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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/9/2024 - Economic Development (EDA) - Minutes - Regular MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA A meeting of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Salem, Virginia was held on January 9, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153. The following members of the Authority were present: Dave Robbins, Quinn Mongan, Paul Kuhnel, Cindy Shelor, Sean Kosmann, and Joe Curran. Macel Janoschka was absent. There also present Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager; Rosie Jordan, Treasurer; Jim Guynn, Legal Counsel; Tommy Miller, Director of Economic Development; Wayne Adkins, Business Outreach Coordinator; and Crystal Williams, Secretary. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The November 13, 2023 meeting minutes were presented and approved as written. Ms. Jordan reviewed the financial report as of November 30, 2023. The report was received as presented. The next item on the agenda was the annual Organizational Meeting. Mr. Robbins stated he is stepping down as Chairman. He thanked the city staff and the board for their support. The meeting was turned over to Mr. Guynn to hold the election of officers. Mr. Guynn stated that the floor was open for nominations for the Board Chair. A motion was made to nominate Paul Kuhnel as chairman. Motion: Mongan; Second: Shelor; All Aye The meeting was then turned the meeting over to Mr. Kuhnel. Mr. Kuhnel called for nominations for Vice Chair. Motion: Mongan; Second: Robbins; All Aye Mr. Kuhnel called for the nominations for Treasurer. A motion was made to reelect Rosie Jordan. Motion: Mongan; Second: Kossman; All Aye Mr. Kuhnel called for the nomination of Secretary. A motion was made to reelect Crystal Williams as Secretary. Motion: Robbins; Second: Mongan; All Aye A motion was made to hold a Closed Session in accordance with Section 2.2-3711 A(5) of the 1950 Code of Virginia for a discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community, relating to a manufacturer. Motion: Kuhnel; Second: Robbins; All Aye Upon reconvening, a motion was made in accordance with Section 2.2-3712D of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended to date. The EDA certified that in closed session, only items lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and only such items identified in the motion by which the closed session was convened were heard, discussed, or considered by the EDA. Motion: Mongan; Second: Robbins; All Aye Mr. Miller stated the EDA would need to approve the Wabtec Performance Agreement. Mr. Kuhnel asked Mr. Guynn if he was comfortable with the terms of the agreement. Mr. Guynn confirmed he was satisfied with the agreement. A motion was made to approve the agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Motion: Mongan; Second: Robbins; All Aye Mr. Adkins presented a conceptual drawing for a potential façade grant for a façade grant on the Clay Street side of the property at 111 E. Main Street. A discussion was held, and a motion was made to approve moving forward with the project at 111 E. Main Street. Motion: Mongan; Second: Shelor; All Aye Mr. Adkins stated he would like to follow up on the 2nd on Main façade grant. At the November 13 meeting, he asked for a reimbursement cost of $3,060.76. The actual reimbursement cost is $4,036.00. After that meeting it was determined a receipt was missing. No payment has been made to date. He is asking the EDA to approve the new amount. A motion was made to reimburse Audra Doyle for the 2nd on Main Façade grant project of $4,036.00. Motion: Mongan; Second: Shelor; All Aye Mr. Miller provided some general updates. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:24 p.m.