Rural Zone

Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority Meeting Minutes for December 14, 2021

In attendance: Denise McKay, Ashlyn Porter Maggie Oliver, Steve Harper, Tamela Cooper and Peggy Gardner.

The meeting was called to order by Steve Harper at 5:38 pm.

Agenda was adopted unanimously, Maggie made the motion, seconded by Peggy Gardner.

November 9, 2021 minutes were approved; motion made by Peggy and seconded by Maggie.

Financial report: Beginning balance was $18,605.33 with checks for $625.77 leaving a $17,979.76 balance.

Directors Update:

• GICH – orientation is set for Dec. 15, and the retreat is March 22-24 in Athens. Denise, Steve and Maggie will attend.

• Youth Leadership Program – two people will be leading it in cooperation with the Joint Development Authority. Hope to have this program participate in the Paris Business Center activities as well.

• 2021 review – Denise is working on the Main Street Renewal report. Also provided last year’s work plan and noted great progress on all items.

• Call for design work – have 4 companies that have expressed interest. Deadline is Jan. 17 for concepts, which will be reviewed at the DDA retreat in Jan.

• Ribbon cutting at Daniels United – well attended by DDA and other officials. Pictures are online. New Business:

• Bylaw amendment to change the DDA fiscal year has been approved by the City Council. Motion to accept as final for the DDA made by Tamela, seconded by Maggie, and unanimously adopted.

• The 2022 Calendar was presented. Motion to accept, as amended, was made by Tamela and seconded by Ashlyn. No December meeting currently, but one may called if needed.

• Intergovernmental Agreement for the River Street House was reviewed and motion to accept made by Ashlyn and seconded by Tamela. Unanimously approved.

  Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.