Work Session Monday, March4, 2019 6:00 p.m.  Attending:  Matt Foster, Chairman Dale Tuck, Chair Pro-Tem Andrew Carter Jordan Hubbard Jessica Payton Bill Fann, City Manager Carol Crawford, City Clerk  Also Attending:  DELEGATES- GLENN ROBINSON AND. JEFF HAWKINS PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL & EDUCATION Glenn Robinson appeared before the Commission advising that the mission of the proposed agricultural and education centeri is to provide exceptional service through education with modern agricultural methods and technology, as well as, practical application with hands-on experience via a centrally located Multi-purpose Agricultural Center that benefits the entire area by offering services and opportunities not provided any place else in the county. Agriculture is the largest industryi in Polk County Their vision is to create a state-of-the-art multipurpose community based Agricultural Center located in an area of the county that would be easily accessible to Cedartown, Rockmart, Aragon and all rural areas of Polk County to promote and support agriculture. It must be large enough to provide space for agricultural training, attract sustainable agri-business, provide conference space and encourage healthy This proposed. Agricultural Center has been strongly endorsed by the Polk County Cattlemen's Association, Polk County Farm Bureau, Cedartown and Rockmart FFA, the Polk 4-H and: school system. Ith has gained further support from local, state and federal representatives including Senator Johnny Isakson, Senator David Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Representative Tom Graves, The multi-purpose agricultural education center would have meeting rooms for 500 people for trade shows, meeting rooms and proms. Polk County has given ai thumbs up. There would be an indoor farmers market and cannery. The location would be int the Fish Creek community in the old flea market Mr. Robinson stated that proposed funding from SPLOST is $5,000,000, and noted that private, educational and municipal funding will be sought. A non-profit foundation is currently being set up.  CENTER  with 353 farms with an output value of $276 million and 1,530 jobs.  eating with community gardens and a cannery.  State Senator Bill Heath and Representative Trey Kelly.  and the Cowboys store area. This property joins 25 acres.    Jeff Hawkins has been teaching and has been planning agricultural programs to be taught at our schools The proposed Ag Center is expected to have a significant impact on Georgia'seconomy. Itis estimated that the level of business activity at the proposed Ag Center would be associated with $734,654in economic activity for Polk County. Looking at the state level, there will be an impact of $1,101,535  and the Agricultural Center once iti is open.  economic contributions to the state of Georgia. REVIEW OF YOUTH BASEBALL LEASE. AGREEMENT commencing April 1, 2019 until April 1, 2020.  City Manager Fann reviewed with the Commission the Youth Baseball Lease Agreement for one year  EXECUTIVE SESSION executive session.  A motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard, seconded by Commissioner Carter to go into executive session to discuss real estate matters, all voting "Aye" none voting "No" the Commission went into Ar motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Hubbard to come out of executive session, all voting "Aye" none voting "No" the Commission came out of executive session. At 6:45 p.m., there being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Commissioner Payton, seconded by Commissioner Tuck to adjourn, all voting "Aye" none voting "No" the Work Session was  ADJOURN adjourned. APPROVED:  ATTEST:  Matt Foster, Chairman Cedartown City Commission  Carol Crawford, Secretary Cedartown City Commission