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34 <br /> sure why they would want someone else to operate the facility when they have strong leadership. <br /> She said she looks forward to considering a draft of the five-year contract. <br /> Commissioner Richards said it was helpful to know what other counties are doing with <br /> incubators. She said she believed it was a helpful economic development tool. She said she was <br /> pleased to see the partnership with Cooperative Extension. She said the return on investment <br /> was amazing. She thanked the members of PFPC for their responsiveness to their questions and <br /> comments. She said having a five-year contract provides some continuity of business so that <br /> they can continue to do more extensive planning with Cooperative Extension and Economic <br /> Development. <br /> Chair Bedford asked if Article 46 sales tax is used for the capital needs of the facility. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said yes. <br /> Chair Bedford said that is important. She said that even though she did not think tax <br /> dollars should be used to support a for-profit business when it does not happen in other industries <br /> but it was clear that she is the only one that thinks that way. She said that is why she volunteered <br /> to be on the board and help ensure their success. She said that many of the incubators are newer <br /> and are based on the work PFPC has done. She said that it may be better to use the contract to <br /> benefit Orange County residents, rather than having a majority of PFPC members to be from <br /> Orange County. She said that because it is a private company, the county does not really have <br /> a say-so on the board positions. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton asked why other counties did not participate in the PFPC. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said initially it was thought to make the facility regional to attract <br /> grants, and that there would be funding from other counties. She said she asked those counties <br /> in 2015, and they declined. <br /> Jonathon Smith asked Mike Ortosky, an Orange County Extension Agent for Community <br /> and Rural Development, to provide more information. <br /> Mike Ortosky said that in a private business, the board is there to inform the business. He <br /> said these are remnants from that interlocal agreement. He said if it is going to be clarified, this <br /> is the perfect time to clean up the board membership for the benefit of the company. <br /> Vice-Chair Greene said she agreed. She said that when she was on the board, there <br /> were several members from Durham County who were strong members. <br /> Chair Bedford said she supported Cooperative Extension being the manager of the <br /> contract. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said that is a management decision and will be discussed if <br /> supported by the Board. <br /> Chair Bedford said that the PFPC board is meeting regularly and that they completed the <br /> evaluation of the executive director. She said that the board's previous lack of activity was a real <br /> concern to her. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked how long it would take to draft a management contract. <br /> Chair Bedford said one thought she had was to give them a 6-month extension if <br /> necessary while the contract was being developed. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said that she thought an initial draft could be brought back in <br /> September. She said the Finance department can do that and they do not need to hire anyone to <br /> look at those items. She said it could be an addendum that does not tie anyone's hands. <br /> Commissioner Richards said it could take a while, so she liked the idea of an extension <br /> giving everyone a chance to review. <br /> Chair Bedford asked if there is a law about when a contract has to go to bid. <br /> John Roberts said not in this type of situation. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said it would be helpful to know about the other counties and what <br /> they are subsidizing. <br /> Jonathon Smith said they could research that information. <br />
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