BRUNSWICK AND GLYNN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

MINUTES – May 23, 2016
Chamber Large Board Room
11:30 AM

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
BRUCE DIXON
CEDRIC KING
MISSY NEU
WAYNE JOHNSON
JACK KILGORE

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT

OTHERS PRESENT
MEL BAXTER, STAFF
DAVE SMITH, STAFF
JOHN SCOTT, STAFF
SHERRI PRUITT, STAFF
REES SUMERFORD, COUNSEL
ROB BURR, GCAC
TERRA WINSLETT, GCAC
SHAWNA WILLIAMS, GCAC
PETE SNELL, COASTAL PINE COLLEGE
JENNIFER FORDHAM, GaDCA
BILL BRUNSON, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
ALLEN BOOKER, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
ALAN OURS, GLYNN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
MAYOR HARVEY, CITY
JULIE MARTIN, CITY COMMISSIONER
WOODY WOODSIDE, CHAMBER
MONICA SMITH, S.L.E.A.T.
PAULO ALBUQUERQUE,
GEORGIA POWER
BILL AUSTIN, URA
KAREN WARD, URA
DAVID MANNING, MANNING AVIATION
ARTIE FORD, BANK OF THE OZARKS
PAM SHIERLING, THE ISLANDER
LINDSEY ADKISON, BRUNSWICK NEWS
ROB NOVIT, BRUNSWICK NEWS
I. CALL TO ORDER –Chairman Bruce Dixon called the meeting to order at 11:30am.
II. INVOCATION – Dave Smith
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. WELCOME GUESTS – Chairman Bruce Dixon welcomed guests and introduced new board member, Jack Kilgore.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT – Chairman Bruce Dixon invited public comments from the guests.
VI. GCAC – Rob Burr
A. Capital Budget Amendment #2 Fiscal Year 2015/2016
A MOTION was made by Cedric King and seconded by Jack Kilgore to approve the capital budget amendment #2 to fully fund projects for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
B. Glynn County Airport Commission Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2016/2017
A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Jack Kilgore to approve the Glynn County Airport Commission Budget Fiscal Year 2016/2017 as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
C. BGCJWS Easement Requests – Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
A MOTION was made by Cedric King and seconded by Wayne Johnson to approve the BGCJWS Easement request for Brunswick Golden Isles Airport subject to legal review. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
D. Items of Interest
Rob Burr gave an update to the Board on:
o Capital Development Update
o Omega update
o Georgia Airports Association Annual Conference
o Coastal Georgia Honor Flight

VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 25, 2016 Minutes
A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Cedric King to approve the April 25, 2016 Meeting Minutes. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
B. May 19, 2016 Called Minutes
A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Missy Neu to approve the May 19, 2016 Called Meeting Minutes. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.

VIII. FINANCIALS
Approve Financials – April 2016
Dave Smith reviewed the April 2016 financial statements. Balance sheet remains steady and all other transactions were within Budget. Timber was harvested on 30 of the 70-acre tract and the Authority received $27,000 all of which will go towards the new entranceway at 70-acre tract. Lease revenue lease payment for the Solar Farm are up to date. The Share-the-Future fund balance at the end of April was just over $539,000. Dave Smith included the proposed budget for next fiscal year in each board members book to take with them and review prior to June’s meeting.

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Missy Neu and passed unanimously to approve the April 2016 financials as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
IX. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A. Approval of 70-acre Entrance-way
Mel reported that the 70-acre tract needs refacing at the entrance-way. The initial work will be in the amount of $70,000. Currently the Authority has $50,000 that was awarded last year from Georgia Power and $27,000 to date from timber harvesting of the land.
A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Jack Kilgore and passed unanimously to approve proceeding with the 70-acre entrance-way as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
B. New Business Recruitment – Mel Baxter reported on the following:
• Project USA still on-going with more to come. Continuing to work with conceptual drawings for Project Brewin, Project Tent is on-going and working on other various projects along with a recent prospect visit last week. Will keep the board apprised of the progress.
• The Authority hosted dinner and reception for the GEDA Spring Workshop at Sea Palms upcoming event from May 18-20 at Sea Palms.
• Washington Fly-In was a success where they met with Senator Isakson and Congressman to discuss wetland issues among other items.
• Mel presented the official GRAD certificate to the Board.
• The Solar Farm ribbon cutting will be held at GICA on June 3 at 12:30 with Solar Farm presenting a gift to GICA at ceremony.
• Hosted meeting regarding Colonels Island intersection congestion and needed improvements. Additional meetings to follow and Mel Baxter with keep the board apprised of progress.
• The Authority help with facilitating the reception for the USNS Ship. Celebration and tours were well received in community.
C. Business, Retention and Expansion (BRE) Update and Communications Update
• Community and business leaders wrapping up Industry visits with local businesses. Just over 30 visits to date.
• CEO Reception was well attended on May 4th with the Chamber and Authority recognizing the local nominees; Georgia Pacific, Brunswick Cellulose, Rich Products and One Love Organics.
• Next MRT meeting will this week at the King and Prince Seafood with approximately 20 guests and a tour of the facility. The future meeting for this year to date include IAP, Scojet, LobePro, and Mercedes.
• Community news letter was sent out to local e-mail news list.
• John Scott gave BRE Committee presentation at GEDA Spring workshop conference. The event was well attended and information with standing room only.
X. OLD BUSINESS
A. Internship Approval
Mel Baxter reported that funding is available for an intern in the amount of $1,000 for the remaining fiscal year. The 2016/2017 budget would have an intern budgeted for the Board to review in the June meeting. John Scott reported that an intern could be utilized to review projects.
A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Jack Kilgore and passed unanimously to approve intern not to exceed $1,000. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
XI. CHAIRMAN ITEMS
A. GICA Update
Rod Sawall was unable to attend but reported to Chairman Bruce Dixon that 8-9 students received scholarships at GICA for the year.

B. Coastal Pine College – Pete Snell, CP
Pete Snell gave an overview on various activities at Coastal Pine including a ribbon cutting on Thursday at 10:30am.

C. Time Change Approval
Chairman Bruce Dixon announce that the meetings will be moved to 10:00am from this point forward.

XII. IMPORTANT DATES
A. Development Authority Board Meeting – 10:00, Monday, June 27, 2016
B. Chamber Experience – 5:30-8:30, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Sea Palms, SSI
C. Wings Over Golden Isles Airshow, October 8-9, 2016 at Golden Isles Airport
XIII. LEGAL
AMMEND AGENDA – A MOTION was made by Missy New, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously to amend the agenda to remove Discussion of Personnel OCGA Section 50-14-3(b)(2) and include Real Estate items pursuant to OCGA Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B). The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Closed Session –Real Estate items pursuant to OCGA Section 50-14-3(b)(1) (B)
A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Missy Neu and passed unanimously to enter Closed Session to discuss Real Estate items pursuant to OCGA Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B). The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
A MOTION to return to Open Session was made by Cedric King, seconded by Jack Kilgore and passed unanimously. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
A MOTION to adopt covenants for Eastgate Commerce Park was made by Missy Neu, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0.
XV. ADJOURN
A MOTION to adjourn was made by Cedric King, seconded by Jack Kilgore. The MOTION carried unanimously: 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 1:30pm.

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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.