Hampshire County Development Authority
Board Meeting Minutes
January 15th, 2025
IRC Building
10:00 AM
Present: Rebecca Hott, Beverly Keadle, Dorinda Strother, Jeff Richman, David Cannon, David Mayfield, Alison Jewell, Tamitha Wilkins, Jon Todd Hott, Cathy Simon.
Excused: Len McMaster.
Absent: Brian Hott.
Via Zoom: Rebecca Miller, Jason Hicks.
Guests: Jaclynn Graybill, Rick Hillenbrand, Sydney Maurer, Rolf Ronken.
Having a quorum, President Rebecca Hott called the meeting to order. Following was the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer.
Approval of Agenda: Jeff Richman made a motion to approve the agenda. David Mayfield seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Secretary’s Report –Approval of Minutes: Minutes from December 18th board meeting were presented. Beverly Keadle made a motion to accept the minutes as read. David Mayfield seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: David Mayfield. He reported according to the Operating Budget all is $9,400 to the positive and Parks combined were in the good approximately $4,500. Director Hott stated that rents have begun to be collected for the Capon Bridge Community Complex. Checking account has been opened and subaccounts will be entered in QuickBooks. Dorinda Strother made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. David Cannon seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Marketing Committee Report: Beverly Keadle presented.
- Marketing Committee met on January 8th. In Old Business Hampshire on the Horizon was discussed. Jon Todd Hott reported that the new semester syllabus has been distributed to interested parties. Finale date scheduled for May 10th. Paperwork was mailed to reserve the HHS Auditorium. Most class instructors have been scheduled for classes at this time. Cathy Simon reported that there are 2 serious applicants at this point. Program is on track.
- Lunch N Learn #5 – Tentatively February 18th. Director Hott reported he is trying to get in touch with the Secretary of Agriculture. Other vendors have been contacted to be speakers. Discussion is having the event in the evening and serving a steak dinner for a charge of $10.00. Cash bar. Expecting 100-150 in attendance.
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Featured Businesses are as follows:
January – River House
February – Bent River
March – Capon Bridge Glass
April – Bungee
May – Gig’s BBQ
June – Garden of Kneadn’
Jenna Gelow has done a great job with social media. Director Hott has referred her skills to others.
Personnel Committee: Tamitha Wilkins – No Report.
Risk Management & Safety Committee: Tamitha Wilkins – No Report.
President’s Report – Rebecca Hott welcomed Jaclynn Graybill, who will be sworn in before the next meeting as a new Board Member. We are very happy she will be a member of our Board!
Executive Director’s Report & Update-Report submitted for review. Director Jon Todd Hott.
- CBCC -Capon Bridge Community Complex – A Rent Role was provided for review. Spent Friday with Parks & Recreation to clean out 3 rooms and paint at the facility. Met with Sarah Dey from Willow Haven Wellness to be a new tenant at the CBCC. Patched holes in walls and painted in that room. One room left that is small. Community Dinner has a designated room #14 for storage. Getting to know the tenants. Room #10 not yet rented.
- Romney Business Park – Talked to RK&K. Mr. Franzen gave some revisions that were sent to RK&K. Do not have the revised plans back yet. Franzen is eager to acquire property but wants to wait until he settles with the State Rail Authority on a new contract.
- Crystal Valley Ranch – February 21st will go up for auction. No other information to report because there has been no communication regarding this property.
- Hampshire Wellness Center – Report Attached. Gained 100 members. Goal is 500. Planning to meet with Trina Cox and Jeff Jarin. Will schedule meeting.
- LED – Grant 90% completed. Deadline is February 28th.
- CBTP – Bungee on board to purchase acreage beside business. Waiting for survey, etc.
- Problems with trash being dumped in the CBTP.
- Aquabanq – In contact with A.J. Shapiro. He needs to get some documents signed by County Commission.
- S.J. Morse – Discussed in Executive Session.
Old Business:
Audit FY 2024:
Ferrari & Associates vs Fizer & Associates. Cost savings if go with Fizer. Beverly Keadle made a motion to accept Kiser & Associates to perform the audit. Alison Jewell seconded the motion. Motion passed.
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New Business:
- CBTP Bylaws – Amendment to the bylaws to allow housing in the CBTP. Check with state funding office. See what the limitations are.
A motion was made by David Mayfield for the Board to go into Executive Session for confidential discussion of S.J. Morse. Alisson Jewell seconded the motion. Motion passed. No discussion or decisions were made.
Adjourn – The Board adjourned at 11:40PM.
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