Board of County Commissioner

Gadsden County, Florida

AGENDA & NOTES

Regular Public Meeting

February 17, 2015

6:00 p.m.

Present:                 Brenda Holt, Chair, District 4

                                Eric Hinson, Vice-Chair, District 1-arrived late

                                Dr. Anthony O. “Dr. V” Viegbesie, District 2

                                Gene Morgan, District 3

                                Sherrie Taylor, District 5-arrived late

                                Robert Presnell, County Administrator

                                David Weiss, County Attorney

                                Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk

1.	WELCOME  Chair called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
2.	GCDC Presentation of proposed language for the Gadsden County Code of Ordinances-Economic Incentives  Mr. Lee Garner had some opening remarks regarding the meeting that was held. He then turned it over to Beth Kirkland and Rob Nixon. Ms. Kirkland said there was proposed language for the ordinance for economic development.  She said was a tax refund/grant approach.
a.	Rationale
b.	Value
3.	Provide a Sample Project Showing Scenarios Suitable for Inducement For project eligibility, 1st was industry sector; 2^nd jobs; 3^rd capital investment. Types of projects: New to Gadsden County business; Expanding Gadsden County Business; Investment in Spec or Shell buildings. Commissioner Taylor arrived at this juncture of the meeting. Another process used in draft-point system-to qualify and rank projects should there be more than one prospect at a time. Commissioner Morgan asked questions. Commissioner Hinson arrived at this juncture of the meeting. She then turned it over to Rob Nixon. Commissioner Taylor had a question.  Commissioner Hinson had comments. Dr. V said when talk about skillset, talking about force Mr. Rib Nixon presented the second scenario-Business expands at Current Location Beth Kirkland presented the last scenario: New Business evaluates Gadsden County as potential location. She then pointed out the Use of Funds. Commissioner Taylor asked with regards to ad valorem taxes being refunded, if it hurt the county. Commissioner Morgan asked questions.
4.	Explanation of Monitoring and Compliance
5.	Commission Questions/Comments Commissioner Hinson asked if there could be dialogue with banks to help with loans, etc.
MOTION TO ADJOURN  Meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m.