Joint Development Authority of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government & the City of Winterville
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · August 26, 2020
Minutes
AGENDA
JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT
OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA AND THE CITY OF
WINTERVILLE
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 – 3:32
Held remotely via WebEx and streamed at: https://youtu.be/C8wnXhbjZsw
Attendees
Dodd Ferelle
Kelly Girtz
Stephanie Lynn
David Matthews-Morgan
Ilka McConnell
Dan McRae, Attorney
Tim Pierce-Tomlin
Absent
Erica Cascio
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: Timothy Pierce-Tomlin
Directors unanimously approved motion as modified
D. Old Business (Directors)
1. Stephanie Lynn motioned to approve a grant program that uses occupation tax to
calculate the amount of grant at a 15x multiplier, and to require the applicant to certify
they had a business loss due to covid.
Second: Timothy Pierce-Tomlin
Directors unanimously approved
2. Discussed CARES Act FAQ and use of money for payroll expenses.
3. Gave an update on the service agreement with FA Bank.
E. New Business (Directors)
1. Ilka discussed insurance coverage offered from Chastain & Associates.
Motion to Approve insurance policy, with the condition of follow-up on possibly
doubling the coverage amount: Stephanie Lynn
Second: Timothy Pierce-Tomlin
Motion approved unanimously
F. Staff Report (Ilka McConnell, Economic Development Director, ACCUG)
1. Discussed draft approval/non approval letter wording.
G. Counsel Report (Dan McRae, Attorney)
1. Dan provided perspective on the ECOA and the BSA. Assured directors that he
would review applications to cover these Acts.
H. Next Special Called Meeting
Motion to call special called meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd from 5:30-7 PM: David
Matthews-Morgan
Second: Stephanie Lynn
Vote in favor of calling special called meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd from 5:30-7
PM: Directors unanimously approved motion
I. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn: David Matthews-Morgan
Second: Kelly Girtz
Vote in favor of adjourning: Directors unanimously approved motion
Meeting adjourned at 4:53 PM
Agenda
AGENDA - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA AND THE CITY OF WINTERVILLE
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 – 3:30 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/LXVSI1MIw10
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 discussion in connection with CARES Act grant funds,
including criteria and administration: Directors
E. New Business: Discuss public officials insurance coverage and take action as/if
needed: 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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