REGULAR EDA MEETING AGENDA A PRIL 13, 2018

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1 REGULAR EDA MEETING AGENDA A PRIL 13, 2018 A regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) of Stafford County will be held in the Board Chambers of the George L. Gordon, Jr. Administration Center, located at 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, Virginia at 9:00 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 9, PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS 4. TREASURER S REPORT A. February SECRETARY S REPORT A. Business Appreciation Reception 6. CHAIRMAN S REPORT A. Underground Powerlines 7. WORKING GROUP REPORTS A. Germanna Update B. Stafford Town Center Update C. 204 Thompson Update Closed Session 8. OLD BUSINESS A. 103 W. Cambridge Grant B. EDA Retreat Follow-up 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. ATTORNEY S REPORT 11. ADJOURNMENT A. Next Regular Meeting Scheduled for May 11, 2018

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3 THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 9, CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of The Economic Development Authority ( EDA ), of Stafford County, Virginia was held on March 9, 2018, in the Board Chambers of the George L. Gordon, Jr. Administration Center, located at 1300 Courthouse Road Stafford, Virginia at 9:00 A.M. A quorum was present. Members Present Joel Griffin Don Newlin Howard Owen Jack Rowley Jo Knight Skip Causey Chairman Vice-Chairman Treasurer Members Absent Heather Hagerman Also Present: Kristen Shields Kelly Copley Counsel Secretary 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 9, 2018 Mr. Causey motioned for approval of the February 9, 2018 amended minutes. Mr. Rowley seconded.

4 VOTE: 6-0 Approved 3. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS None 4. TREASURER S REPORT A. December 2017 B. January 2018 Mr. Rowley motioned to accept the December 2017 and January 2018 Treasurer s reports. Mr. Newlin seconded. VOTE: 6-0 Approved C. Audit Ms. Blosser with Bishop, Farmer & Co. presented the FY17 EDA Audit. There were no negative findings Mr. Newlin motioned to accept the FY17 audit. Mr. Rowley seconded. VOTE: 6-0 Approved 5. SECRETARY S REPORT A. Kilroy Robotics Demonstration Date Ms. Copley asked the EDA if they would like the Kilroy Robotic Team to present during their April or May meeting. The Chairman chose the May 11, 2018 meeting. B. Fred-CAT Tour Invitation Ms. Copley and Mr. Rowley reminded the EDA members that Germanna s Fred- CAT tour has been scheduled for March 19, 2018 at 8am. They asked which members that had not already RSVP d would also like to attend. C. Annual Report Data Research Ms. Copley request the EDA accept the SOW from Chmura to perform the data for their annual report. The cost being, $4, 687; a 2.1% increase over last year. Page 2 of 4

5 Mr. Rowley motioned to accept the Statement of Work from Chmura. Mr. Newlin seconded. VOTE 6-0 Approved 6. CHAIRMAN S REPORT A. County presentation of the new planning and permits process & tools Ms. Sara Hart with the county s public works department presented the EDA the new Electronic Permitting & Plan Review process. Discussion Followed 7. WORKING GROUP REPORTS A. Germanna Update The Board of Supervisors approved the land to be transferred to the Germanna Foundation in February. B. Stafford Town Center Update Ms. Knight again requested that the EDA spearhead the effort to have the utility lines buried underground while the Stafford Courthouse Town Center Area is being redeveloped by drafting and signing a letter to Dominion Energy and VDOT. Discussion Followed C. 204 Thompson CLOSED SESSION Mr. Griffin motioned to go into closed session. Mr. Newlin seconded. VOTE: 6-0 Approved Thereafter, the EDA Board went into closed session in accordance with Section A.3 and 5, et al. of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended. No Votes were taken while in closed session. Items 7C and 9A were discussed in closed session only. All Members of the EDA and Economic Development staff present at the meeting were in the closed session. Page 3 of 4

6 Mr. Griffin motioned to come out of closed session. Mr. Causey seconded VOTE: 6-0 Approved 8. OLD BUSINESS None 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Go Virginia Grant Mr. Griffin motioned to support the Go VA Grant as requested ($15,000 cash in 3 installments and $5,000 in-kind) only after grant has been awarded. Mr. Newlin seconded. VOTE 6-0 Approved 10. ATTORNEY S REPORT 11. ADJOURNMENT A. There being no further business brought before the Economic Development Authority, Mr. Griffin adjourned the meeting at 10:44A.M. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 13, MINUTES SUBMITTED BY: MINUTES APPROVED BY: Kelly Copley EDA Secretary Joel Griffin EDA Chairman Page 4 of 4

