Disclaimer: These minutes have not been approved by the EDA. This will occur at the next regular meeting and I will publish any amendments.
Economic Development Authority of Patrick County
Meeting of February 26, 2025, 6:00 PM
106 Rucker Street, Patrick County Administration Building
Second Floor Conference Room
Present: Ron Haley, Chairman; Debra Shelor, Vice Chair; Danny Foley, Treasurer; Rick Worley; Doss Cummings; Rodney Boyd; Rodney Overby
Also Present: Clayton Kendrick, Andrew Overby, Steve Marshall, Board of Supervisors; James Houchins, Director of Economic Development & Tourism; Noah Mabe, Small Business & Economic Development Coordinator
Absent: N/A
Introduction
Ron Haley called the meeting to order.
On motion by Danny Foley, seconded by Debra Shelor and carried unanimously, the Authority approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Minutes
On motion by Debra Shelor, seconded by Rodney Overby and carried unanimously, the meeting minutes for January 22, 2025 were approved as presented.
Public Comment
There was no Public Comment.
Finance Report
James Houchins presented the financial report.
Ron Haley raised a question concerning the amount of money transferred to the Authority’s checking account to pay for bills. Noah Mabe will look into transferring some of those funds back into either the money market or Virginia Investment Pool account.
On motion by Rodney Overby, seconded by Danny Foley and carried unanimously, the financial report was approved.
West Piedmont Planning District Commission UpdateThe West Piedmont Planning District Commission will hold its next Board of Commissioners meeting tomorrow, on which Clayton Kendrick will report back at the next regularly scheduled Authority meeting.
Old Business
Cockram Mill Update
James Houchins reported that the County Building Inspector has reviewed and sent back documents and drawings to the property owner of Cockram Mill, who has asked a local architect to review and correct them further. Potential deadlines on project funding have yet to be determined. James Houchins hopes that construction will be underway relatively soon, and once it does begin, he will write an article detailing the project.
FOIA/Conflict of Interest
Ron Haley reminded the Authority that any Authority members who had yet to complete their FOIA and Conflict of Interest training/forms should do so and send their forms to Amy Walker as soon as possible.
Façade Grant Presentations
Ron Haley asked when the façade grant check presentations would be taking place, to which James replied that they would try to hold them on March 6.
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
Ron Haley informed the Authority of a ribbon cutting ceremony taking place on March 4 for the Heavy Equipment Operator Lab that is opening up in P&HCC’s Baliles-Reynolds Learning Center, and he invited members to attend.
Strategic Plan
Noah Mabe handed out copies of a draft Strategic Plan to the Authority members. Ron Haley requested that the Authority look over the document for discussion at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Adoption of Bylaws
The Authority members received via email a copy of the most recent amended bylaws for consideration.
On motion by Danny Foley, seconded by Rick Worley and carried unanimously, the Authority approved and adopted the amended bylaws as presented.
New Business
Audited Financials
Noah Mabe distributed via email the final audit report of the Authority’s financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024 as well as recommendations from that audit.
On motion by Debra Shelor, seconded by Rick Worley and carried unanimously, the Authority approved the final audit report for the year ended June 30, 2024 as presented.
VAcorp Insurance
James Houchins informed the Authority that there will be a review of their VAcorp insurance policy when he meets with one of their representatives on March 3.
Closed Meeting
On motion by Danny Foley, seconded by Doss Cummings and carried unanimously, the meeting was called into Closed Meeting under the appropriate codes of Virginia to discuss Commercial Real Estate located in the Blue Ridge District and Contracts (Section 2.2-3711[A]).
Reconvene
On motion by Danny Foley, seconded by Doss Cummings and carried unanimously, the meeting was reconvened by the appropriate codes. A roll call vote was taken with a unanimous vote that only the items listed above were discussed during the Closed Meeting.
Having no further business to discuss, Mr. Haley adjourned the meeting.
NEXT MEETING: March 5, 2025 at 10:00am – Community Room at Patrick County Community Center (Special Called Meeting).
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Ron Haley, Chairman