The Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority

THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

OF STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA

REGULAR BIMONTHLY MEETING MINUTES

September 12, 2008

1.CALL TO ORDER

The regularly scheduled bimonthly meeting of The Economic Development

Authority (EDA), of Stafford County, Virginia was held on September 12, 2008 in the Board Chambers of the StaffordCountyGovernmentCenter located at1300 Courthouse RoadStafford, Virginia at 1:30 P.M. A quorum was present.

Members Present

Don NewlinChairman

David Beiler

Jo Knight

Wendy Surman

Jack Rowley

Members Absent

Joel Griffin Vice Chairman

Mark Safferstone

Also Present:

Tim BaroodySecretary

Robert CarterTreasurer

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion for approval of the July 11, 2008Regular Meeting Minuteswas made by Mr.Rowley. Ms. Knight seconded the motion.

VOTE: 5-0 approved

  1. PUBLIC PRESENTATION

None

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT
  • August 10, 2008 Balance $1,173,392.38
  • September 10, 2008 Balance $1,174,037.86

A motion was made by Mr. Rowleyto accept the Treasurer’s reports. Ms. Knightseconded the motion.

VOTE:5-0 approved

Mr. Carter reviewed with the Board the planned approved and pledged projects of the EDA.

Mr. Carter also informed the Board that the field audit was completed on August 20 and will be presented to the Board for approval in November.

5.SECRETARY’S REPORT

Mr. Baroody updated the Authority on the department’s activities.

  • Mr. Baroody informed the Board that Hirschler Fleischer is sponsoring the 5th annual Defense Community Reception to be held at the Globe & Laurel on Oct. 22. The event has been well received and over one hundred people are expected to attend.
  • Mr. Baroody spoke to the Board about working closely with GermannaCommunity College in their efforts to open a new location in StaffordCounty. A decision by the college will be made by the end of September on the new location. The Department is also working with Germanna on a postcard that will be sent to the 2000+ businesses in Stafford highlighting the college’s work force development opportunities.
6.CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Mr. Newlin reported to the Board on the GovernmentIsland work session that entailed a boat trip on Aquia Creek from Hope Springs Marina to GovernmentIsland.

7.COMMITTEE REPORT

None

8.OLD BUSINESS
  • A motion was made by Ms. Knight to support the request for $50,000 to help with the dredging of Aquia Creek. Mr. Beiler seconded. Discussion followed.

VOTE:1 – 4 failed

9.NEW BUSINESS

Funding for Redevelopment Master Plans – Mr. Newlin requested that a decision on funding be put off until Mr. Griffin could be present. Mr. Baroody reminded the Board of the time sensitive nature of this funding. It was agreed that a Special Meeting of the EDA will be held on the 17th of October to decide the matter. A discussion followed with Mr. Beiler voicing his opposition to the Southern Gateway Plan, he thinks it should be on the east side of I-95 on Warrenton Rd. The full matter will be discussed at the October 17th Special Meeting.

10.ATTORNEY’S REPORT

None

11.ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business brought before the EDA, Mr.Newlin adjourned the meeting at 2:15 P.M. to the Special Meeting on Friday, October 17, 2008.

MINUTES SUBMITTED BY:

Tim Baroody

EDA Secretary

MINUTES APPROVED BY:

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Don Newlin

EDA Chairman

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