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10-14-2014 IDA MinutesINDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' Conference Room 1 Center Street Pittsylvania County Industrial Development Authority 6:00 P.M. Minutes October 14, 2014 IDA Members Present Eddie L. Hite, Jr., Chairman Randy Anderson Stanley Simpson, Secretary/Treas. Charlie Mahan, Vice-Chairman Ron McMahon Ronnie Haymore Dr. Joey Faucette Staff Present J. Vaden Hunt, Esq. (County Attorney/IDA Attorney), Gregory L. Sides, (Assistant County Administrator/Planning), and Brenda O. Robertson (Legal Secretary/IDA Clerk). Call to Order The meeting of the Industrial Development Authority of Pittsylvania County, Virginia (the "IDA"), was called to order by Mr. Hite-Chairman at 6:00 P.M. in the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' Conference Room, 1 Center Street, Chatham, Virginia, 24531. Roll Call IDA roll call by Ms. Robertson (IDA Clerk). All IDA members present. Approval of A enda Motion was made by Mr. Haymore, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the Agenda for the meeting. Motion carried unanimously by IDA members. Approval of the Minutes Motion was made by Mr. Mahan, seconded by Mr. McMahon, to approve the August 12, 2014, Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously by IDA members. There were no minutes far September 9, 2014, meeting was cancelled. Financial Reaorts The IDA Checking Account balance as of September 9, 2014, was $144,350.69. The IDA Checking Account Balance as of October 9, 2014 is $143,148.69. The Axxor Debt Reserve Account balance as October 14, 2014 IDA Minutes Page 2 of September 9, 2014, was $229,922.58, and the Axxor Debt Reserve Account balance as of October 9, 2014, is $235,613.65. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Haymore, to approve the financial reports for both months. Motion carried unanimously by IDA Members. New Business Virginia Communitv Canital Bank Loan Extension Si nature bv Chairman; and The V rginia Community Bank ("VCC") Loan Maturity date was October 1, 2014, which the amount of $935,355.42 was due. This invoice amount approached without notice, with surprise to the clerk of the IDA board. The original invoiced amount was $ l 0,O l 5.13. The IDA needed to get an extension from VCC bank to allow us more time to decide on what to do with the loan balance of $935,355.42, which was due October 1, 2014. A Debt Modification Agreement was submitted by VCC bank, which required signature by the IDA chairman. The Debt Modification Agreement would allow payments of the original note amount starting November 1, 2014, until the extended time of February 1, 2015. Motion by Dr. Faucette, seconded by Mr. Haymore, authoring Chairman Hite to sign the Debt Modification Agreement. Motion carried unanimously by the IDA members. Authorization of Pavment for Virginia Communitv Capital Bank Extension Fee of $500 00 Along with the executed Debt Modification Agreement there would be a processing fee of $500.00, payable to the VCC Bank, for the extension by IDA, which at some point may be reimbursed. Motion by Dr. Faucette, seconded by Mr. Haymore, to authorize payment to VCC in the amount of $500.00. Motion carried unanimously by the IDA Members. U dates J. Vaden Hunt, Esq. (County Attornev/IDA Attornev Mr. Hunt explained to the IDA members about the sudden maturity date which approached us by surprise. He also explained the intense interest rate of the loan, and the possible refinancing at a lower rate. Also, Mr. Hunt mentioned Mr. David Bennett's interest in purchasing the property. Gre orv L. Sides (Assistant Countv Administrator/Planning & Develonment) Mr. Sides gave an update on Economic Development activities involving various partners including the City of Danville, the Chamber of Commerce, the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance, the Longwood Small Business Development Center and the Dan River Business Development Center. Also mentioned, was the new Tobacco Commission Application for a program at the Career & Technical Center in Industrial Maintenance which will follow the same structure as the Precision Machining Program, where the students would enroll within the last two years of high school, then transfer to Danville Community College. This will give the student an opportunity to advance in their education, and allow them to be job ready upon completion. Mr. Sides mentioned the Economic Strategy Work Session with the Board of Supervisors. He mentioned that the BOS came up with a vision and mission for an Economic /Development Director, Clerical, and Project Manager. The IDA members thanked Mr. Sides, for explaining the Economic Development report, and thanked him for the updates he has provided for the IDA board. With there being no further business, motion by Mr. Haymore, seconded by Mr. Mahon, to adjourn meeting. Chairman, Mr. Hite, adjourned meeting at 6:55 P.M. espectful Submitted, ` Approved: W. Stanley Simpsor DA, Secreta Eddie L. Hite, Jr., IDA, Chairman