Doing Business in Nelson County

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
September 3, 2009

Present:
Steve Crandall
Greg Kelly
Alphonso Taylor
Emily Pelton
Bennett Saunders

Absent: Erwin Berry and Natt Hall

There was no public comment.

Motion:  To approve the August meeting minutes. Kelly-Taylor (5-0)

Alphonso Taylor agreed to provide, at the next meeting, a summary report of all account balances, expected income and anticipated expenses through the end of the calendar year. He also reported that the county staff will begin providing member meeting compensation on a quarterly basis but will not be able to do so via direct deposit into member accounts.

After discussing ways to help with the two new markets (Schuyler and Lovingston), members asked Mr. Saunders to invite representatives from both markets to attend the October EDA meeting to provide suggestions on what is needed to promote the markets.

Members reviewed a draft of the county points of interest map. They agreed to discuss how the map will be finalized at the October meeting.

Members agreed to schedule a visit to Local Food Hub facility next year after the season begins.

With no public comment, the meeting was adjourned.

Meeting notes attributed to Rural Nelson, Inc.