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0J Economic Development Commission September 13, 1990 Mebane Municipal Building Present: Guido De Maere, Shirley Reynolds, Steve Yuhasz, Tom Roberts, Pat Davis, Lindsay Efland, Robin Zill, Jim Gibson, Ed Siebert. Ex- Officio: Barbara Palmer, Cal Horton, John Link EDC Staff: Ted Abernathy, Beth McIver Visitors: Marvin Collins, Bruce Holsten, Bill Bracey. Press: Julia White - Chapel Hill Herald, Tim Craig - News of Orange County. Guido De Maere introduced Ed Siebert, a new EDC member and Bill Bracey who is Chapel Hill's new nomination (BOCC approved 9/18/90). Ted Abernathy said that Mebane was hiring a new Economic Development Director and hoped that Mebane would soon have a representative. I. Strategic Plan Update Lindsay Efland, TAG Chair said that the committee had approved the revised pre- zoning agreement. He added that he hoped that eventually we could have regular Economic Development and Mixed Use Districts. It was agreed that at this juncture, the agreement would just serve as a guide for further development. Guido De Maere questioned the aesthetics section of the standards. Marvin Collins pointed out such considerations as the Rural Character Study, the protection of Historic Landmarks and designated rural landscapes. Ted Abernathy suggested that although we may not use the aesthetic standards, it would be wise to consider everything initially and then cut back. Jim Gibson motioned that the agreement be approved. Robin Zill second. Passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Shirley Reynolds that the EDC have their October meeting on the 9th at 5:00 p.m. and then attend the Planning Board meeting at 7 :30 for their final mutual approval of the agreement. Notion seconded by Jim Gibson. Jim Gibson reported that the Small Busymm Group added nine members. He said that the SBTDC Center would be opening in late October. They have begun investigating working with financial institutions regarding loans.