TOWN OF STOKESDALE Special Council Meeting EXECUTIVE SESSION 8325 Angel Pardue Road Stokesdale, NC 27357  Council met in an executive session during the special meeting of the Stokesdale Town Council Thursday, October 13,2011 at the Townl Hall at 8325 Angel Pardue Road. The following members of Council were present: Mayor Randle L. Jones, Mickie Others present included: William B. Trevorrow, Town. Attorney; Carolyn Goodwill Industries President & CEO Richard Gorham; Celeste  that was held on  Bobby Richardson. James Attaway was absent.  Halbrook, Cheryl Steele, and  Joyner, Town Clerk Finance Officer; MacMurdo, Vice President - Retail Operations; and  John Black.  Mayor Jones opened the executive session by thanking the Goodwill Representatives Council. He said that the purpose of the executive session was to discuss the opportunities of locating here in Stokesdale and to see if there is any interest in Department. He could be contacted about possible sites that may be He said that there may be existing buildings that may be of interest.  for meeting with Town possibilities and the the Guilford County Planning are a good resource also for locations. locate in Stokesdale.  industry in Stokesdale. Mayor Jones said that Council wanted to meet with them location/expansion and to explore of business and might accommodate them. He said that Trevor Nuttall is the Town Planner with locating here and how the Town some oft the candidates and members oft the Stokesdale Business Association appropriately zoned. Mayor Jones noted that from since the article came out in the newspaper have been favorable for Mayor Goodwill Jones tol said most people he had heard Mr. Gorham introduced Mr. John Black who is not employed by Goodwill but is an individual last project, put together the meeting in Oak Ridge. He handed out aj packet James, ofinformation developer who had built their facilities that would be open and free of charge to the public. It proposing. would be open to individuals classrooms whether and training gainfully employed or have ai master's degree and volunteers would be welcomed. These services or not you are last three years. Currently they are planning to build a center at Elon College. have been exploring this area for the more expansion. Hes said that he was not: familiar with Stokesdale's Mayodan. They are exploring their options for Center is aj part of the corridor. He mentioned several areas in' Town along that havel been Corridor. rezoned. The Kings Crossing would require ai two acre parcel. Mayor. Jones pointed out that the Town has generally a water the footprint oft their buildings levy aj property tax. The Town does have its own Planning Board which can system and the Town does not zoned and would need tol have site plans submitted. Ms. Halbrook said that she felt that and] NC 68 were appropriately employers. He had checked and found that their last projects were 1.3 acres to 2.3 acres.. drug He said just like other done any studies to determine what the needs of the Town would be. He asked who should be that contacted they have not  assisting them with land acquisition. Mr. Gorham explained that T. Cooper report and a rendering oft the type of career center that they arej  a  who has been  It would include including their annual  They align themselves with community colleges such as Rockingham Community programs, services and training that help get people employed. He said they small career center in the northwest piedmont that willl be located in Mayor. Jones said that we. have done long range planning in recent years and there are areas for business and commercial development. There are areas projects here in Stokesdale that he has completed. Mr. Gorham said that  are always free.  College. Goodwill provides They have identified a site for a  zoning.  the NC 68 maps available showing the  T. Cooper. James has  decisions coming tot the Council.  approve some site plans with some  Ms. Steele said thats she was ar realtor and thes site at] Kings Crossing and one at NC 65 Mr. Gorham said that their employees go through criminal background checks and  Stokesdale should they decide tol locatel here.  they would be welcomedi in checks  to doa  October 13, 2011 Spec Meeting- - EXEC SESSION    2  needs assessment of the area. Mayor Jones said that there is the Good Samaritan community. There is a Stokesdale Business Association. David Wrenn is Mr. Gorham said that they are a transparent organization and would Ms. MacMurdo said that the portfolio has been open for some time and  Ministries and the faith  president. Trevor Nuttall would be ag good contact and the Town Clerk be president and Frank Bruno is vice  may contacted.  those who are gathered fort the open session.  they  have no problems with a statement to  like Mark Richardson who has an existing building and Robbie Perkins who they have meet with some property owners property at Kings Crossing. She said that they look at the best retail and thes was service representing Kevin Combs and the Mayor. Jones responded that it was embarrassing and that he did not think that what about the Oak Ridge meeting. opinions of everyone in Oak Ridge. Mayor Jones said that he felt that the Good had been written represented the  You try tos match bothi ini the perfect location.  side that must be considered.  Mr. Gorham asked how the group as a whole felt about the comments that were. made organization that works with different denominations, churches, races and this Mr. Black said that he worked for and with Goodwill ini the five takingt thet time to meet with them ands share information. Council returned to open session at 2:28 pm.  Samaritan Ministries is an type of structure would complement  the work that Goodwill is trying to do.  areat they are looking for. they  retail store needs visibility and that isa a very important criteria that county to find a site for them. The Goodwill  Mr. Gorham said that the retail component funds the other programs have. He  said that he appreciated Council  Cudadhonu  @arolyn. Joyne/Towpcierk  Approved:  AAG