March 15, 2022 Special Call

Special Call Meeting

Minutes: Meeting of Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Present: Dr. Curtis Lewis, Chair; Mr. Steven R. McGee, Vice- Chair; Ms. Candice Cheney, Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. John Carroll; Ms. Renee White-Goolsby; Ms. Trayce Snow

Absent: Mr. Charles Frederick Smith

The special call meeting of the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority was called to order by Commissioner Lewis at 8:05 a.m. Executive Administrator, Angela Varnado called the roll. A quorum was present.

It was moved by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Goolsby to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the C & R Mentors in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for the 2022 A Night Under the Lights with Lenny Williams (featuring Karen Wolfe) was tabled so that Legal Counsel can research whether there are any legal restrictions on prohibiting GAEDA from granting funds to individuals seeking public office or to organizations represented by persons seeking public office. A discussion was held. A roll call vote was as follows: Commissioner Lewis-Abstained Commissioner McGee-No Commissioner Cheney- Yes Commissioner Carroll-Yes Commissioner Smith-Absent Commissioner White-Goolsby- Yes Commissioner Snow- Yes There being no public comment, motion passed by 4/6 vote.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m.