Columbus, Georgia

Exhibit A

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GEORGIA

September 2, 2004



MEMBERS PRESENT

Billy Blanchard, Dick Ellis, Bob Gilson, Stella Shulman, Allen Taber, Fernando

Verdree



MEMBERS ABSENT

Jimmy Yancey



ALSO PRESENT

Odessa Archibald, Carmen Cavezza, Mike Gaymon, Biff Hadden, Becca Hardin,

Dayton Preston, Joe Sanders, Brian Sillitto, Ed Sprouse, Robert Teem, Janeen

Tucker, 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

September 2, 2004 meeting to order.



MINUTES

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

unanimously approved the minutes of the August 5, 2004 meeting hereto attached

as Exhibit ?A?.



FINANCIAL REPORT

Fernando Verdree pointed out that this is the first month in a new fiscal

year. The audit starts today. Upon motion made by Dick Ellis and seconded by

Allen Taber, the Authority unanimously approved the August 2004 Financial

Report which is attached hereto as Exhibit ?B?.



ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ?Becca reported that environmental documents for

MTP have been signed. Becca thanked Richard Bishop and other City officials

who have worked diligently on this matter. Becca reviewed the status of

current projects: 15 active projects, 3 prospect visits, and 8 suspects. Her

report is attached as Exhibit ?C?. Techsphere Systems is leasing a building in

South Columbus. DCA is working with staff on job tax credits for First

Data/Remitco and for Cott/RC. She thanked Brian and all volunteers who made

the FTRG visit a success. Upon motion made by Stella Shulman and seconded by

Dick Ellis, the Authority unanimously authorize $500 from the Millage Account

(marketing) as a Bronze Sponsor for the SEUS/Japan Conference. Development

plans for an inter-city park behind Ply Mart continue. Columbus Chamber and

City Department of Community reinvestment co-sponsored Bownsfield Regional

Workshop presented by Georgia Department of Natural Resources and UGA Office of

Economic Development Assistance and Carl Vinson Institute of Government. On

September 16, the VPJDA will have a planning retreat. The ED Advisory Board

meets on September 8th with a program focus on workforce featuring a panel of

school supervisors from the region. Biff reported that Ft. Benning is

expecting over 5600 new troops over next 18 months. Efforts are underway to

education region on the impact on housing and schools. Carmen Cavezza

commented on the fact that the Ft. Benning schools are undersubscribed with

about 1000 places available.



PROPERTY

1. Dayton Preston reported that construction on the MTP spec Building is under

way, the grading and cul de sac are going in. Richard Bishop and Joe Johnson

are currently meeting with DOT at MTP. The environmental documents cover

Eastern Connector from Hwy 80 to Ft. Benning. All utilities companies met last

week to provide updated information on sites. At present progress is waiting

on environment report and determining right of way.

2. Robert Teem presented some options for the Authority in dealing with the

failed wetlands in FLBC.



OLD BUSINESS

None



NEW BUSINESS

None



LEGAL ISSUES

1. Upon motion made by Stella Shulman and seconded by Billy Blanchard, the

Authority unanimously approved the amended and restated Inducement Resolution

for Heckler and Koch Project in the form hereto attached as Exhibit ?D?

incorporating the wording required by OneGeorgia Authority.

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

Authority unanimously approved the amended and restated Inducement Resolution

for The Waggoners Trucking Project in the form hereto attached as Exhibit ?E?

incorporating the wording required by OneGeorgia Authority.

3. Upon motion made by Stella Shulman and seconded by Fernando Verdree, the

Authority unanimously approved the execution of the following documents in

substantially the form presented, with the execution of any of the documents by

the Chairman of the Authority being conclusive as to the approval of any such

subsequent changes:

a. Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Columbus, Georgia and the

Development Authority of Columbus for the Authority to take title to City

property on Blanchard Blvd and the Mitchell property and to lease the

properties to Waggoner,

b. Lease agreement between the Authority and Waggoner, and

c. A revised Incentives Agreement.



OTHER ISSUES

Billy Blanchard has received a promotion and Brian Sillitto is a first time

father.



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