BOARD ACTION FORM Agenda Item: Appointments Subject: Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Board Meeting Date: April 30 2025 Summary: During the summer of 2024, County staff met with each individual Board member to discuss the importance of the IDA and other related policies and strategies to help advance the County's economic goals. Appointing individuals to serve on an IDA is a strategic move that can have a lasting impact on the County's economic future. Appointments are crucial to the County's economic success and public trust. Choosing the right people ensures responsible stewardship of resources, community-focused growth, and long-term prosperity. Based on input and consent from meetings with the Board of Supervisors, County staff recruited individuals in the local business community to apply the IDA. Additionally, at the Board's direction, County staff reached out to the existing IDA members to inquire about their interest in reappointment. A total of 12 individuals expressed an interest in serving on the IDA, including five of the existing seven members. The attached document contains information on each candidate, including an application and resume. Please note that some applicants did not provide a complete application or resume at the time of this writing. Staff will share additional updates with the Board as they are received. The following IDA slots and terms will need to be filled for the IDA to begin its operations. Existing IDA Roster First Name Last Name Appointment Date Term Expiration Next Term Expiration 1 Earl Blackman 5/15/2019 5/15/2023 5/15/2027 2 Kevin Bracy 5/15/2018 5/15/2022 5/15/2026 3 Chester Carter 5/15/2020 5/15/2024 5/15/2028 4 Clyde Johnson 5/15/2018 5/15/2022 5/15/2026 5 Thomas Jones 5/15/2021 5/15/2025 5/15/2029 6 Charles Ross 5/15/2019 5/15/2023 5/15/2027 7 George Urquhart 5/15/2021 5/15/2025 5/15/2029 Recommendation: Staff recommends the Board appoint seven individuals to reconstitute the IDA. Attachments: IDA Appointment Applications ACTION: That the Board MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: Member Aye Nay Member Ave Nay Baicy Tolliver Fly Tyler Futrell White Jones