Exhibit A
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS GEORGIA
October 5, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT
Billy Blanchard, Carmen Cavezza, Dick Ellis, Bob Gilson, Stella Shulman,
Fernando Verdree
MEMBERS ABSENT: Allen Taber
ALSO PRESENT
David Arrington, Richard Bishop, Averett Davis, Mike Gaymon, Becca Hardin,
Isaiah Hugley, Joe Johnson, Gary Jones, Bob Poydasheff, Dayton Preston, Joe
Sanders, Brian Sillitto, Lee Snider, Ed Sprouse, Clint Taylor, 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
October 5, 2006 meeting to order.
MINUTES
Upon motion made by Dick Ellis and seconded by Carmen Cavezza, the Authority
unanimously approved the minutes of the September 7, 2006 meeting hereto
attached as Exhibit ?A?.
FINANCIAL REPORT
The millage money has begun again. Upon motion made by Stella Shulman and
seconded by Dick Ellis, the Authority unanimously approved the September 2006
Financial Report which is attached hereto as Exhibit ?B?.
PRESENTATION ON CITY GIS
David Arrington made a presentation on what the City has available with its GIS
and what will be available to the public. There are 3 layers ? one for general
public, one for engineers, and one for realtors which the Chamber may be able
to offer to prospects for a period of time.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ? Becca Hardin reported that the Kia groundbreaking
is October 20th but time is unknown at present. The JLUS grant of about
$500,000 has been awarded to the Valley Partnership and will focus on
encroachment. Becca gave a slide presentation on the last Kia visit. People
on this trip were from Coweta, Carroll, Meriwether, and Troup counties and
Becca representing the Valley Partnership. Mobis is a supplier which will be
near the Kia site. She was able to meet with 7 individual companies and
participated in a seminar setting with numerous other Korean companies. Brian
showed a catchy slide of advertising properties.
PROPERTY
Pace has vacated the building in good condition except for some additional
cleaning that is needed. We now have a 150,000 sf building on 22 acres to
market.
Certified sites project is going well. All materials should be in within the
next few weeks.
FLBC ? Discussion took place about the request from David Erickson on rezoning
part of the FLBC. Upon motion made by Billy Blanchard and seconded by Stella
Shulman, the Authority approved the exchange of the 60-foot strip of property
off the greenspace in the northern portion owned by the Authority with a piece
of property owned by David Erickson just below the southwest corner of the FLBC
with the following conditions that David Erickson 1) construct a road on the
Willis property to tie into Macon Road and dedicate that road to the City and
2) provide a 20-foot access to the greenspace.
Bob Gilson called Dayton Preston to the front and recognized him for his 15
years of service to the Development Authority. Ed Sprouse read a resolution of
appreciation. Upon motion made by Dick Ellis and seconded by Stella Shulman,
the Authority unanimously adopted the resolution in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit ?D.? There was a standing ovation for Dayton as Bob Gilson presented
him with a gift of thanks.
OLD BUSINESS
Dick Ellis remarked on the signage proposal. Discussion took place about the
proposal. Upon motion made by Carmen and seconded by Billy, the Authority
unanimously approved proceeding with Phase I of the proposal by Whyte-Kerner
Environmental Graphics & Design which consists of Programming and Schematic
Design for a fee of $8,000.00.
NEW BUSINESS
In order to avoid any potential conflict of interest with Ed Sprouse being the
secretary of the Authority and the legal counsel, it was decided to elect
someone else as secretary. Upon motion made by Billy Blanchard and seconded by
Stella Shulman, the Authority unanimously elected Becca Hardin as secretary.
LEGAL ISSUES
A. Aflac Project
Upon motion made by Billy Blanchard and seconded by Fernando Verdree, the
Authority unanimously approved the Inducement Resolution for the Aflac Project
Phases I and II in the standard form attached hereto as Exhibit ?F?.
Upon motion made by Billy Blanchard and seconded by Stella Shulman, the
Authority unanimously approved the Inducement Resolution ? Edge for the Aflac
Project in the form attached hereto as Exhibit ?G?.
Upon motion made by Billy Blanchard and seconded by Stella Shulman, the
Authority unanimously approved the ?PERFORMANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY AGREEMENT
Georgia Incentive Programs? for the Aflac Project which includes local
incentives in the form attached hereto as Exhibit ?H?. It was decided to use
this document from the state as the agreement and include any local incentives
as well as standard practice.
B. Board of Tax Assessors Meeting ? Ed Sprouse reviewed and explained the two
letters which have been developed from discussions with the Board of Tax
Assessors for the taxation of economic development projects. One letter deals
with companies which are new projects and the other with existing companies
doing an expansion project. Discussion of the two documents took place. The
Board of Tax Assessors has agreed to honor the old agreements which already
have signed letters. Upon motion made by Billy Blanchard and seconded by
Fernando Verdree, the Authority unanimously approved the concepts of both
letters from the Board of Tax Assessors with the few modifications received
from Linda King in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit ?I?.
Upon motion made by Stella Shulman 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:_____________________________
Rebecca Brown Hardin, Secretary
Approved by:
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Robert M. Gilson, Jr., Chair
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