BRUNSWICK AND GLYNN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

MINUTES – March 27, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Chamber Large Board Room

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
CEDRIC KING
JACK KILGORE
WAYNE JOHNSON
BRUCE DIXON
PAULO ALBUQUERQUE

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT

OTHERS PRESENT
MEL BAXTER, STAFF
JOHN SCOTT, STAFF
JOAN HEARN, STAFF
SHERRI PRUITT, STAFF
REES SUMERFORD, COUNSEL
ROB BURR, GCAC
TERRA WINSLETT, GCAC
WOODY WOODSIDE, CHAMBER
TRAVIS STEGALL, CITY OF BRUNSWICK
PETE SNELL, COASTAL PINES
ROD SAWALL, GICCA
JIM DRUMM, CITY MANAGER
TOM CARDIFF, GOODWILL SOUTHEAST GEORGIA
MICHAEL WINCKLER, GOODWILL SOUTHEAST GEORGIA
JENNIFER FORDHAM, GDCA
DAVID MANNING, GLYNCO MANNING AVIATION
JASON COLEY, GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
VIRGINIA BROWN, UNITED WAY
AL MCKINNON, GCAC
JULIE MARTIN, CITY COMMISSIONER
BILL BRUNSON, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
ALAN OURS, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BILL AUSTIN, CITIZEN
SHAWN SLAY, GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
CONSUELLA BARBOUR, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
MONICA SMITH, S.L.E.A.T.
PAM SHEIRLING, THE ISLANDER
LINDSEY ADKISON, BRUNSWICK NEWS
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Cedric King called the meeting to order at 10:00am.

II. INVOCATION WELCOME GUESTS
Mel Baxter gave invocation and Chairman Cedric King welcomed guests.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT – Chairman Cedric King invited public comments from the guests.
V. ACCEPT AGENDA
AMMEND AGENDA – A MOTION was made by Bruce Dixon, seconded by Jack Kilgore and passed unanimously to amend the agenda to add New Business – Board of Regents request. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0
VI. GOODWILL SOUTHEAST GEORGIA – Michael Winckler
Mr. Michael Winckler, President and CEO of Goodwill Southeast Georgia gave a presentation with information of the mission and goals of the program. Mr. Winckler also informed the board and guest that Goodwill is in need of a Glynn County representation and to contact him if anyone is interested.
VII. GCAC – Rob Burr
A. S&K Air LLC (Sam Hollis) and South Georgia Aviation LLC (Jonathan Tronolone)-McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport

A MOTION was made by Bruce Dixon and seconded by Paulo Albuquerque to approve the lease terms for S & K Air LLC and South Georgia Aviation LLC subject to legal and financial review. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.

B. Glynn County Airport Commission Recommendation for Airport Commission Member

A MOTION was made by Paulo Albuquerque and seconded by Wayne Johnson to approve the appointment of Kevin Haley to the Airport Commission to complete the term expiring December 2018 as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.

C. Informational Items
 Observation area/playground at the McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport
 Wings Over Golden Isles Air Show Report

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 27, 2017 Minutes
A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Bruce Dixon to approve the February 27, 2017 Meeting Minutes. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.

IX. FINANCIALS
A. Approve Financials – February 2017
Joan Hearn reviewed the February 2017 financial statements. The Authority’s financial situation remains strong. The Share the Future fund balance to just over $621,000 at the end of February.

A MOTION was made by Paulo Albuquerque and seconded by Jack Kilgore to approve the February financials as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
X. NEW BUSINESS
Jack Kilgore reported that the Board of Regents will be coming to our community April 17-20, 2017. Jack recommends the Authority donate $10,000 to assist with the funding portion of the community involvement aspect of the visit. Jack Kilgore noted that the CVB and Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber plan to participate in funding as well.

A MOTION was made by Jack Kilgore and seconded by Wayne Johnson to approve funding $10,000 towards the Board of Regents visit in April as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
XI. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
A. New Business Recruitment – Mel Baxter
• Mel reviewed snap shot of prospect noting the Blue Wave addition.
• Mel, Austin Catts and prospects met with Liberty Harbor representatives.
• Mel, Alyce Thornhill, Michael Tucker and PAR Marine met regarding generating a program to get more welders in our community. More to come.
• Met with local group looking to expand. More to come.
• Mel and Mark Johnson of Gilbert-Harrell met regarding Honeywell prospect.
• Mel and Cedric King went to Tucson Arizona to accept the Site Selector’s Guild Award presented to Brunswick-Glynn County EDA.
• Mel attended the JAXPORT Logistics Conference in St. Augustine, Florida and met with Norfolk Southern group while there.
• Mel and John Scott met with the Tammy Finley and David Dixon of the O’Neal group regarding food manufacturing thoughts for our area. More to come.
B. Business, Retention and Expansion (BRE) Update and Communications Update – John Scott
• Working on getting final preparations together for Manufacturer’s Roundtable on March 29th to be held at Glynn County Public Safety Complex on how to handle natural and man-made disasters.
• John Scott noted that we had an existing industry call with some issues so he reached out to Alan Ours office for some help from the County and within 72 hours the problem was resolved.
• John piggy backed off Wings Over Golden Isles Airshow and met with Industry leaders.
• John reported on several press releases to be coordinated to go out regarding the Selector’s Guild Award
• Working on updating the website. More to come.

C. Strategic Planning
Mel Baxter reported that the Board and staff will be meeting after-words for a conference call with Ady Advantage to discuss Phase II and where we are at in the process.

XII. CHAIRMAN ITEMS
A. Update from Rod Sawall with GICCA
o Rod Sawall reported that 6 teachers along with 17 kids attended the Skills USA in Atlanta and for those that do well, they will have a chance to compete internationally. More to come on the results next month.
o Rod reported that there will be a Safety Fair held at GICCA this year.
o Paulding County is coming to visit GICCA to get look at how GICCA runs here to get ideas for starting up their own version.
o There will also be a Summer Camp this year for upcoming 6th-8th graders from June 12th-16th.
o A scholarship luncheon will be held in May. More to come.

B. Update from Pete Snell with Coastal Pine
o PAR Marine and Coastal discussed and will be stick with PAR Marine’s model on helping with welding students.
o Pete is in conversations with Michael Winkler of Goodwill regarding serving on their board.
o Coastal Pine is partnering with Sea Island, to develop a 5 ½ week hospitality academy with scholarships awarded to 12 students.
o Coastal Pine exceeded 3,000 student enrollments this year with an 11-13% growth.
XIII. IMPORTANT DATES
A. Development Authority Board Meeting – 10:00am, Tuesday, April 25th
B. Chamber Quarterly Membership Luncheon – Sea Palms, April 19th at noon
C. Washington Fly-In – April 26th-28th
D. Chamber Experience – Sea Palms, May 24th, 5:30pm-8:30pm

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

No items to discuss

XV. ADJOURN
A MOTION to adjourn was made by Bruce Dixon, seconded by Paulo Albuquerque. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 11:30am.
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Approved Board Meeting
Chairman Cedric King

Attest:

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Sherri Pruitt
Office Coordinator
Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority

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