MINUTES: AMELIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING  HELD ON WEDNESDAY MAY 15, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE. AMELIA  COUNTY CONFERENCE ROOM  EDA MEMBERS PRESENT:  ELDON DIEFFENBACH ROBERT C. SMITH ROBERT LLEWELLYN WINSTON VAUGHN SAM ARRINGTON  MAUDIE SCOTT- At the Business Appreciation Event  ALSO  PRESENT: A. TAYLOR HARVIE, County Administrator  ASHLEY GUNN, Administrative Assistant  The May 15, 2024 EDA meeting was called to order by Robert C. Smith.  Roll Call was taken by A. Taylor Harvie III. Robert Llewellyn offered the invocation. Everyone participated int thel Pledge of Allegiance. Welcome and Introduction of Sam Arrington.  COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS  Noo communication from citizens  AFPROVALACCEFTANCFS OF MINUTESAND FINANCIAL REPORTS  The April 9, 2024 minutes were approved on a motion by Robert Llewellyn, seconded by Winston  Vaughn.  The March and April 2024 Treasurer's reports were accepted.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS A. Richardson Road Site  1. GOVA Grant Application Update    -Neal Barber explained where the process isi in the application process.  DHCD Requested a site suitability study performed prior to approval for the $100,000. Grant for the $20,000: site suitability study has been administratively approved with contract negotiations on Friday and ifa approved, we'll be under contract by the end oft the month. With Timmons as the contractor, it will take approximately six days to perform. Once completed, it'sa anticipated entering into the full $100,000 extended due diligence work. Neil Barber explained that this grant is still inj process for approval.  2. VDEP Grant Application Update  3. RFP-Amelia EDA Commercial Real Estate Broker Services Neal Barber explained the RFP the EDA requested.  Mr. Smith explained that they do not believe they are ready to move: forward on the RFP. County Administration explained that the plans for the shelter are complete andi is ready to send Waiting for the Board of Supervisors to approve moving forward with the project which is noti in  4. Animal Shetler Update  out an RFP.  this year's budget to do SO.  5. Demolition Update  Daryl (the public works director) explained where they' re at in the process of the abatement oft the Robert Llewellyn motioned, and Winston Vaughn seconded to approve moving forward  site. They received estimates fori the abatement for $18,000 and $19,500.  with the $18,000 abatement project.  B. Red Velocity Update  Ashley Gunn, Administrator's/ Assistant, explained that due toi inclement weather filming dates had tol bej postponed to. June 5-7th but were able to film Amelia Day and Haunted Vineyard Winery on Ashley Gunn explained all the other businesses that will take part in the filming during June. Ashley mentioned the stipulation of submitting aj product oft the filming before June 30th in order to  May 11, 2024.  access the grant money that is left over.  C. Chamber ofCommerce Partnership update 1. Business Appreciation Day  -Ashley Gunn explained that due to weather the event has been moved to the gym and stated appreciation of the parks and recreation staff as well as others for putting it together.    2. On-site Visit  Due to conflicting schedules the on-site spotlighting visit with Hillsman Hix has been rescheduled  tol May 21stat 10am.  COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT  A. Discussed budget season, current financial facts of the county, and the upcoming meeting. B. Supervisor Jones stated after speaking with other supervisors from other counties, that we are inj par with other counties on raising taxes and that we' re still one of the lowest around even after raising taxes.  MOTIONTO CONTINUPADOURN  There being no further business, the May 15, 2024 EDA meeting was adjourned on ai motion by Eldon  Dieffenbach and seconded by Sam Arrington.  ATTEST  Minutes Approved June 11,2024  PICRE Robert C. Smith, Chairman  A. Taylor Harvie, County Administrator