BRUNSWICK AND GLYNN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

MINUTES – October 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
SHERRI PRUITT, STAFF
REES SUMERFORD, COUNSEL
BEN LEE, COASTAL CPA
TIFFANY JENKINS, COASTAL CPA
SHAWNA WILLIAMS, GCAC
JOSH COTHREN, GCAC
ROD SAWALL, GICA
JULIE MARTIN, CITY COMMISSIONER
BILL BRUNSON, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
DALE PROVENZANO, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
RENN GRUBER, GRUBER AVIATION
HOWARD MANN, BOARD OF EDUCATION
JASON COLEY, GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
ALAN OURS, GLYNN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
JAN MELCHER, GEORGIA QUICK START
WOODY WOODSIDE, CHAMBER
ARTIE FORD, BANK OF THE OZARKS
JENNIFER FORDHAM, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FIELD SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
MONICA SMITH, S.L.E.A.T.
PETE SNELL, COASTAL PINES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BILL AUSTIN
VIRGINIA BROWN, UNITED WAY
PAM SHIERLING, THE ISLANDER

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
IV. E SPLOSTS – Howard Mann, Superintendent with the Glynn County Board of Education gave a presentation on E SPLOSTS.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT – Chairman Bruce Dixon invited public comments from the guests.

Monica Smith addressed the Authority regarding the Solar Farm and has the following questions:
1. When will the EDA transfer title to the presumably qualified owners and operators of the solar plant?
2. Who at the EDA is in charge of monitoring the on-going construction in the interim?
3. Under what name/address can a citizen locate the various permits that have been issued by Glynn County, the Environmental Protection Division and/or the EPA?
4. Has the contractor responsible for the clearing and construction provided a bond which will enable the EDA to take corrective action if compliance with environmental specifications continues to fail?
The Authority will get answers and send to Monica Smith in a reasonable time.

AMMEND AGENDA – A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Missy Neu and passed unanimously to amend the agenda to include Roadway Signage Review and Recommendations. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
VI. GCAC

A. Gulfstream Original Lease Amendment Six – Shawna Williams

A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Wayne Johnson and passed unanimously to approve the Gulfstream Original Lease Amendment Six upon legal review as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.

B. Golden Isles Aviation (GIA) FBO, Inc. Lease Second Amendment–Shawna Williams

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously to approve the Golden Isles Aviation FBO Second Amendment upon legal review as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.

C. Glynn County Airport Commission Recommendation for Airport Commission Members – Shawna Williams
On October 20th the Glynn County Airport Commission approved the following Nominating Committee’s recommendation for terms to be effective on January 1st, 2016:

• Jeff Culwell be reappointed for a four year term
• Frank DeLoach be reappointed for a four year term
• Timothy Richardson be selected as an alternate

A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Wayne Johnson and passed unanimously to approve the new Airport Commission members as presented. The MOTION carried 4-0 with Susan Eastin abstained from the vote.

VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes for September 28, 2015

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Susan Eastin to approve the September 28, 2015 Meeting Minutes. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
VIII. FINANCIALS

A. 2014-2015 Audit Presentation – Coastal CPA – Ben Lee

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously to approve the 2014-2015 Audit as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
B. Approve Financials – September 2015

Dave Smith reviewed the September 2015 financial statements. The operating account reflects a bond fee from the Solar Farm in the amount of $37,500 that was not included in the FY16 amended budget for revenue. The Share-the-Future fund balance at the end of September was just over $458,000.

A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Wayne Johnson and passed unanimously to approve the September 2015 financials as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.

C. Approve FY16 Amended Budget

A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Wayne Johnson and passed unanimously to approve FY16 amended budget to reflect changes in insurance for Mel Baxter to comply with new laws effective July 1st as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.

IX. DIRECTOR’S REPORT

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

• Met with Jason Coley of Georgia Power in Richmond Hill along with 10 surrounding county groups to work on establishing the Southeast Aerospace Alliance Group for marketing the region.
• Mel Baxter and Dave Smith met with Water Renewable Management Act (WRMA). WRMA is requesting the Authority’s participation financially for continued studies. More to come.
• Met with Arty Allen of Live Oak Community Development. More to come.
• Mel Baxter, Cedric King and John Scott had a conference call with Michael Press International Consulting for a proposal he will be submitting in the near future to the Board.
• There are four RFI’s out and awaiting responses.
• Meeting with two prospects this week that are looking to relocate.
• The Authority will be presenting to the County in November for the GRAD certification rezoning process.

B. Business, Retention and Expansion (BRE) Update and Communications Update – Mel Baxter reported on John Scott’s behalf the following:

• BRE Board Retreat will be hosting a session this spring at Sea Palms on St. Simons Island.
• Manufacturing Round Table held meeting with great participation.
• Industry Tours will be available starting December 1st for eighth graders.

C. Roadway Signage Review and Recommendations – Mel Baxter reviewed the proposal submitted by Greg Allen with National Sign Plazas, Inc with the Board. T The proposal is comprised of the current signage in our area and the recommendations of refurbishing and rebranding the signage. Commissioner Stambaugh has request that the Authority consider participating in the financial piece of the study. The initial cost is $64,000 and the City, County and CVB are all considering participation as well. More to come.
X. OLD BUSINESS

A. McGladrey Update – Mel Baxter updated the board on McGladrey/RLM event coming up. Mel Baxter reported that the Authority has 7 confirmed and 2 pending statewide project managers along with various clients attending the event.
XI. CHAIRMAN ITEMS

A. GICA Update from Rod Sawall

Rod Sawall reported that GICA will be hosting an educational summit on November 4th, 5th and 6th with Casey Cagle and 200 guests in attendance. Enrollment for GICA this year is at 550 with attendance of 535.
XII. IMPORTANT DATES

Development Authority Board Meeting – 11:30, Monday, December 7, 2015
XIII. LEGAL

A. Closed Session – Discussion of Personnel OCGA Section 50-14-2(b)(2)
A MOTION was made by Missy Neu, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously to enter Closed Session to discuss Personnel OCGA Section 50-14-2(b)(2). The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.

A MOTION to return to Open Session was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King, and passed unanimously to approve having Teamwork Services provide analysis of employee categories and classification and to give an overview of services provided. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King to approve Chason Group for the executive search group as submitted. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
XIV. ADJOURN

A MOTION to adjourn was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0. 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.