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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD <br /> January 15, 2020 <br /> Orange County Economic Development Office <br /> 131 W. Margaret Lane <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Minutes <br /> Members Present: Sharon Hill, Barbara Jessie-Black, Anthony Carey, John Morris, Kristen Young, <br /> James Watts, John Anderson <br /> Orange County Staff: Steve Brantley, Amanda Garner, Mike Ortosky, Travis Myren, Lindsey Hirni <br /> Call to Order <br /> The meeting was called to order by John Morris at 11:55 a.m. <br /> Approval of Minutes <br /> A motion was made by John Morris and seconded by Sharon Hill to approve the minutes from the <br /> November 13 2019 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. <br /> New Business <br /> Discussion opportunity with Deputy Manager Travis Myren <br /> Travis discussed the current use of Economic Development Article 46 funds. He talked about the new <br /> online sales tax that has been enforced; which will help increase the funds. He was able to answer <br /> several questions that the committee had regarding the distribution of funds, ballet language and will be <br /> providing the committee with the performance metrics. Travis also offered to attend a follow-up meeting <br /> to take input& priority requests that he can present at an upcoming managers/budget meeting. <br /> The committee discussed the status update for utilities and zoning in the Economic Development <br /> Districts. There is a need for new sites moving forward. <br /> Director's Report <br /> Steve provided a brief update on current project activity and mentioned that there will be a couple of new <br /> announcements soon. Steve gave a summary of the overall business recruitment activity and discussed <br /> the other grant programs that are funded by Article 46. <br /> Old Business <br /> Presentation of Advisory Board Orientation Notebook <br /> Amanda presented the new Advisory Board Orientation Notebooks that were handed out to the board <br /> members. <br /> Advisory Board Membership <br /> Steve discussed additional applicants that are interested in joining the Advisory Board and he proposed <br /> that the committed reappoint Paige Zinn for a final 1 year term as of June 1, 2020. A motion was made <br /> by John Morris and seconded by Sharon Hill to approve. The motion passed unanimously. <br /> Adjournment <br /> The meeting adjourned at 1:42 <br />