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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/25 EDA MinutesEconomic Development Authority Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 Jeffery Worrell called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. and asked for a roll call. Roger Bell- Absent Peter Huber- Absent Collette Hash- Absent Marlin Reeves- Aye Lisa Webb- Aye Jefferey Worrell- Aye Sabrina Cox- Aye Mr. Worrell stated that, in the absence of the chairman and vice-chairman, and the Town Manager, he was asked to be acting temporary chairman. The motion was made by Ms. Webb and seconded by Ms. Cox for Mr. Worrell to be acting temporary chair. Roger Bell- Absent Peter Huber- Absent Collette Hash- Absent Marlin Reeves- Aye Lisa Webb- Aye Jefferey Worrell- Aye Sabrina Cox- Aye Adopting of February 4, 2025 and March 4, 2025 Meeting Minutes With the absence of three voting members, Mr. Worrell asked for the adoption of minutes to be moved to the following meeting. Introduction of New Board Members Mr. Reeves, Ms. Webb, and Ms. Cox introduced themselves and gave a summary of their role in the community and their career backgrounds. Ms. Hash joined the meeting at 10:05 a.m. Discussion Purpose & Protocol Ms. Hale reviewed the memorandum from the Town Attorney which explained the difference between the Pulaski Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the Economic Development Authority. FOIA/COIA training Ms. Hale reported the required FOIA/COIA training materials will be sent to the board members via email and reviewed the Statement of Economic Interest forms that are due at the beginning of each year. Ms. Cox asked if members have completed the FOIA/COIA training and the Statement of Economic Interest forms and if they could be sent over. Ms. Hale reported to send over forms and dates of completion and we will keep them on file. Ms. Hale also reported that included in the packet were the EDA bylaws for review. Economic Development Update- Shannon Ainsley Ms. Ainsley reported on the need for an increase in retail business and increased housing developments that are happening. She briefly reported on Project Revitalize to tackle the blighted properties in town, and the assets the town offers; parks, trails, and other outdoor amenities. She also reported on Pulaski on Main stating that they were selected to take part in a pilot program with Virginia Main Street and Friends of Southwest Virginia, where a company will come in and look at the underutilized properties on Main Street and evaluate them for best use. Mr. Worrell asked for the timelines on the housing projects. Ms. Ainsley stated Claremont would be open later this year into next year, Pulaski Lofts would be opening soon, and she wasn’t sure of the timeline for the apartments on First Street or the townhomes on the corner of 5th and Washington. Ms. Hash commented that the brewery looks good. Mr. Worrell asked if there were any plans or the status of the apartment building from the fire. Ms. Ainsley stated there is no one living there currently, and they are working with insurance to figure out the next steps. Board Member Comments No comments were made. Reminder of Next Meeting Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10 a.m. Adjournment The motion was made by Ms. Hash and seconded by Ms. Cox to adjourn the meeting at 10:21 a.m. The motion passed unanimously.