Exhibit A
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GEORGIA
September 7, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT
Billy Blanchard, Carmen Cavezza, Dick Ellis, Bob Gilson, Stella Shulman, Allen
Taber, Fernando Verdree
ALSO PRESENT
David Arrington, Averett Davis, Mike Gaymon, Becca Hardin, Rick Jones and son,
Rob McKenna, Joe Sanders,
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
August 3, 2006 meeting to order.
Rick Jones presented the status of the street and road improvements in the Fall
Line Business Centre area. Several options are being looked at for exiting off
the Erikson development property. Everyone has been talked with except the
Authority about PCI property for roadway. The City will build the road. There
was a discussion about the options. Rick Jones is asking to go forward with
discussions if there are no objections with the Authority. The Authority
requested that PCI be kept informed of the impact on its property. He will
also keep the Authority informed of developments.
MINUTES
Upon motion made by Dick Ellis and seconded by Stella Shulman, the Authority
unanimously approved the minutes of the August 3, 2006 meeting hereto attached
as Exhibit ?A?.
FINANCIAL REPORT
The in/out flow will be monitored over the next several months. Upon motion
made by Allen Taber and seconded by Billy Blanchard, the Authority unanimously
approved the July 2006 Financial Report which is attached hereto as Exhibit ?B?.
OLD BUSINESS
Dick Ellis reported the Signage Subcommittee of Billy Blanchard, Fernando
Verdree, and Dick Ellis met with Joe Johnson and Ed Burdeshaw in May. They met
with a consultant. The idea was to look at uniform signage for all 6 parks,
entrances and exits at parks and signage into the city. Robbie Whyte of
Whyte-Kerner Environmental Graphics & Design submitted a proposal for
consideration. She introduced her company to the members and spoke about what
signage really says to people about you. She also reviewed numerous projects
the company has done. This item will be on the agenda for the October
meeting. The proposal will be sent to all members.
NEW BUSINESS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ? Becca Hardin pointed out the highlights from her
report. Dynaweld Trailers is renting the Morton Machining Works building.
There are 13 active projects. Craig Lesser will be here September 15th. A
team of State project managers visited specifically looking at spec buildings.
The Lockwood Greene team will make a presentation to the community on September
28th at 10am at Columbus Technical College. Becca will be traveling back to
Korea on a State of Georgia visit to target market companies specially
identified as possible suppliers by Mr. Ahn. Wane Waggoner has given the
Chamber a SUV. The OneGeorgia application for Aflac project is being worked
on. Alfac expects to have Phase I completed by June 2007. The ?scoreboard? of
announcements for 2006 in member packets as Exhibit D.
PROPERTY
Pace is vacating property and the Authority has insurance coverage for 12
months.
LEGAL ISSUES
Upon motion made by Dick Ellis and seconded by Fernando Verdree, the Authority
unanimously approved an Inducement Resolution in the amount of $14,000,000 for
Cessna Aircraft Company Project in the form attached hereto as Exhibit ?E.?
Upon motion made by Allen Taber and seconded by Billy Blanchard, the Authority
unanimously approved an Inducement Resolution in the amount of $9,000,000 for
the AFCO Lodges Project in the form attached hereto as Exhibit ?F?.
Upon motion made by Dick Ellis and seconded by Fernando Verdree, the Authority
unanimously approved the Bond Resolution in the amount of $75,000,000 for the
Columbus Park Crossing South Project.
David Arrington reported on the schedule of road improvements in the area of
Columbus Park Crossing.
Dave Erikson wants a quit claim deed to part of property in FLBC and wants the
Authority to rezone the access easement. The Authority is not sure it owns
this property and if it does not then no action is needed. Rob McKenna will
check the deed when purchased FLBC and determine who owns the property.
Discussion took place about the matter.
Upon motion made by Fernando Verdree and seconded by Dick Ellis and unanimously
adopted, the Authority was called into Executive Session to discuss litigation
matters.
The Authority was called out of Executive Session with no actions to be
reported.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
By:_____________________________
J. Edward Sprouse, Secretary
Approved by:
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Robert M. Gilson, Jr., Chair
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