Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GEORGIA

January 15, 2003 WORK SESSION



MEMBERS PRESENT

Dick Ellis, Bob Gilson, Allen Taber, Fernando Verdree



MEMBERS ABSENT

Steve Butler, Debbie Lane, Jimmy Yancey



ALSO PRESENT

Richard Bishop, Billy Blanchard, Carmen Cavezza, Steve Davis, Mike Gaymon,

Biff Hadden, Becca Hardin, Donna Newman, Jeff Mills, Dayton Preston, Ed

Sprouse,Bob Tant, Robert Teem, Billy Turner, Katherine Kelly



Bob Gilson, Chairman, noting that a quorum was present and proper notice had

been given in accordance with the requirements of Georgia law, called the

January 15, 2003work session to order.



MTP UPDATE

Jeff Mills, Jordan Jones & Goulding, explained where the development of MTP is

currently and presented some possibilities. He handed out a schedule which is

attached as Exhibit ?A?. Discussion took place on options to get sites

available and what might be done for access by road. The City is meeting with

DOT staff on January 22, 2003. Results of these discussions need to be

considered before making any decisions.



FLBC UPDATE

A road on FLBC would cost about $1,000,000. Discussion centered on the best

use of monies. It was decided to list options with costs and then prioritize

them. Discussion took place on possible areas for greenspace which the City

could use. Upon motion made by Fernando Verdree and seconded by Dick Ellis,

the Authority unanimously approved making a new application to rezone and

proceeding to rezone the A-1 property of the FLBC. Upon motion made by Dick

Ellis and seconded by Allen Taber, the Authority unanimously authorized the

development of a master plan for the FLBC in conjunction with the City and

Columbus Water Works.



Carmen Cavezza reported on the branding project for Columbus. Upon motion made

by Dick Ellis and seconded by Fernando Verdree, the Authority unanimously

approved to support the branding efforts for Columbus and to encourage the

Columbus Economic Development Corporation to make a contribution of $10,000

toward the cost of the study.



After a break, the following people were present: Dick Ellis, Bob Gilson, Allen

Taber, Fernando Verdree; Billy Blanchard, Becca Hardin, Mike Gaymon, Ed

Sprouse, Katherine Kelly.





SERVICE CONTRACT WITH CHAMBER

Discussion took place about the Service Contract that the Development Authority

of Columbus, Georgia has with the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of

Commerce. Upon motion made by Allen Taber and seconded by Dick Ellis, the

Authority authorized that administrative fees to the Chamber be based on the

calendar year and effective on an accrued basis as of the date of the closing

of the bonds. Ed Sprouse will revise the service contractto reflect discussed

items. It was decided that at present no change should take place concerning

practice with projects which do not use bonds. A subcommittee of Steve Butler,

Allen Taber, and Fernando Verdree was appointed to review the monthly

allocation for the service contract.



FUNDS FROM MILLAGE

The millage funds were passed by City Council for one year. The Authority

needs to report back to City Council regarding use of funds and show need to

continue this funding. It was pointed out that the 0.25 mills include the

county dues of $186,291 to the Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority.

Mike Gaymon reported that some services were being outsourced to other Chamber

departments. Upon motion made by Fernando Verdree and seconded by Allen Taber,

the Authority approved that all proceeds from the sale of FLBC land for

greenspace would be used to reduce the debt on the Miller loan. Mike Gaymon

and Becca Hardin will make necessary changes in the ?Millage document? and

bring to the next work session which will be Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at

8:00am.





There being no further business to come before the Authority, the meeting was

adjourned.





By:_____________________________

J. Edward Sprouse, Secretary

Approved by:



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Robert M. Gilson, Jr., Chair