Economic Development Authority of] Patrick County 106 Rucker Street, Patrick County Administration Building  Meeting ofJune 26, 2024,6:00PM Second Floor Conference Room  Present: Ron Haley, Chairman; Debra Shelor, Vice Chair; Doss Cummings; Danny Foley. Also Present: Mr. Steve Marshall, County Board of Supervisors; Beth Simms, County  Administrator; Amy Walker, Clerk.  Absent: Rick Worley; Harold Gregory, Treasurer; Clayton Kendrick.  Introduction  Ron Haley called the meeting to order.  Ron Haley amended the agenda to add Personnel to Closed Meeting and move the Cockram's Mill discussion as well as the Small Business Development Center to Closed  Meeting.  Ona motion by Debra Shelor, seconded by Danny Foley and carried unanimously the  Authority approved the meeting agenda as amended.  Minutes  On motion by Danny Foley, seconded by Doss Cummings and carried unanimously,  the meeting minutes for May 22, 2024 as presented were approved.  Public Comment  The Chairman opened the public comment period. The Chairman closed the public comment period.  No one was present to speak.  Finance Report  Beth Simms presented the financial report.  On a motion by Debra Shelor, seconded by Danny Foley and carried unanimously, the  financial report was approved.  Old Business  Landscaping at Rich Creek Corporate Park. Needing curb appeal. Maintenance  EDA Meeting, June 26, 2024  Page 1    cleaned up some. of the bushhogging but the site needs a little more attention. Economic Development Education Course/Travel Funding Request  New Business  Beth Simms shared information regarding a basic Economic Development Training course offered by Georgia Tech that would be beneficial to the Director position. The Authority discussed potential for reimbursement should the employee leave the position. Oni motion by Doss Cummings, seconded. by Debra Shelor and carried unanimously, the Authority approved up to $3000 for continuing education with a stipulation that should the employee leave the position within a 12-month period, the employee would reimburse  the cost.  Discussion ofJoint Meeting with the Board of Supervisors confirmed date will be communicated in the coming weeks.  The Authority discussed the need to hold a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors in August. Liz Povar and Linda Green would be available to present. A  Other  The Southern Virginia Regional Alliance will hold a training meeting at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville, Va on July 23 and 24. Economic Development  Authorities and other elected officials are invited to attend.  The Southern Virginia Regional Alliance will also hold an event at VIR in Danville,  Va. on August 24-25, 2024 and there is opportunity to display Patrick County.  A discussion ensued regarding the four-acre property at the corner ofMartin Farm Road and Highway 58 East. Potentially listing the property with a real estate agent and curb appeal was discussed. It was determined that the property should not be listed with an agent at this  time.  Closed Meeting  On motion by Danny Foley, seconded by Doss Cummings and carried unanimously, the meeting was called into Closed Meeting under the appropriate codes of Virginia to discuss Contracts 2.2-3711 (A)(3) for discussion of commercial real estate located in the Blue Ridge District and under 2.2-3711 (A)(1) for discussion of Personnel Matters.  EDA Meeting, June 26, 2024  Page 2    Reconvene  On motion by Danny Foley, seconded by Doss Cummings and carried unanimously, the meeting was reconvened by the appropriate codes. A roll call vote was taken with a unanimous vote that only the item listed above was discussed during the Closed Meeting.  Mr. Haley adjourned the meeting at 7:00pm.  NEXT MEETING: July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - Second Floor Conference Room  fadey  Ron Haley, Chairman  EDA Meeting, June 26, 2024  Page3