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15 M E M O R A N D U M To: Stafford County Board of Supervisors From: Joel Griffin Chairman, Stafford County Economic Development Authority Date: March 15, 2018 Re: Stafford County Town Center Project Underground Electric Lines Request The Stafford County Economic Development Authority wishes to formally request that the Stafford County Board of Supervisors establish underground electric powerlines at the Courthouse Road/U.S. Route 1 intersection area. The Authority believes the extra cost for placing the electric lines underground versus overhead is necessary to set a higher quality foundation to the future development of the Stafford Town Center project. As you know, the prospective Town Center vision is to create an upscale destination within our community. In addition to the aesthetic feature and the establishment of a higher level of standards, underground electric lines provide the following features: 1. Reduces outages during storms, which improves reliability and provides economic and societal benefits on the project; 2. Reduces range of electromagnetic fields (EMF) emission into the surrounding area; 3. Decreases operational costs over the lifetime of the cables. We recognize the higher costs are a disadvantage today, but the long-term value of setting an immediate higher quality development standard will pay dividends to the Stafford County community. Stafford County is developing a 21st century town center. Let s begin the project with 21st century electric transmission standards Courthouse Road, P. O. Box 339, Stafford, VA Phone: (540) Fax: (540)

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17 Amy s Café 103 W. Cambridge Street An Update to the Stafford Economic Development Authority by Mike Degen April 13, 2018

18 Update I have owned the building since February 2016, purchasing it from previous owners Paul and Jennifer Eakin All renovations under original agreement have been completed, as well as additional improvements: Repaved and Striped Parking Lot with Improved ADA Access Upgrades to Kitchen Amy is now in her 11 th year in business, and her business continues to grow year over year

19 Future Plans I have since purchased 104 W. Cambridge, the building across from Amy s. My plan is to make it an economically productive building. Currently, plan is to make 2 live-over-work units that support the recent change to the overlay plan. I have also purchased 125 W. Cambridge, which is zoned B2. I m currently developing plans to rehab the structure.

20 104 W. Cambridge Pavement is flush with ramp to enhance ADA access

21 125 W. Cambridge Pavement is flush with ramp to enhance ADA access

22 Future Plans Redesign and expand interior footprint to: Build 2 new bathrooms to replace 1930 s era single toilet bathrooms, making a more pleasant customer experience Expand the Kitchen into the previous bathroom areas, allowing for increased meals per day (translating to more meals tax to Stafford County) Completely remodel the interior

23 Amy s Café 103 West Cambridge Street Front Before Renovations

24 Amy s Café 103 West Cambridge Street Front After Renovations

25 Bay Windows Before Renovations

26 Bay Windows Before & After Renovations

27 Front Patio Before & After Renovations

28 New Bench Seating After Renovations

29 New Pergola After Renovations

30 New Pergola After Renovations

31 New Pergola With Fans and Shade Cloth

32 New Paved Parking Lot Pavement is flush with ramp to enhance ADA access

33 New Paved Parking Lot Increased and more efficient parking

34 New Paved Parking Lot Lot slopes water away from foundation to preserve Historic Fabric

35 Grant Requirements 1. Amy s Café must generate and pay meals taxes in excess of $12,000 annually. This requirement has been met for All qualified payments from the EDA will be made in arrears. All requirements have been met and I am requesting payment for 2017 at this time. 3. Amy s Café agrees to remain at property and continue to operate at least six days per week. This requirement has been met for 2017.

36 Grant Requirements 4. Amy s Café agrees to provide preferential hiring for Stafford residents. Amy s currently employs 16; 8 (50%) are Stafford residents. 5. Amy s Café agrees to consider enrolling in VDOT sign program. Amy has considered this, but currently does not have budget for this. She will continue to reevaluate each year.

37 Grant Requirements 6. If Amy s Café ceases operation or Owner sells property This requirement has been met. 7. All improvements shall be completed, with appropriate permits and release of any mechanic s liens. This requirement has been met. 8. This section was amended and requirement has been met. 9. This requirement has been met.

38 Thank You Again For Your Continued Support of the Historic Port of Falmouth and Amy s Cafe! Mike Degen mddss@aol.com