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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD <br /> November 9, 2021 <br /> Orange County Economic Development Office <br /> 131 W. Margaret Lane <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Minutes <br /> Members Present: Kristen Young, Sharon Hill, Johnny Morris, Dave Gephart, Tom Proctor, Jane Saiers <br /> Orange County Staff: Steve Brantley, Amanda Garner, Lindsey Hirni, Mike Ortosky <br /> Call to Order <br /> The meeting was called to order by Johnny Morris at 10:03 a.m. <br /> Approval of Minutes <br /> A motion was made by Sharon Hill and seconded by Tom Proctor to approve the Minutes from the <br /> November 9, 2021 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. <br /> Director's Report <br /> Steve provided an update on various announcements and current active projects in Orange County. He <br /> briefly spoke about the Long Term Recovery plan that Amanda is taking lead on for the County. <br /> Old Business <br /> Steve confirmed that an in-person retreat hasn't been approved yet so the board needs to have a <br /> discussion and decide on the topics, length, location and whether or not they would like to have a <br /> consultant help facilitate the meeting. The board discussed planning a couple of additional zoom <br /> meetings to discuss forming some goals and action oriented topics. A couple of members suggested <br /> forming a sub-committee or study group to further discuss topics like Article 46 funds, the long-term <br /> recovery plan and small business grant guidelines. Sharon Hill suggested that the EDD driving Tour and <br /> an education session would help any new members learn and better understand Economic Development <br /> in Orange County. <br /> Annual Report and Work Plan <br /> Steve shared the draft of the Annual Report and Work Plan for comments and feedback. <br /> New Business <br /> The board was notified that Jonna Foushee resigned. They discussed the process to fill that vacancy. <br /> New applications are being accepted online and the board will be asked to nominate an applicant by the <br /> end of February. Dave Gephart volunteered to be a new member on the Small Business Grant Sub- <br /> Committee. <br /> Adjournment <br /> Johnny Morris adjourned the meeting at 11:16 A.M. <br />