The Economic Development Authority of Montgomery County, Virginia, (EDA) will meet virtually on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 12 p.m.
The EDA Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting. The EDA will enter into a Closed Meeting for the purpose of Discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry, where no previous announcement has been made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. 1. Project 2021007 and 2. Project 2021010.
Declarations of Emergency have been made at all levels of government including Montgomery County. A disaster exists which requires the County to assure continuity of government for a period not to exceed six (6) months. During a declared disaster, the Code of Virginia requires and allows governing bodies to conduct their meetings in manners which are consistent with providing continuity of government and in a safe and healthy manner, and for the public safety, health and welfare of the Board of Directors of the EDA and all attendees/ interested parties consistent with open government.
The COVID-19 virus makes it impractical and unsafe for the Board of Directors of the EDA to physically assemble in one location. The virus also makes it impractical and unsafe, as well as potentially life threatening, for the public and the EDA staff to gather in the same location to participate in the scheduled meeting for the following items of business:
1. Approval of March 16, 2021 Minutes
2. Review and acceptance of the Treasurer's Report
3. Enter into a Closed Meeting for the purpose of Discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry, where no previous announcement has been made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. 1. Project 2021007 and 2. Project 2021010.
4. Falling Branch Lot 2D Plat
In an effort to meet the guidelines that have been outlined by both federal and state government public health and elected officials, the virtual meeting of the EDA can be viewed online at:
http://bit.ly/May11Meeting for Video
http://bit.ly/May11Audio or +1 646 558 8656 for Audio
Meeting ID: 842 0078 8995
Passcode: 498038
The May 11 EDA meeting agenda can be viewed at:
https://montva.com/economic-development/agendas-and-minutes