HCDA June 2025 Board Minutes

Hampshire County Development Authority

Board Meeting Minutes

June 18th, 2025

Brannon #207/#209

 10:00 AM

Present: Rebecca Hott, Beverly Keadle, David Mayfield, Alison Jewell, Brian Hott, Jaclynn Graybill, Jeff Richman, Jon Todd Hott, Cathy Simon. 

Excused:  Tamitha Wilkins.

Via Zoom: Logan Mantz, Len McMaster, Rebecca Miller, Jason Hicks, Dorinda Strother.

Guests: Sydney Maurer, Hoy Shingleton, Celeste Franzen, Robert Franzen, Patton Swartzfagger, Travis Carter.

Having a quorum, President Rebecca Hott called the meeting to order at 10:05. Following was the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer.

Approval of Agenda:   David Mayfield made a motion to approve the agenda as corrected. Brian Hott seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Secretary’s Report – Minutes from May 21st, 2025 board meeting were presented.   Dave Mayfield made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Alison Jewell seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: David Mayfield. Good month for CB Community Complex per Jon Todd Hott. Expense sheet was presented by Director Hott. Expenses were reviewed. Brian Hott made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Jeff Richman seconded the motion. Motion passed. 

Marketing Committee Report: Beverly Keadle presented.

• Summer Social – July 29^th. In coordination with new HC Chamber of Commerce. Kickoff for Chamber of Commerce.
• Next Lunch N Learn/Event being discussed for September on coordination with Farm Credit and Farm Bureau.

Featured Businesses are as follows:

• June – Classy Again
• July – 1^st Rate Plumbing
• August – New Leaf Green House (Ribbon cutting August 2^nd)
• September – Tiffany’s Floral
• October – Roots Salon
• November – Garden of Kneadn’

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Personnel Committee: No Report.

Risk Management & Safety Committee:  No Report.    

Presidents Report– Rebecca Hott. Her term as President of the HC Development Board and also term of member of this board will end July 1^st. Requesting to not be reinstated. Those asked to be on the nominating committee are Len McMaster, Tammy Wilkins and Alison Jewel. She has contacted Logan Mantz to find a replacement for her seat. Asked that they come back with a slate of potential officers for the FY 2025-2026 term.

Executive Director’s Report & Update-Report submitted for review. Director Jon Todd Hott.

CBTP

• Bungee – Continued conversation with Bungee. Bungee made decision where they would prefer the access road to be located. Expecting more design work from Thrasher.
• Spoke at FNB Board Meeting.
• Aquabanq – Reached out to A.J. Shapiro. Got response last night to say he will call Friday. No permit is filed to date. The 2-year time limit comes up on June 30^th to purchase second property.

• CBCC -Capon Bridge Community Complex – Report attached. Going very well. Other topic of discussion in Old Business regarding Vecchiet.
• Hampshire Wellness Center –Report Attached. Committed to attend at August Board Meeting.

• Romney Business Park – All rents paid except for Gina’s Soft Cloth.

Old Business

• School Street Property – Former BOE Superintendent Pancione retiring June 30^th. Reached out to Ed Morgan and got updated time table on the demolition of the school street properties. More than likely October or November. Environmental testing is reported to be complete.  Hoy Shingleton to change MOU to reflect changes. Diagram reviewed with updated diagram. Call Denise Hott at BOE office to set up appointment with new superintendent.
• Appraisals – Numbers reported to board before next meeting.
• Loan for Parks & Rec – Discussion ensued regarding interest rates and payments. Director Hott researched past documents to see what types of instruction was given from the County Commission about how to administer and manage the infrastructure funds. County Commission will be working on guidelines and direction on how the funds can be used and how to be manage.

Discussion concerning interest rates and payments. B. Hott and Mayfield made suggestions of the best way to handle. Payments will be based upon CD rates, which is 4.25%. Hicks suggested a locked in rate of 4.5%.  Jason Hicks made a motion, Brian Hott seconded the motion. Motion carried.

• Garden of Kneadn’ Rent Schedule – Revised according to needs for electrical, plumbing and masonry work. Was not able to secure bank loan. Plumbing cost will be $11,250, which will be covered by ARPA funds. There is a $18,000.00 quote for electrical and a $7,800 quote for masonry/doors, etc. Director Hott presented a 10-year loan/rent schedule at 6.5%. All are capital

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improvements in the property. Finance Committee and Board will be sent adjusted amortization schedule. David Mayfield made a motion to keep rent the same for the first five years as presented and add loan for $25,000 at 6.5 % for five years. Jeff Richman seconded the motion. Motion carried.

New Business:

• Resolution – Budget – Budget reviewed. David Mayfield made a motion to adopt the resolution.

Beverly Keadle seconded the motion. Motion carried.

• Board term schedule.
• Resolution: Nominations.

Brain Hott – President

Beverly Keadle – VP

Tamitha Wilkins – SEC

David Mayfield – TREAS

Jason Hicks made a motion to accept slate of officers. David Mayfield seconded the motion. Motion carried.

President Rebecca Hott asked for a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations with Potomac Eagle. Jason Hicks made the motion to enter Executive Session. David Mayfield seconded the motion. Motion carried. No action is anticipated.  

Dave Mayfield made a motion for the board to move out of Executive Session. Brian Hott seconded the motion. Motion carried. No decisions were made in session. No action required.

Community Comments

Rebecca Hott thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve as Vice-President and President of the HC Development Authority.

Adjourn –Jeff Richman made a motion to adjourn. David Mayfield seconded the motion. Motion carried.

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