Downtown Development Authority - SPECIAL CALL

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - SPECIAL CALL MINUTES Tuesday, October 05, 2021 Council Assembly Room 6:30 PM 70 S. Clayton St, GA 30046 Call to Order Chairman Merritt called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm after recognizing a quorum. PRESENT Board Member Victoria Jones Board Member Bruce Johnson Board Member Katrina Fellows Board Member Lee Merritt ABSENT Board Member Joanie Perry Ward Board Member Jeremy Higginbotham Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda made by Board Member Jones, Seconded by Board Member Johnson. Voting Yea: Board Member Jones, Board Member Johnson, Board Member Fellows, Board Member Merritt Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes 1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for September 13, 2021 Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for September 13, 2021 made by Board Member Jones, Seconded by Board Member Fellows.  Voting Yea: Board Member Jones, Board Member Johnson, Board Member Fellows, Board Member Merritt 2. Approval of Executive Session Minutes for September 13, 2021 Motion to approve the Executive Session Minutes for September 13, 2021 made by Board Member Jones, Seconded by Board Member Fellows. Voting Yea: Board Member Jones, Board Member Johnson, Board Member Fellows, Board Member Merritt Downtown Development Business 3. Approval of October 2021 Treasurer’s Report Board Member Fellows reviewed the October Treasurer's Report with the Board. Motion to approve the October 2021 Treasurer's Report made by Board Member Johnson, Seconded by Board Member Jones. Voting Yea: Board Member Jones, Board Member Johnson, Board Member Fellows, Board Member Merritt Mainstreet Business Jasmine Billings presented the Mainstreet update to the Board. Held Octoberfest on October 2nd. It was a great event. There were lots of vendors and some great music. Reyna's Espresso & Sweets have opened up. They have really good coffee, cookies, and other great treats. Rejoice Christian Books & Gift Shop opened up recently. The owner's name is Ojay and she is really sweet. The store is located in the Depot District. The Magazzino's Delle Pizza and some other businesses are opening up soon. Other Business No Other Business Citizen Comments No Citizen Comments Executive Session - Real Estate Motion to move into Executive Session made by Board Member Merritt, Seconded by Board Member Fellows. Voting Yea: Board Member Jones, Board Member Johnson, Board Member Fellows, Board Member Merritt Motion to move out of Executive Session made by Board Member Merritt, Seconded by Board Member Fellows. Voting Yea: Board Member Jones, Board Member Johnson, Board Member Fellows, Board Member Merritt Report of items discussed in Executive Session: 8 real estate items discussed; 2 votes taken. Final Adjournment Motion to adjourn made by Board Member Merritt, Seconded by Board Member Fellows. Voting Yea: Board Member Jones, Board Member Johnson, Board Member Fellows, Board Member Merritt Minutes Signature ___________________ Lee Merritt, Chairman ___________________ Barry Mock, Secretary