Joint Development Authority of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government & the City of Winterville
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · July 15, 2020
Minutes
AGENDA
JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT
OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA AND THE CITY OF
WINTERVILLE
Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 – 3:06 PM
Held remotely via WebEx and streamed at: https://youtu.be/C8wnXhbjZsw
Attendees
Erica Cascio
Dodd Ferelle
Kelly Girtz
Stephanie Lynn
David Matthews-Morgan
Ilka McConnell, Economic Development Director, Athens-Clarke County Unified Government
Dan McRae, Attorney
Tim Pierce-Tomlin
Absent
Simone Cifuentes
A. Call to Order: David Matthews-Morgan, Chair, welcomed the members and called the
special called meeting to order.
B. Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve: David Matthews-Morgan
Second: Stephanie Lynn
Directors unanimously approved motion
C. Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting
Motion to approve minutes: David Matthews-Morgan
Second: Stephanie Lynn
Directors unanimously approved motion as modified
D. Old Business (Directors)
1. Stephanie presented and discussed the potential scoring matrix, with a profitability
component as an additional feature. Discussed logistics of scoring criteria. Discussed
likely loan recipients. Agreed to have each JDA member complete their own scoring
weights.
2. The new application form was discussed. Length and depth of information was discussed.
Dan McRae will work to revise the document.
E. New Business (Directors)
1. Discussed hiring of manager and likelihood of loan starting date.
F. Staff Report (Ilka McConnell, Economic Development Director, ACCUG)
Ilka reported on working to connect with the public official liability insurance for both
Winterville and Athens. Discussed relevant points of concern in regards to liability.
G. Counsel Report (Dan McRae, Attorney)
Dan gave an update on the status of the state government, and the status of our board.
H. Next Special Called Meeting
Motion to call special called meeting on Wednesday, July 22nd at 4 PM to 5 PM: David
Matthews-Morgan (*edited 7/22/2020 at 4:05 PM)
Second: Erica Cascio
Vote in favor of calling special called meeting on Wednesday, July 22nd at 4 PM: Directors
unanimously approved motion
I. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn: David Matthews-Morgan
Second: Staphine Lynn
Vote in favor of adjourning: Directors unanimously approved motion
Meeting adjourned at 4:21
Agenda
AGENDA - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA AND THE CITY OF WINTERVILLE
Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 – 3:00 pm
Held remotely via WebEx
During the current State of Emergency, the meeting will be held remotely, via WebEx.
The public may join this meeting by using the following link on your computer,
smartphone or tablet: https://youtu.be/pcRxSVt-qjk
A. Call to Order (as special called meeting): David Matthews-Morgan, Chair
B. Approval of Agenda: Directors
C. Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting: Directors
D. Old Business: Continued RLF Discussion, including administration, and taking
of action as and if necessary on the RLF or RFQ: Directors
E. New Business: Directors
F. Staff Report: Ilka McConnell, Economic Development Director, Athens-Clarke
County Unified Government
G. Counsel Report: Dan McRae, Attorney
H. Set Date for Next Meeting: Directors
I. Adjourn
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