Joint Development Authority of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government & the City of Winterville

DRAFT MINUTES – Regular Meeting JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GEORGIA AND THE CITY OF WINTERVILLE Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 – 5:30 pm City Hall, 301 College Avenue, Room 103 A. Erica Cascio, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM, Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. Directors in Attendance: Erica Cascio, Steve Catani, Dodd Ferelle, Kelly Girtz, Stephanie Lynn, Virginia Ball Directors Absent: None Staff & Counsel in Attendance: Myung Cogan, Greg Sowell, Katie Roth B. Approval of Agenda Steve Catani made a motion to approve the draft agenda. Seconded: Kelly Girtz The motion was unanimously approved by the directors. C. Approval of Minutes for 12/13/2023 Special Called Meeting Steve Catani made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2023, Special Called Meeting. Seconded: Stephanie Lynn The motion was unanimously approved by the directors. D. New Business: Amendment to JDA activating resolution to create staggered terms for JDA Directors Greg Sowell reviewed the proposed amendment to the activating resolution for the JDA to create staggered terms. The directors agreed to provide staff with their willingness to serve further 2 or 4 year terms. Kelly Girtz made a motion to recommend approval of the amendment to the governing bodies. Seconded: Dodd Ferelle The motion was unanimously approved by the directors. E. Old Business: 1. JDA Turntable Revolving Loan Fund: 1. Update on loan repayments: Stephanie Lynn  Stephanie Lynn reported that two borrowers formally in arrears are now paying back their loans. Seven new loans are now in arrears. Other than these loans and those being pursued in court, all loans have been paid off. 2. Update on small claims court: Myung Cogan Five cases are being prosecuted in small claims or magistrate’s court. Four of the current cases require reservice and will be re-served. One new case will be filed. 3. Update on Status of Loan Agreement: Greg Sowell All approvals are now in place to sign the Loan Service Agreement with the bank and launch the new loan program. A meeting is scheduled with the bank on Friday, 9-Feb-2024, to discuss the logistics around loan processing and how applicants are informed about their applications status. Kelly Girtz made a motion to authorize Ilka McConnell to sign the Loan Service Agreement once the logistics are finalized. Seconded: Stephanie Lynn The motion was unanimously approved by the directors. 4. Discussion of Launch/Marketing of Loan Program: Directors Steve Catani made a motion to authorize Myung Cogan to develop and launch a marketing plan for the new loan program and provide the directors with the plan when developed for their comments and suggestions. Seconded: Stephanie Lynn The motion was unanimously approved by the directors. 2. Food Bank Expansion Project 1. Review and Vote Upon Change Order #16 The directors discussed the change order covering work to install a connection station for a portable generator at the Food Bank Facility. Steve Catani made a motion to approve the change order and to authorize Ilka McConnell to sign the change order document on behalf of the JDA. Seconded: Stephanie Lynn The motion was unanimously approved by the directors. 2. Review Easement Greg Sowell reviewed the proposed easement agreement between the JDA and the Athens-Clarke County government for the Food Bank facility.  Steve Catani made a motion to authorize Ilka McConnell to approve the proposed easement and other routine utility easements required on behalf of the JDA. Seconded: Stephanie Lynn The motion was unanimously approved by the directors. F. Treasurer’s Report Stephanie Lynn reported that the JDA’s CD investment earned $11,000 interest in the last quarter. G. Counsel’s Report Greg Sowell had nothing further to report. H. Staff Report Myung Cogan had nothing further to report. . Next Regular Meeting: The next regular meeting of the JDA will be held on May 1st at 5:30 PM. J. Adjourn Stephanie Lynn made a motion to adjourn at 6:00 PM. Seconded: Dodd Ferelle The motion was approved unanimously by the directors.