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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD <br /> March 12, 2024 <br /> CommunityWorx <br /> 125 W Main St#100, Carrboro <br /> Minutes <br /> Members Present: Sharon Hill, Tom Proctor, Dave Gephart, Kristen Young, Jane Saiers, Johnny Morris, <br /> Hasan Abdullah <br /> Guest: Ian Scott <br /> Members Not Present: Elise Tyler, Estella Johnson, Barbara Jessie-Black <br /> Orange County Staff: Steve Brantley, Amanda Garner, Lindsey Hirni <br /> Call to Order <br /> The meeting was called to order by Kristen Young at 11:45 a.m. <br /> Approval of Minutes <br /> A motion was made by Dave Gephart and seconded by Tom Proctor to approve the Minutes from the <br /> January 9, 2024 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. <br /> Old Business <br /> Kristen Young reminded the board members about upcoming expiring terms and vacancies for the <br /> Advisory board in July. A motion was made by Tom Proctor and seconded by Johnny Morris to <br /> recommend reappointing all 4 members (Dave Gephart, Jane Saiers, Estella Johnson and Elise Tyler)for <br /> a second term. The motion passed unanimously. <br /> Kristen mentioned that the 3 seats we will be needing to fill are core business, entrepreneur and non- <br /> profit. The members were asked to review the 6 applications. Steve Brantley spoke briefly about the two <br /> applicants that were recruited by the Economic Development staff. A motion was made by Dave and <br /> seconded by Sharon to endorse Joy Mercer and Emilee Collins to be recommended for Core Business <br /> and Entrepreneur to the BOCC. The motion passed unanimously. Kristen requested that we ask if there <br /> could be a more specific application question that asked for the applicant's business/job experience. <br /> Kristen recommended Lisa Kaylie from Extraordinary Ventures be recruited for the non-profit seat. A <br /> motion was made by Dave and seconded by Sharon to endorse Lisa if she applies to the board. The <br /> motion passed unanimously. <br /> New Business <br /> Steve mentioned that the BOCC work session which is being held this evening and told the board that our <br /> Vice Chair Dave will be presenting our Annual Work Plan and Report. Steve presented the County's <br /> Strategic Plan and the priorities and categories that were development. Our department along with the <br /> Visitors' Bureau and Arts Commission will be establishing metrics and objectives to meet the "Diverse and <br /> Vibrant Economy"goal. Amanda Garner went over the Objectives and Performance Measures. Amanda let <br /> the board know the previous proposal in the FY23-24 budget for an Economic Development Strategic Plan <br /> which will be in this year's budget request. <br /> Dave had a question about the retail sales tax increase. Jane asked about Agritourism and how do they <br /> define and track those visitors. Kristen mentioned that the conversation about land, water, sewer, <br />