SHAUNTIA LEWIS, HABITAT OF HUMANITY
MARK BEDNER, ENTREPRENUER
KELLY PATTON, ONE HUNDRED MILES
PAM SHIERLING, THE ISLANDER
LINDSEY ADKISON, BRUNSWICK NEWS

I. CALL TO ORDER –Chairman Bruce Dixon

II. INVOCATION & WELCOME GUESTS – Dave Smith gave the invocation and Chairman Bruce Dixon welcomed Rob Burr and Terra Winslett of the Glynn County Airport Commission, County Commissioner Bill Brunson and Dale Provenzano, City Commissioners Julie Martin, Woody Woodside of BGCOC, Rod Sawall and Dr. James McCarter of GICA, Monica Smith of SLEAT, Janice Britton of Stambaugh Aviation, Julius Williams of International Longshore Alliance 1423, Shauntia Lewis of Habitat for Humanity, Kelly Patton of One Hundred Miles, Mark Bedner, Pam Shierling of the Islander and Lindsey Adkison of the Brunswick News.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT –Chairman Bruce Dixon invited public comments from the guests.

IV. GCAC

Robb Burr presented an overhead to the Board of various GCAC projects including updates on the Saint Simons Island eastside hotel, Manning Aviation, McGladrey Golf Tournament concert request at McKinnon Airport and the Coastal Honor Flight event. Robb Burr reported that load capacity is up to 88 percent at Glynco Airport.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Approve Minutes for April 27, 2015

A MOTION was made by Susan Eastin and seconded by Cedric King to approve the April 27, 2015 Meeting Minutes. The MOTION carried unanimously.

VI. FINANCIALS

A. Approve Financials – April 2015 – Dave Smith reviewed the April 2015 financial statements. Dave reported that the cash portion of the balance sheet reflected the on-going drawdown of funds from the Gulfstream loan proceeds as construction of the new MRO Hangar continues. The Capital side revenue is ahead due to grants received for development of the 70 acres and the final One Georgia Fire Suppression funds. The Share-the-Future fund balance is currently approximately $425,000.

A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Wayne Johnson to approve the April 2015 financials. The MOTION carried unanimously.

VII. DIRECTOR’S REPORT

A. New Business Recruitment – Mel Baxter reported on the following:

• There were two inquiries to the Authority. One was a consultant out of Nebraska. The other is a local business with the potential of two businesses in Glynn County. More to come.
• The Joint Water Sewer Committee and the Department of Transportation met and agreed to extend services on 99 to Sterling Industrial Park
• Strategic Planning at the CCGA was held on May 13th and the DRAFT was handed out to the Board to review.
• Mel Baxter, John Scott and Chuck Scragg attended the Pine Mountain GEDA 3-day Workshop followed by the GRAD ceremony event.
• The EDA Advanced Training was held in Macon and attended by Cedric King, Mel Baxter and John Scott.
• Review the summary of Chuck Scragg’s report (Attachment 1).
• Review of Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority Staff Marketing meeting (Attachment 2).

B. Business, Retention and Expansion (BRE) Update – John Scott reviewed the hand out to the Board detailing May and June’s visits, unique projects and upcoming events.

John Scott reported on the BRE Questionnaire that he follows when visiting Company’s in the community to find out our strengths and weaknesses and how to improve them.

C. Communications Update – John Scott reported that the airport expansion, GRAD certification and various other announcements were shared on the web page and social media outlets. He will also send out newsletter e-blast to the community later in the week.

VIII. OLD BUSINESS

No items to discuss

IX. NEW BUSINESS

A. Approval of Strategic Plan Goals for 2016-2020 – Chairman Bruce Dixon reviewed the DRAFT Strategic Plan with the Board. He requests the Board study it and make any changes and/or revisions needed. The Board would then review it, have an additional meeting prior to the next meeting and plan to have it finalized and approved in the June or July Board meeting.

X. CHAIRMAN’S ITEMS

A. GICA Update from Rod Sawall – Rod Sawall reported that the scholarship luncheon was very successful. GICA continues to develop partnership with local companies and Rod Sawall reminded the Board and guests of the Golf Tournament on June 5th.

Dr. James McCarter, principal of GICA, reported on many upcoming projects and technology to the campus and how GICA will prepare their students to be ready for the work force including Soft Skills courses to be made available in the upcoming school year.
XI. IMPORTANT DATES

A. Development Authority Board Meeting – 11:30, Monday, June 22nd, 2015
B. Chamber Experience at Sea Palms – 5:30-8:30pm, May 27th, 2015
C. Georgia Chamber Power Breakfast at Sea Palms-8:00-9:00am, June 2, 2015
D. Chamber Annual Luncheon at FLETC Southwinds Dining Hall – 12:30-1:30pm, June 4, 2015

XII. LEGAL

A. Closed Session – Potential Litigation items pursuant to OCGA Section 50-14-2 and Personnel pursuant to OCGA Section 50-14-2(b)(2).
A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Missy Neu to enter Closed Session to discuss Potential Litigation items pursuant to OCGA Section 50-14-2 and Personnel pursuant to OCGA Section 50-14-2(b)(2). The MOTION carried unanimously.

A MOTION to return to Open Session was made by Missy Neu, seconded by Susan Eastin. The MOTION carried unanimously.

XIII. ADJOURN

A MOTION to adjourn was made by Cedric King, seconded by Wayne Johnson. The MOTION carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2:00.

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Approved Board Meeting

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.

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