Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority

Executive, Administration and Legal Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Present: Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Mr. Stephen McGee, Vice- Chair

Absent: Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary/Treasurer

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Executive, Administration and Legal Committee was called to order by Commissioner Lewis at 8:05 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

The Board heard a report from the Executive Administrator regarding the September 2022 Financial Statements. It was moved by Commissioner McGee and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to recommend approval of the September 2022 Financial Statements. A discussion was held. There being no public comments, motion was passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner McGee and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to recommend ratifying the payment of the September 2022 Accounting Bill. There being no public comments, motion was passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner McGee and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to recommend ratifying the payment of the September 2022 Legal Bill. There being no public comments, motion was passed by unanimous vote.

It was moved by Commissioner McGee and seconded by Commissioner Cheney to recommend accepting the 2022 Strategic Input Report. There being no public comments, motion was passed by unanimous vote.

Legal Counsel commented that the “attendance” letters had been sent out as per her recommendation at the last meeting; to all commissioners as a reminder of the importance of having a quorum as per policy, especially during the last few months of the year to conduct the business of the Authority.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 a.m.

Governmental Relations Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Present: None

Absent: Ms. Candice Cheney, Chair; Mr. John Carroll Mr. Charles Frederick Smith

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Governmental Relations Committee was not called to order due to lack of a quorum.

There being no business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 a.m.

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Present: Mr. Steven R. McGee, Chair; Trayce Snow

Absent: Ms. Renee White-Goolsby; Mr. John Carroll

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Economic Development Committee was called to order by Commissioner McGee at 8:09 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

The Committee heard a report from the Executive Administrator regarding the 2022 GAEDA Inaugural Celebration of Gospel Music. A discussion was held. She requested that the revised Professional Service Agreement be held off until the next meeting so that Legal Counsel and the CPA can review and make revisions.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 a.m.

Capital Projects Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Present: Mr. Steven R. McGee, Chair; Ms. Trayce Snow

Absent: Mr. John Carroll

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Capital Projects Committee was called to order by Commissioner McGee at 8:19 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

The Committee heard a report from the Executive Director regarding property acquisition. A discussion was held.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 a.m.

Operations & Human Resources Committee Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Present: None

Absent: Ms. Candice Cheney, Chair ; Ms. Renee White-Goolsby; Charles Frederick Smith

The monthly meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority’s Operations and Human Resource Committee was not called to order due to lack of a quorum.

There being no business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:37a.m.

Regular Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Present: Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Mr. Steven R. McGee, Vice-Chair; Ms. Trayce Snow

Absent: Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. John Carroll; Ms. Renee WhiteGoolsby; Mr. Charles Frederick Smith

The monthly regular meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority was not called to order due to lack of a quorum.

The Executive Administrator commented that the 2022 Budget Amendments and the 2023 Proposed Budget would be presented at the next meeting.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m.