BRUNSWICK AND GLYNN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

MINUTES – February 22, 2016
Chamber Large Board Room
11:30 AM

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
BRUCE DIXON
CEDRIC KING
WAYNE JOHNSON

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
MISSY NEU

OTHERS PRESENT
MEL BAXTER, STAFF
DAVE SMITH, STAFF
JOHN SCOTT, STAFF
SHERRI PRUITT, STAFF
REES SUMERFORD, COUNSEL
ROB BURR, GCAC
TERRA WINSLETT, GCAC
ROD SAWALL, GICA
BILL BRUNSON, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
DALE PROVENZANO, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
JULIE MARTIN, CITY COMMISSIONER
KEITH CRUSAN, ST SIMONS ISLAND BANK AND TRUST
ARTIE FORD, BANK OF THE OZARKS
PETE SNELL, COASTAL PINE COLLEGE
ALAN OURS, GLYNN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
MONICA SMITH, S.L.E.A.T.
JULIAN “PUDDY” SMITH
SHAUNTIA LEWIS
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 – Alan Ours
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. WELCOME GUESTS – Chairman Bruce Dixon welcomed guests.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT – Chairman Bruce Dixon invited public comments from the guests.
Monica Smith (attachment) presented and Julian “Puddy” Smith spoke to the board and guests.

VI. GCAC – Rob Burr
Rob Burr reviewed the various GCAC projects and updates with the Board.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes for January 25, 2016

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Cedric King to approve the January 25, 2016 Meeting Minutes. The MOTION carried unanimously: 3-0.

Approve Called Minutes for February 12, 2016

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Cedric King to approve the February 12, 2016 Meeting Minutes. The MOTION carried unanimously: 3-0.
VIII. FINANCIALS
A. Approve Financials – January 2016

Dave Smith reviewed the January 2016 financial statements. The operating fund received almost $25,000 in Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) during January. Other transactions were within Budget. The Share-the-Future fund balance at the end of January was just over $500,000.

A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Wayne Johnson and passed unanimously to approve the January 2016 financials as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 3-0.

IX. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A. New Business Recruitment – Mel Baxter reported on the following:

• Currently working on 2 active projects.
• Attended Foreign Trade Conference with 420 attendees.
• GRAD certification for their 70+ acre site has been formally submitted.
• Meeting this week with Corp of Engineers. More to come.
• Meeting with AGL for Natural Gas opportunities for the Northern area of Glynn County (Turtle Creek area). More to come.
• Heading to Jacksonville with the JDA group to meet with North Florida site selectors. More to come.
• Upcoming VIP Tour in Glyn and surrounding areas with Authority hosting a dinner at Jekyll Island.
• Upcoming GEDA Spring Conference from May 18-20 at Sea Palms. More to come.
• Hosting Red Carpet Tour in May along with Chamber and CVB. More to come.

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

Business Retention and Expansion:
• Working with Pete Snell organizing the MAW that will be in Atlanta on April 22nd with the following nominations:
o Brunswick Cellulose
o Rich Products
o One Love Organics
• MRT held on January 20 with 15 in attendance and sponsored by Haven Manufacturing at CCGA. MRT will be held every other month from this point forward.
• Working with Pete Snell on a Lunch and Learn. More to come.
• BRE will be hosting one of the GEDA events in May. More to come.
• Working on industry visits with teams of 4-5 volunteers visiting industry leaders this year.
X. CHAIRMAN ITEMS
A. GICA Update from Rod Sawall

Rod Sawall reported that 15 students going to state competition this year for the Regional Skills USA.
GICA is currently working on summer camps this year and will keep the Board apprised of the progress.

B. Coastal Pine College Update from Pete Snell, CP

Pete Snell gave an overview on various activities at Coastal Pine including the restoration of the HOPE grant. More to come.
XI. IMPORTANT DATES
A. Development Authority Board Meeting – 11:30, Monday, March 28, 2016
XII. LEGAL
A. Gateway Revenue Bond Resolution – Rees Sumerford

Rees Sumerford reviewed the Gateway Revenue Bond Resolution with the Board as presented. The inducement resolution is for adult mental and addition issues.

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously to approve the Revenue Bond Resolution subject to review by council. The MOTION carried unanimously: 3-0.
B. 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 Personnel OCGA Section 50-14-2(b)(2). The MOTION carried unanimously: 3-0.

A MOTION to return to Open Session was made by Cedric King, seconded by Wayne Johnson and passed unanimously. The MOTION carried unanimously: 3-0.

A MOTION to approve the Board vacancy process was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric Kings and passed unanimously. The vacancy search is due to Susan Eastin’s resignation from the Board. Once the Board reviews the Board vacancy procedures the advertisement date will be determined. The MOTION carried unanimously: 3-0.
XIII. ADJOURN
A MOTION to adjourn was made by Cedric, seconded by Wayne Johnson. The MOTION carried unanimously: 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 1:10pm.

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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.