Tuesday, March 26, 2024  Demorest Downtown Development Authority Meeting Members present: Rebecca Godwin, Shawn Allen, Jim Wellborn, Rebecca Brantley  Guest: Mark Musselwhite 1. Call to Order 1. 4:33 PMI by Godwin 2. Approval of Agenda 1. Allen: first motion to approve 2. Wellborn second motion to approve 3. Passed with unanimous approval  3. Approval of Minutes (December and February)  1. Wellborn: first motion to approve 2. Allen: second motion to approve 3. Passed with unanimous approval 4. Discussion of DDA Leases  1. Brant Wright reviewed leases on behalf of Piedmont.  2. Bailey's lease for Hello Jude: 60/40 split: utilities (100% if she's the only one in the 3. Update and discussion re: Jamie Alred/Holden Oversoul: worki is still ongoing; 2. Discussion between DDA and Jamie regarding office: space above Farmhouse. Jamie would like to rent space above Farmhouse as office. He proposed $750. 3. Musselwhite met with Farmhouse owners and Wright last Wednesday. Discussion of lease ongoing. There is discussion of purchasing Farmhouse. Appraisal forthcoming. ($2300 income from building currently.) 4. Proposal: DDA will propose a $750 lease to Jamie. Allred. 1. Allen: first motion 2. Brantley: second motion 3. Passed with unanimous approval 4. Post Office wants City Hall. We will discuss rent/budget. 1. Potential conflict with police. 2. Musselwhite is looking at options in the building.  building)  projected opening this summer  1. DDA is done with their part with exception of pavers.  5. Discussion of Potential New Members  1. Two spots are open.  2. Jamie Allred has expressed interest, but he is not eligible yet.  1    Tuesday, March 26, 2024  3. LizE B., Carmen, Anthony Reed, Jamie Allred proposed. 1. Proposals to new members will come from: 1. Brantley will contact Liz and Carmen 2. - Musselwhite will contact Allred 3. Allen will contact Reed  6. Discussion of Bylaws and Assigning of DDA Duties  1. Secretary/reasurer position is open 2. Brantley is suggested. 3. Proposal to elect Brantley to position of secretary. 1. Allen: first motion to approve 2. Godwin second motion to approve 3. Passed with unanimous approval  1. Brantley is interested on condition that there is noi financial responsibility.  7. Discussion of DDA Training 2. Everyone else has gone through training.  1. Brantley needs to go through training. She will meet with Megan to CO  8. Adjourn 1. Allen: first motion 2. Brantley: second motion 3. Passed with unanimous approval  Chairman  Bhobhe  -  )  dA  BERS  Demorest City Clerk  2