HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 11, 2022 Minutes approved ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
November 9, 2021
Orange County Economic Development Office
131 W. Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Minutes
Members Present: Kristen Young, Sharon Hill, Johnny Morris, Dave Gephart, Tom Proctor, Jane Saiers
Orange County Staff: Steve Brantley, Amanda Garner, Lindsey Hirni, Mike Ortosky
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Johnny Morris at 10:03 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Sharon Hill and seconded by Tom Proctor to approve the Minutes from the
November 9, 2021 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Director's Report
Steve provided an update on various announcements and current active projects in Orange County. He
briefly spoke about the Long Term Recovery plan that Amanda is taking lead on for the County.
Old Business
Steve confirmed that an in-person retreat hasn't been approved yet so the board needs to have a
discussion and decide on the topics, length, location and whether or not they would like to have a
consultant help facilitate the meeting. The board discussed planning a couple of additional zoom
meetings to discuss forming some goals and action oriented topics. A couple of members suggested
forming a sub-committee or study group to further discuss topics like Article 46 funds, the long-term
recovery plan and small business grant guidelines. Sharon Hill suggested that the EDD driving Tour and
an education session would help any new members learn and better understand Economic Development
in Orange County.
Annual Report and Work Plan
Steve shared the draft of the Annual Report and Work Plan for comments and feedback.
New Business
The board was notified that Jonna Foushee resigned. They discussed the process to fill that vacancy.
New applications are being accepted online and the board will be asked to nominate an applicant by the
end of February. Dave Gephart volunteered to be a new member on the Small Business Grant Sub-
Committee.
Adjournment
Johnny Morris adjourned the meeting at 11:16 A.M.