Columbus, Georgia

Exhibit A

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GEORGIA

June 3, 2004



MEMBERS PRESENT

Dick Ellis, Bob Gilson, Stella Shulman, Allen Taber, Fernando Verdree



MEMBERS ABSENT





ALSO PRESENT

Sam Andras, Odessa Archibald, Richard Bishop, Billy Blanchard, Carmen Cavezza,

Mike Gaymon, Becca Hardin, Joe Johnson, Rob McKenna, Michelle Nelson-Hawkins,

Bob Poydasheff, Dayton Preston, Joe Sanders, Brian Sillitto, Kathy Steverson,

Janeen Tucker, Chuck Williams, 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 June

3, 2004 meeting to order. He reported that Billy Blanchard has been appointed

to the Authority by the City Council. Steve Butler has completed his term.

Appreciation was expressed for the services of Steve Butler on the Authority.



MINUTES

Upon motion made by Dick Ellis and seconded by Stella Shulman, the Authority

unanimously approved the minutes of the May 6, 2004 meeting hereto attached as

Exhibit ?A?.



FINANCIAL REPORT

Fernando Verdree reviewed the financial report for May 2004. Upon motion made

by Allen Taber and seconded by Dick Ellis, the Authority unanimously approved

the May 2004 Financial Report which is attached hereto as Exhibit ?B?.



ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ? Becca Hardin reviewed the status of current

projects. Her report is attached as Exhibit ?C?. She reported that Cessna

will be building wings for the new Mustang aircraft. The first training

session for The Waggoners trucking has started. Developers? Day has been

rescheduled for sometime in September since most of the Atlanta people will be

moving offices in late June. The ED Advisory Board will be meeting on June 8th

and taking a tour. The Greater Georgia group is making a marketing trip to New

York City and Chicago later this month. She reported that the latest issue of

the QuickStart brochure included Dayton Preston?s picture and he was quoted

about efforts for Goody Products in Manchester. Mike Gaymon reported that the

June issue of Georgia Trend features Columbus and Becca Hardin has a section in

the article.



OLD BUSINESS

Becca introduced Kathy Steverson who is working on the Foreign Trade Zone

application. Kathy gave an update on the process. The application was

submitted on June 2. There are 6 other communities in Georgia also making

applications. It is expected that the application will stay in committee for

6-9 months then there is a 60-day public comment period.



NEW BUSINESS

none



LEGAL ISSUES

Upon motion made by Dick Ellis and seconded by Fernando Verdree, the Authority

unanimously approved amending the Bond Resolution for 1043 Partnership, LLLC

from $3,200,000 to $3,671,000.



PROPERTY

1. Dayton Preston asked Sam Andras, who was contracted by the Authority to

handle the bidding on a 100,000 sf spec building on Lot 2 in MTP, to make a

report. Sam reported that 2 bids were received on the project. The low bid

was received from D Dean & Associates. He stated that the RFP did not request

any particular orientation of the building on the site. Upon motion made by

Allen Taber and seconded by Fernando Verdree, the Authority unanimously

accepted the bid from D Dean & Associates not to exceed $1,697,000 to construct

a 100,000 sf spec building on Lot 2 of Muscogee Technology Park.

2. Dayton reported that JJ&G is working on the failed wetlands in FLBC. The

City Council has approved rezoning of FLBC.

3. Dayton reported that H&K has agreed to work with Construction Careers of

America to do grading of the MTP site. Discussion took place. Richard Bishop

reminded members and staff that all permits must be obtained before anything

can be done to the site.





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

adjourned by Bob Gilson, the chair.





By:_____________________________

J. Edward Sprouse, Secretary



Approved by:



____________________________________

Robert M. Gilson, Jr., Chair





DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY



AGENDA



June 3, 2004 ? 8:30a.m.

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ITEM 1: Call to Order Bob Gilson, Chair

Welcome New Member



ITEM 2: Minutes of May 2004 Meetings (Ex A) Bob Gilson



ITEM 3: Financial Report (Ex B) Fernando Verdree



ITEM 4: Economic Development (Ex C) Becca Hardin





ITEM 5: Old Business Bob Gilson

FTZ Update Kathy Steverson



ITEM 6: New Business Bob Gilson





ITEM 7: Legal Issues Rob McKenna

Amendment to Resolution for 1043 Partnership, LLLC





ITEM 8: Property Dayton Preston

Update MTP Spec Building Bidding

FLBC Update





ITEM 9: Other Issues Bob Gilson



ITEM 10: Executive Session (if needed) Bob Gilson



ITEM 11: Meeting Adjourned Bob Gilson