MINUTES: AMELIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING  HELD ONTUESDAY APRIL 9, 2024 AT 10:00. A.M. ATTHE AMELIA  COUNTY CONFERENCE ROOM  EDA MEMBERS PRESENT:  ELDON DIEFFENBACH ROBERT C. SMITH ROBERTLLEWELLYN WINSTON VAUGHN DENNIS TATUM MAUDIE SCOTT  ALSO  PRESENT: A.TAYLORHARVIE, County Administrator  ASHLEY GUNN, Administrative Assistant  The April 9, 2024 EDA meeting was called to order by Robert C. Smith.  The five members present, in person, voted and approved the request of Maudie Scott to attend remotely.  Roll Call was taken by Taylor Harvie. Robert Llewellyn offered the invocation. Everyone participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.  COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS  There was no communication from citizens.  APPROVAL/ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTESAND FINANCIAL REPORTS  The March 2024 minutes were approved on ai motion by Maudie Scott.  The March 2024 Treasurer's reports were deferred.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS A. Richardson Road site  1. GOVA Grant Application Update  The next step is to wait for their determination oft the grant.  Ifmore information is needed, they may do an in-person site visit, but is not necessary at  this time.  May have a decision by May 2024.    2. VDEP Grant Application Update  The application has been stalled and requested a sites suitability study prior to administrator They would be willing toj pay for the additional site suitability study. Timmons provided a scope of work and will be submitted to DHCD and will take 45-60 days to complete. Anticipate the planning grant approval by the next week and would allow Timmons to County Administrator informed the board the public works department will be meeting  approval.  begin work inl May.  3. Demolition Update  with contractors for a pre-bid inspection.  4. Animal Shelter Planning Update  The design, plans, cost estimates, and survey plat has been completed. It'si ini the budget process right now and awaiting approval for funding.  B. EDA Appointment Recommendation  The members discussed the potential nominees and the additional submission of. Jay Griles. The board members reviewed the submissions and resolved to proceed with the previously voted  recommendation to nominate Sam Arrington to the Board of Supervisors. EDA position. Winston Vaughn Seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.  - Maudie Scott motioned to recommend Sam Arrington to the Board of Supervisors to fill the vacancy oft the  . Regional Economic Development Organization  County Administrator provided information oft the development of the REDO and explained that  Melody Foster will bej present later to discuss more on REDO.  D. Red Velocity Proposal  Administrative Assistant discussed details oft the Proposal and the schedule ofevents. The Proposal Ashley explained what this proposal covers. The schedule would be May 9th-11",2024. Thursday will cover scenic areas around amelia. Friday will focus on business int the Courthouse square as well as the businesses in the EDA Park. Saturday will be focused on Amelia Day and the With the coverage ofthe Courthouse Square, it will allow us the opportunity to utilize the $4,500 Robert Llewellyn Motioned to approve the Red Velocity Inc. Proposal. Winston Vaughn Seconded  costi is $19,680.00.  Amelia Wildlife Management Area. that's left over from the tourism grant. the motion. Motion passed unanimously. E. EDA and Chamber of Commerce Partnership  Maudie Scott and Ashley Gunn discussed details of Business Appreciation Day and requested an The board discussed approving the budget for $18.00 a plate and to be notified ifit exceeds the Ashley Gunn discussed partnering with the Chamber of Commerce in spotlighting businesses on ourl LinkedIn page weekly and participating in monthly on-site visits to an Amelia business. Melody Foster presented information about the Regional Economic Development Organization and what it  approved budget to work with.  budget.  C.F Regional Economic Development Organization Continued    would provide. for FY25.  The REDO funding request is based on $2.50 per capita. Amelia's contribution would equal to $33,638.00 Mr. Smith as what the chances are for the requested funds from each County going down depending on  your success inj private sector fundraising.  Ms. Foster explained that she doesn't believe that it will go down because the numberi is balanced with what the expectation is from the private sectors as well, estimating to $1.5  million over: five years.  COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT facility, on April 15th at 1:00PM. Business Appreciation Day event.  A. Mr. Harvie mentioned the open house for the Ingram Farm, which is an organic poultry egg production Robert Llewellyn mentioned that he will not be in attendance at the next meeting due assisting with the  MOTIONTO ADJOURN  There being no further business, the April 9, 2024 EDA meeting was adjourned.  ATTEST  Minutes Approved May 15, 2024 PAk Robert C. Smith, Chairman  hizZon  A. Taylor Harvie, County Administrator