Board of County Commissioners

Gadsden County, Florida

Economic Development Incentives Workshop

January 19, 2016

4:30 p.m.

Present:               Brenda A. Holt, Chair, District 4

                                Eric Hinson, Vice Chair, District 1

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

                                Gene Morgan, District 3

                                Sherrie Taylor, District 5

                                Robert Presnell, County Administrator

                                David Weiss, County Attorney

                                Marcella Blocker, Deputy Clerk

1.	Welcome  Chair Holt called the workshop to order at 4:38 p.m.
2.	Overview  Beth Kirkland appeared and gave a brief overview.  She explained projects that were in the works for the County. She introduced Dr. Jackson with Economic Development in Suwannee County. Dr. V asked if the projected jobs regional or where they specific for Gadsden County.  Ms. Kirkland said all of the projected businesses would be located in Gadsden County.
3.	Program Outline   Dr. Alvin Jackson, Economic Development, Suwannee County appeared. Dr. V commended him on a job well done.
CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Ms. Kirkland reappeared before the Board and asked if the Board wished to workshop this again to bring their own version back to the Board.  Commissioner Viegbesie said he would like to have a retreat to further discuss this item.
MOTION TO ADJOURN  Adjourned at 5:53 p.m.