BRUNSWICK AND GLYNN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES – September 26, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Chamber Large Board Room
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
PAULO ALBUQUERQUE
JACK KILGORE
BILL AUSTIN
JONES HOOKS
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
WAYNE JOHNSON
OTHERS PRESENT
MEL BAXTER, STAFF
JOHN SCOTT, STAFF
JOAN HEARN, STAFF
SHERRI PRUITT, STAFF
REES SUMERFORD, COUNSEL
ROB BURR, GCAC
TERRA WINSLETT, GCAC
BILL BRUNSON, COUNTY COMMISSIONER
MAYOR HARVEY, CITY OF BRUNSWICK
WOODY WOODSIDE, CHAMBER
PETE SNELL, COASTAL PINE
VIRGIL COLE, GLYNN COUNTY SCHOOLS
JENNIFER FORDHAM, GDCA
JAN MELCHER, GEORGIA QUICKSTART
ALYCE THORNHILL, GEDcD
MONICA SMITH, S.L.E.A.T.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Paulo Albuquerque called the meeting to order at 10:00am.
II. INVOCATION, WELCOME GUESTS & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mel Baxter gave invocation and Chairman Paulo Albuquerque welcomed guests.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT –Chairman Paulo Albuquerque invited public comments from the guests.
IV. ACCEPT AGENDA
A MOTION was made by Jack Kilgore and seconded by Bill Austin to accept the agenda as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – August 28, 2017 Minutes
A MOTION was made by Bill Austin and seconded by Jones Hooks to approve the August 28, 2017 Meeting Minutes as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
VI. GCAC
Rob Burr gave update on various items at the airport.
VII. CHAIRMAN ITEMS
A. Update from Rod Sawall with GICCA
No Items to discuss.
B. Update from Dr. Pete Snell with Coastal Pine
Dr. Pete Snell gave an overview and updates for Coastal Pine including enrollment up by double digits.
C. Update from Dr. Virgil Cole with Glynn County Schools
Dr. Virgil Cole gave an overview and updates for Glynn County Schools.
VIII. FINANCIALS
Approve Financials – August 2017 – Joan Hearn
A MOTION was made by Bill Austin and seconded by Jones Hooks to approve the August financials as presented. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
IX. STRATEGY UPDATE
The staff reviewed the Strategy Updates with the Board as presented.
President’s Information Items:
Coastal Plain Coalition
X. IMPORTANT DATES
o Development Authority Board Meeting – 10:00am, Monday, October 23rd
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Closed Session – Pending or Potential Litigation OCGA Section §50-14-2.
A MOTION was made by Jack Kilgore and seconded by Jones Hooks to enter into Closed Session to discuss Pending or Potential Litigation OCGA Section §50-14-2. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
A MOTION to return to Open Session was made by Bill Austin and seconded by Jack Kilgore. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0.
Returned to Open Session
Chairman Paulo Albuquerque reported on reviewing the process JWSC meeting. More to come.
XII. ADJOURN
A MOTION to adjourn was made by Jack Kilgore and seconded by Bill Austin. The MOTION carried unanimously: 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 11:52am.
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Approved Board Meeting
Chairman Paulo Albuquerque
Attest:
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Sherri Pruitt
Office Coordinator/ Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority
Attachments may be viewed on our website or in the Minutes Book at the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority office at 1505 Richmond Street, Brunswick, Ga 31520.