BRUNSWICK AND GLYNN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

MINUTES – September 28, 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
CHUCK SCRAGG, STAFF
BEN LEE, COASTAL CPA
ROB BURR, GCAC
KATHERINE KISSLING, GCAC
ALEX ATWOOD, STATE REPRESENTATIVE
JULIE MARTIN, CITY COMMISSIONER
BILL BRUNSON, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
DALE PROVENZANO, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
ALLEN BOOKER, GLYNN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
JIM DRUMM, CITY OF BRUNSWICK
ALYCE THORNHILL, GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
JAN MELCHER, GEORGIA QUICK START
WOODY WOODSIDE, CHAMBER
ARTIE FORD, BANK OF THE OZARKS
GERI LYNN MULLIS, MARSHES OF GLYNN LIBRARY
JANE LAFFERTY, MARSHES OF GLYNN LIBRARY
MONICA SMITH, S.L.E.A.T.
PETE SNELL, COASTAL PINES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
DAVID MANNING, MANNING AVIATION
TIM RICHARDSON
BILL AUSTIN
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 & WELCOME GUESTS – Chuck Scragg gave the invocation and Chairman Bruce Dixon welcomed guests.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. LIBRARY – Geri Lynn Mullis, Director and Jane Lafferty, Chairman of Marshes of Glynn Library gave a presentation along with handouts to give details as to the renovations, mission and goals of their organization.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT – Chairman Bruce Dixon invited public comments from the guests.

AMMEND AGENDA – A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Missy Neu and passed unanimously to amend the agenda to include LobePro Inc. under New Business. The MOTION carried unanimously.
VI. GCAC

A. Ga Power Utility Easement – McKinnon SSI Airport– Rob Burr

A MOTION was made by Susan Eastin, seconded by Wayne Johnson and passed unanimously to approve the Georgia Power easement at 490 Skylane Road subject to legal review as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously.

B. Approve Happy Hangar A-2 Request for Sale–McKinnon SSI Airport – Rob Burr

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously to approve the Purchase and Sale of Happy Hangar Unit A-2 to Mr. Ernie Knight upon legal review as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously.

C. Bulldog Hangars Condominium Owners Assoc. Inc. – McKinnon SSI Airport Ground Lease – Rob Burr

A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Wayne Johnson and passed unanimously to approve the lease adjustment/amendment for Bulldog Hangars Condominium Owners Association Inc. upon legal review as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously.

VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes for August 19, 2015

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson and seconded by Susan Eastin to approve the August 19, 2015 Meeting Minutes. The MOTION carried unanimously.
VIII. FINANCIALS

Approve Financials – August 2015 – Dave Smith reviewed the August 2015 financial statements. The balance sheet reflects a drawdown of $180,000 of total funds of Gulfstream as the result of continuing construction of the new MRO hangar. Dave Smith reported that the Audit report is complete and a final amended budget will be presented at the October board meeting. The Share-the-Future fund balance at the end of August was approximately $447,000.

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Missy Neu to approve the August 2015 financials. The MOTION carried unanimously.
IX. DIRECTOR’S REPORT

New Business Recruitment – Mel Baxter reported on the following:

• The final transaction for Gulfstream is now complete.
GEDA Annual Conference attended by him and John Scott.
• The Glynn County Community Presentation event in Atlanta at the Georgia Resource Center was a huge success.
• The SOAR Aerospace event he attended in Savannah.
• Met with or have meeting set with five commercial contractors regarding public/private partnership on spec building. More to come.
• Four active prospects.
o Two prospects are looking at the 70 acre lot off exit 42.
o One prospect would locate at the Brunswick Golden Isles airport.
o One prospect is looking at the Gypson Plant.
• Energiya closed on August 22nd and work has begun.

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

• Reviewed the hand out to the Board detailing Industry visits and upcoming visits next month, unique services, special events and new expansions.
• Reported various announcements shared on the web page and social media outlets. He also sent out newsletter to manufacturer and industries leaders along with an e-blast to the community.
• Manufacturing Round Table had 11 companies in attendance with a total of 20 guests.
• Attended Ga Tech Professional Education Work Shop with 20 students attending.
• Upcoming BRE Board retreat will be on October 19th in Atlanta. John Scott is the Chairman of the Board.
• Photo contest from public was well received.
• Presented video of Golden Isles Union Street to Board.

Business Development Update – Chuck Scragg

Chuck Scragg reported on the Glynn County Community Presentation event in Atlanta at the Georgia Resource Center. Attendees included economic developers, brokers and site selectors with a total of 23 project managers attending. Ten local leaders presented to the group and a video presentation given.

X. OLD BUSINESS

A. McGladrey Update – Mel Baxter updated the board on the McGladrey/RLM event coming up. Mel Baxter reported that the Authority has 9 confirmed statewide project managers along with various clients attending the event. More to come.
XI. NEW BUSINESS

A. LobePro, Inc. Sale – Mel Baxter reported that LobePro is requesting approval from the Authority regarding the sale of Lot 21C – 130 Indigo Drive. The property is currently owned by Holland Pump Manufacturing of Georgia, Inc. (D/B/A: LobePro, Inc.) and will be sold to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia who currently operates a branch location at 134 Indigo Drive, Brunswick-McBride Industrial Parks. The intended use of the property by Second Harvest is to allow for expansion of their current facility. More to come.

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King and passed unanimously to sale Lot 21C to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously.

XII. CHAIRMAN ITEMS

A. GICA Update from Rod Sawall

Rod Sawall reported that GICA attendance has increased this year from 520 to 575 students. Home Depot is contributing to the GICA courtyard improvements and new board members have joined the GICA Board.

B. 2016 Board Meeting Schedule
Chairman Bruce Dixon reviewed and the board agreed with the 2016 Board meeting schedule.

Cedric King announced that Torquest has agreed to sell Pinova Holdings to Symrise AG a publically traded $2.5 billion German, Flavor and Flagrance company. When the acquisition is completed in early 2016, this should make them the largest Aroma Molecules business in the world.
XIII. IMPORTANT DATES

Development Authority Board Meeting – 11:30, Monday, October26th, 2015
XIV. LEGAL

A. Closed Session – Pending or Potential Litigation OCGA Section 50-14-2
B. Closed Session – Real Estate OCGA Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B)
C. Closed Session – Discussion of Personnel OCGA Section 50-14-2(b)(2)
A MOTION was made by Missy Neu, seconded by Wayne Johnson and passed unanimously to enter Closed Session to discuss Pending or Potential Litigation OCGA Section 50-14-2, Real Estate items OCGA Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B) and Personnel OCGA Section 50-14-2(b)(2). The MOTION carried unanimously.

A MOTION to return to Open Session was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King. The MOTION carried unanimously.

A MOTION was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King, and passed unanimously to approve a bonus in the amount of $2,500 to John Scott for work on the videos for Golden Isles Union Street and the Glynn County Community Presentation event video in Atlanta as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously.

A MOTION was made by Cedric King, seconded by Susan Eastin to contribute in the funding of the Coastal Plains Coalition or successor organization in an effort to modify some of the wetland rules that are adversely affecting economic development efforts. Funding will be in the amount of $1,000 a month for twelve months and will come from the Share-the-Future fund to support this effort. The MOTION carried unanimously.
XV. ADJOURN

A MOTION to adjourn was made by Wayne Johnson, seconded by Cedric King. The MOTION carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2:45.

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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.