BALDWIN COUNTY WORK SESSION May 21, 2024 1601 N Columbia St, Suite 220 5:00 PM  MINUTES  MEMBERS PRESENT Emily Davis John Westmoreland Kendrick Butts Sammy Hall Henry Craig OTHERS PRESENT Brandon Palmer Carlos Tobar Dawn Hudson Cindy Cunningham CALL TO ORDER  Chair, John' Westmoreland called the Work Session to order at 5:00 p.m.  ADMINSTRATVEIFSCAL MATTERS Rural Housing Initiative (RHI) Proposals  County Manager Carlos Tobar discussed the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Rural Housing Initiative which encourages development of affordable workforce housing through collaborations between local governments and reale estate developers. He stated the County requested proposals under the Rural Housing Initiative Program. Three proposals were received; however, one proposal was withdrawn. Mr. Tobar presented information on each of the proposals including site location, proposed number of units, size of units and estimated costs. Mr. Tobar reported both proposals need revisions in certain areas prior to submission to DCA that would make the proposals more favorable to DCA. He requested direction from the Board as to whether the Board would pursue selection and submission ofa a proposal to DCA under this program. Mr. Tobar stated the goal is enable Baldwin County workers to buy affordable housing. Discussion was held regarding the number of units ini the proposals; the advantages and disadvantages of the location of the development off Dunlap Road; and the information that needs to be included to make the proposal more competitive. Commissioner Sammy Hall made a motion to reject all proposals and allow amendments tol be made to the proposals prior to submission to DCA to make them more favorable in Citizen Greg Barnes stated he felt community members should have an opportunity to Commissioner Emily Davis suggested having a Called Meeting before the June 4th  the selection process. provide input into this matter.  Regular Meeting to discuss revised proposals.    Commissioners and County Manager Tobar discussed the timeframe for developers to resubmit their proposals; dates and times for a possible Called Meeting and the Commissioner Sammy Hall restated his motion to reject all proposals, allow amendments tol be made tot the proposals, and hold a Called Meeting to consider selection ofa proposal for submission to DCA. Commissioner Henry Craig seconded the motion andi it Commissioner Henry Craig made a motion to adjourn the' Work Session at 5:35 p.m. Vice Chairman Kendrick Butts seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.  submission deadline to DCA1 fort the current round of funding.  passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT  Respectfully submitted,  44  Cyklas % ingl @n  Cynthia K. Cunningham County Clerk