Economic Development Authority ofPatrick County Meeting of April 23, 2025, 6:00 PM 106 Rucker Street, Patrick County Administration Building Second Floor Conference Room Present: Ron Haley, Chairman; Debra Shelor, Vice Chair; Danny Foley, Treasurer; Doss Cummings; Rodney Boyd; Rodney Overby Also Present: Steve Marshall, Board ofSupervisors; James Houchins, Director ofEconomic Development & Tourism; Noah Mabe, Small Business & Economic Development Coordinator Absent: Rick Worley Introduction Ron Haley called the meeting to order. On motion by Doss Cummings, seconded by Danny Foley and carried unanimously, the Authority approved the meeting agenda as presented. Minutes On motion by Danny Foley, seconded by Doss Cummings and carried unanimously, the meeting minutes for March 26, 2025 were approved as presented. Public Comment There was no Public Comment. Finance Report Noah Mabe presented the tinancial report. On motion by Doss Cummings, seconded by Danny Foley and carried unanimously, the financial report was approved. West Piedmont Planning District Commission Update Clayton Kendrick was not present for the meeting; however, James Houchins reiterated that the Planning Commission is helping with the asbestos abatement for the True Value building. Old Business EDA Meeting, April 23, 2025 Page 1 Virginia Main Street Program Noah Mabe informed the Authority that he emailed the County Administrator a memo concerning the Virginia Main Street program to be sent to the Board of Supervisors for their knowledge as it would not require any Board action. He was not able, however, to get on the agenda for the Stuart Town Council's S April meeting, SO he will look to present the program before the Council in May. Strategic Plan A revised draft of the Strategic Plan was sent to the Authority members a week prior to the meeting. On motion by Danny Foley, seconded by Rodney Overby and carried unanimously, the Authority approved and adopted the Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Ron Haley suggested that James Houchins make a presentation before the Board of Supervisors soon regarding the Strategic Plan, with the Authority members attending the event in support. James will make this presentation before the Board at their May 12 meeting. New Business Corporate Park Signage James Houchins informed the Authority about a potential project that would seek to renovate the Rich Creek Corporate Park sign on Route 58. Renovations would allow for slots to be filled in with the names ofbusinesses that occupy the Park as well as available plots of land for sale or lease. James and Noah have reached out to local sign companies for estimates but have yet to hear anything back. They will continue reaching out in order to get a quote on the potential cost of the project. Closed Meeting On motion by Doss Cummings, seconded by Danny Foley and carried unanimously, the meeting was called into Closed Meeting under the appropriate codes of Virginia to discuss Commercial Real Estate located in the Blue Ridge District and Contracts (Section 2.2-3711[AJ). Reconvene On motion by Rodney Boyd, 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 items listed above were discussed during the Closed Meeting. EDA Meeting, April 23, 2025 Page 2 Having no further business to discuss, Mr. Haley adjourned the meeting. NEXT MEETING: May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm = Second Floor Conference Room. K ) - Ron Haley, Chairman EDA Meeting, April 23, 2025 Page 3