Economic Development Authority

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY of the CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA Minutes – Regular Meeting November 19, 2013 – 8:30 A.M. Peninsula Workforce Development Center CALL Chair Joseph called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. TO ORDER DIRECTORS James R. Joseph, Anne W. Shuford, Wallace C. Arnold, Dr. PRESENT Lewis J. Bellinger, Michelle T. Ferebee and Perry T. Pilgrim. Also present were Secretary-Treasurer Leonard L. Sledge and EDA Attorney S. Frear Hawkins, II. GUESTS Steve Mallon – Craig Davis Properties PRESENT F. Craig Read – Hampton Roads Center Owners Association STAFF Cynthia Hudson, Bruce Sturk, Anthony Reyes, Fred Gaskins, PRESENT Daniel Girouard, Susan Borland, Ellen Templeton, Michael Yaskowsky and Teresa Hudgins MINUTES Chair Joseph stated the Minutes of the October 15, 2013 EDA board meeting were distributed. A motion was made by Dr. Bellinger and seconded by Mr. Pilgrim to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried. OVERVIEW Dr. Deborah Wright with the Peninsula Workforce Development PENINSULA Center gave a brief presentation on the Advanced Integrated WORKFORCE Manufacturing Center project. Dr. Wright said the center will be DEVELOPMENT strategically located and serve the following localities: Hampton, CENTER Newport News, York County, James City County, Poquoson, Williamsburg and Gloucester. The expected costs are $1.2 million for architectural plans and site work, $20 million for the facility and $5-$10 million donated in equipment and technology. LOAN Mr. Pilgrim reported the Committee met on October 28, 2013 PROGRAM and reviewed the Loan Status Report as follows: The Healthy Connection and Unitech owe October payments and I Love Your Style is current. Mr. Hawkins is preparing a cooperation agreement between the EDA and city Treasurer for collection accounts. In the meantime, staff will forward the Unique Imaging Solutions file to the Treasurer for collection. ECONOMIC Mr. Sledge stated the updated Status Report on EDA Actions DEVELOPMENT was included in the package. Other items of interest: REPORT  Since the October meeting four new projects have been generated   City Council approved the use permit for Bay Disposal in Copeland Industrial Park  Rappahannock Concrete purchased land next to Versability Resources in Copeland Industrial Park  Staff continues to meet with existing businesses; Mr. Sledge met with Patient Advocate Foundation in HRC Central  DHDP named Jimmy Cerracchio as its executive director  Mr. Sledge attended the IEDC real estate development and reuse class  Anticipate finalizing the consolidation of loan and grant programs with the Loan Review Committee at its December meeting RESOLUTION Mr. Hawkins presented a Resolution of the Economic SDC 24 NORFOLK Development Authority of the City of Hampton, Virginia VA LLC approving Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Contract between the Authority and SDC 24 Norfolk, VA, L.L.C., (successor to SunCap Property Group, LLC) and to waive the right to enforce the covenant for Repurchase Option on Land in Langley Research and Development Park. A motion was made by Mr. Pilgrim and seconded by Mr. Arnold to approve the Resolution as presented. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Ayes: Arnold, Bellinger, Ferebee, Pilgrim, Shuford and Joseph Nays: None HRC OWNERS Mr. Hawkins stated the HRC Owners Association has asked the ASSOCIATION EDA to consider reducing its number of board members from two to one. Mr. Read said the request was made in an effort to get more property owners involved in marketing efforts. The association is also considering increasing the number of board members which will require an amendment to the Covenants by the EDA. Dan Girouard and Jim Wilson currently serve as the EDA appointees; however, Mr. Wilson has not been actively participating. Mr. Joseph asked staff to recommend a replacement for Mr. Wilson to be appointed at the December meeting and consult with legal counsel to determine any risks involved with the requests being made by the association. HAMPTON Mr. Sledge reported the revised guidelines and application were COMMUNITY included in the package along with a letter from Mayor Wallace. CULTURAL, If the board approves the documents, staff will meet with the ATHLETIC two applicants and start processing the applications. A motion was AND VISITOR made by Ms. Ferebee and seconded by Mr. Arnold to approve the GRANT guidelines and application as submitted. A roll call vote was taken PROGRAM which resulted as follows: Ayes: Arnold, Bellinger, Ferebee, Pilgrim, Shuford and Joseph Nays: None 2 CLOSED Chair Joseph stated a Closed Meeting will now be held in MEETING accordance with Section 2.2-3711 A.3 of the Code of Virginia to discuss or consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Authority and Section 2.2-3711 A.5 to discuss a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business’ or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. A motion was made by Ms. Shuford and seconded by Mr. Arnold to go into the Closed Meeting. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Ayes: Arnold, Bellinger, Ferebee, Pilgrim, Shuford and Joseph Nays: None CERTIFICATION Chair Joseph stated it was now appropriate to take a Roll OF CLOSED Call vote and that to the best of our knowledge (i) only public MEETING business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this chapter, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the Closed Meeting was convened were heard, discussed, or considered in the Closed Meeting. Any member who believes there was a departure from the requirements of subdivisions (i) and (ii) shall so state prior to the Roll Call vote, indicating the substance of the departure that, in his/her judgment has taken place. Such statements shall be recorded in the Minutes. Chair Joseph asked for any statements. There were none. A motion was made by Mr. Pilgrim and seconded by Ms. Ferebee to conclude the Closed Meeting and return to the Meeting. A roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: Ayes: Arnold, Bellinger, Ferebee, Pilgrim, Shuford and Joseph Nays: None OLD Mr. Joseph reported a draft letter of support for the fab lab has BUSINESS been prepared and the NIA submitted a draft agreement, which has been reviewed by staff and legal counsel, for the super computer acquisition. Mr. Sledge will e-mail both documents to board members for review and comments. Ms. Hudson said City Council will be appointing members to the Peninsula CDA and would appreciate any recommendations from the EDA. 3 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Leonard L. Sledge Secretary-Treasurer LLS/tbh 4