Downtown Development Authority

TYRONE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES March 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM Billy Campbell, Chairman Jeni Mount, Vice-Chairwoman Luci McDuffie, Treasurer Brandon Perkins, Town Manager Ernie Johnson Phillip Trocquet, Asst. Town Manager John Kaufman Ciara Willis, Secretary Nathan Reese E. Allison Ivey Cox, Town Attorney Adam She Absent: Ernie Johnson, Board Member Nathan Reese, Board Member Also Present: Eric Dial, Mayor Dia Hunter, Council Member Krista McClenny, Recreation Assistant Lynda Owens, Recreation Manager I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board Member She arrived at 9:02 a.m. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The first public comment period is reserved for non-agenda items. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Please state your name & address. Comments that require a response may not be answered during this time. The DDA or staff may respond at a later date. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made to approve the agenda. Motion made by Board Member Kaufman, Seconded by Vice-Chairwoman Mount. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Treasurer McDuffie, Board Member She. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the February 12, 2024 meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the February 12, 2024 meeting minutes. Downtown Development Authority Page 1 of 4 March 11, 2024  Motion made by Treasurer McDuffie, Seconded by Board Member Kaufman. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Vice-Chairwoman Mount, Board Member She. VII. PRESENTATIONS 2. Re-Appointment & Swearing-In of Board Members Adam She, Jeni Mount, and Ernie Johnson to four-year terms starting February 4th, 2024 to February 3rd 2028. Mayor Dial administered the oaths of office to Adam She and Jeni Mount. Due to his absence, Board Member Johnson's oath of office would be administered at a later date. A motion was made to reappoint Adam She, Jeni Mount, and Ernie Johnson to the Town of Tyrone Downtown Development Authority for four-year terms starting February 4, 2024, to February 3, 2028. Motion made by Chairman Campbell, Seconded by Treasurer McDuffie. Voting Yea: Vice-Chairwoman Mount, Board Member She, Board Member Kaufman. 3. Consideration to Elect a Chairperson for the Town of Tyrone Downtown Development Authority for Calendar Year 2024. Chairman Campbell called for a motion to nominate a Tyrone Downtown Development Authority Chairperson for the 2024 year. A motion was made to nominate Billy Campbell as Chairman of the Town of Tyrone Development Authority for Calendar Year 2024. Motion made by Board Member Kaufman, Seconded by Treasurer McDuffie. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Vice-Chairwoman Mount, Board Member She. 4. Consideration to Elect a Vice-Chair for the Town of Tyrone Downtown Development Authority for Calendar Year 2024. Chairman Campbell called for a motion to nominate a Tyrone Downtown Development Authority Vice-Chair for the 2024 year. A motion was made to nominate Jeni Mount as Vice-Chairwoman of the Town of Tyrone Development Authority for Calendar year 2024. Motion made by Board Member Kaufman, Seconded by Treasurer McDuffie. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Vice-Chairwoman Mount, Board Member She. 5. Consideration to Elect a Treasurer for the Town of Tyrone Downtown Development Authority for Calendar Year 2024. Page 2 of 4  Chairman Campbell called for a motion to nominate a Tyrone Downtown Development Authority Treasurer for the 2024 year. A motion was made to nominate Luci McDuffie as Treasurer of the Town of Tyrone Development Authority for Calendar Year 2024. Motion made by Vice-Chairwoman Mount, Seconded by Board Member She. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Treasurer McDuffie, Board Member Kaufman. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 6. Consideration to approve the purchase of marketing & promotional materials in an amount not to exceed $1,200. - Phillip Trocquet, Community Development Mr. Trocquet shared that he researched marketing and promotional items for the DDA, which included mugs, pens, and hats. If everyone agreed, he would purchase the items from Gunnin Graphics. Chairman Campbell asked if anyone had any thoughts or questions. Chairwoman Mount responded that it was a great idea. A motion was to approve the purchase of marketing & promotional materials in an amount not to exceed $1,200. Motion made by Vice-Chairwoman Mount, Seconded by Treasurer McDuffie. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Board Member She, Board Member Kaufman. IX. NEW BUSINESS X. PUBLIC COMMENTS XI. STAFF COMMENTS 7. Update regarding RFQ-DDA-2023 Fire Station Redevelopment Project. - Phillip Trocquet, Community Development Mr. Trocquet updated the board on the fire station development project for 935 Senoia Road. He shared that staff had attempted to schedule a meeting with Mr. Woods last week but were unsuccessful. He noted that Mr. Woods expressed through several phone conversations that it might be a challenge for the Neighbors' team to secure the necessary funds to complete the project. He explained that the next step would be to schedule a meeting with Mr. Woods and his investment team within the next two weeks. Board Member She asked if Mr. Woods and his team were still interested in a long-term rental agreement. Mr. Trocquet replied that Mr. Woods was still interested in a long-term rental agreement, but it was a sticking point for his investors. He stated that he would relay information back to the board after the meeting with Mr. Woods to discuss the next actions. Page 3 of 4  Mr. Trocquet shared that he spoke with a Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) representative regarding the grant funds. He stated that the DDA could keep the grant funds if the terms and conditions of the grant were met despite the current issue with Neighbors Restaurant. Chairman Campbell asked the board if they had any questions. Board Member Kaufman responded that he did not have any questions at this time. Mr. Trocquet apologized for the back-and-forth but reiterated that staff had tried to schedule a meeting with Mr. Woods. He was confident that a meeting would be scheduled within the next two weeks. XII. BOARD COMMENTS XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION XIV. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to adjourn. Motion made by Board Member Kaufman, Seconded by Vice-Chairwoman Mount. Voting Yea: Chairman Campbell, Treasurer McDuffie, Board Member She. The meeting adjourned at 9:13 am. By: Attest: Billy Campbell, Chairman Ciara Willis, Secretary Page 4 of 4