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RECORD OF MINUTES
Escambia County Enterprise Zone Development Agency Board
October 22, 2014 –12:00 p.m. CST
Greater Pensacola Chamber, Boardroom
117 West Garden Street, Pensacola, Florida  32502
Present:
Steve Littlejohn, Chair  
 
Teresa Frye, Board Member  
 
Peggy Fowler, Board Member  
 
Nita Freeman, Board Member  
 
Jaunita Williams, Board Member  
 
Larry Strain, Board Member  
 
Susan Nelms, Board Member  
Absent:
Danita Andrews, Vice Chair
 
Commander Dale Tharp, Board Member
 
Ruth McKinon, Board Member
 
Rebecca Hale, Board Member
 
None Selected, EZ Business Representative
Staff Present:
Keith Wilkins, Director, Community and Environment Dept
Clara Long, Division Manager, Community Redevelopment Agency
Victoria D'Angelo, EZDA Coordinator, Community Redevelopment Agency
Attendees:
Kristin Hual, Asst County Attorney
             
1. Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 12:04 pm.
             
2. Proof of Publication

Meeting was published in the Pensacola News Journal on October 11, 2014 and October 18, 2014.
             
3. Determination of a Quorum- See attendance
             
4. Approval of Minutes- April 23, 2014 and July 23, 2014
  Motion made by Steve Littlejohn, seconded by Larry Strain to approve April 23, 2014 and July 23, 2014 minutes with the following correction:

Change reference to Larry Strains position from, "At Large, Small Business Development Center, UWF" to "At Large, United Bank."
  Vote: 7 - 0
             
5. Presentation- Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney

Kristen Hual, Assistant County Attorney for Escambia County presented, Florida Government in the Sunshine Law. Ms. Hual presented the requirements, exceptions and penalties associated with the Florida Statutes, Section 286.011, Florida Sunshine Law.
             
6. Approval of EZDA Report: 2014 Annual (July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014)

Victoria D'Angelo, Escambia County Enterprise Zone Coordinator, presented the Escambia County Enterprise Zone Development Agency Annual Report: July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014. Ms. D'Angelo reviewed statistics recorded during the reporting period, in addition to Escambia County Enterprise Zone highlights. Program highlights included increases in new jobs created, and new business located within the Enterprise Zone. Ms. D'Angelo also reviewed featured projects which leveraged CRA grant funds and Enterprise Zone incentives.
  Motion made by Steve Littlejohn, seconded by Larry Strain to approve the Escambia County Enterprise Zone Development Agency Annual Report (July 1, 2013- June 30, 2014).
  Vote: 7 - 0
             
7. ↵Old Business
  1. Selection of Enterprise Zone Business Representative
EZDA Board agreed to discuss selection of the Enterprise Zone business representative at the following meeting on January 28, 2014.
  1. Land Use within the Enterprise Zone
Ms. D'Angelo informed the Board that she would provide a demonstration on the Enterprise Zone Interactive Map which was developed by the Escambia County GIS Department at the following meeting on January 28, 2014.
             
8. New Business- 2015 Quarterly Meeting Schedule

Ms. D’Angelo presented the Quarterly Meeting Schedule for 2015. Meeting dates included January 28, April 22, July 22, and October 28.
             
9. Public Comment- None
             
10. Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 12:49 pm.

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