Forest Park/Fort Gillem Local Redevelopment Authority

Board of Directors Meeting

February 28, 2007

Minutes

A regular meeting of the Forest Park/Fort Gillem Local Redevelopment Authority was held on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at the Forest Park City Hall, 745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, GA 30297.

Board Members: Mr. Shane Short, Chairman; Sparkle Adams; Mike Beatty; Corine Deyton; David Halcome; Donald Judson;; John Parker; Debbie Youmans

Staff, Legal Counsel and Others: Fred Bryant, Executive Director; Joe Harris, City Attorney; Phil Browning, Executive Director, GMACC; Herb Wolverton, Base Transition Coordinator-Fort Gillem

Chairman Short called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. It was determined that a quorum was present. The following matters were addressed:

Approval of Minutes: John Parker made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 10th meeting, seconded by Sparkle Adams. The Board voted to approve the minutes, David Halcome abstaining. Mike Beatty made a motion to approve the minuets of the February 8th meeting, seconded by Donald Judson. The Board voted to approve the minutes, Corine Deyton abstaining.

Chairman’s Announcements and Comments:

Shane Short provided a brief update on FEMA’s decision concerning a presence at Fort Gillem. Earlier today he and other members of the LRA met with representatives of FEMA. While no final decision has been made, FEMA leadership has been provided the staff recommendation and analysis. FEMA representatives hope to have a decision in the next two-three weeks. They also indicated that if FEMA stays on Fort Gillem they will work with us to find a suitable location that does not adversely impact our redevelopment effort.

Shane also announced the members of the Cousins/LNR Team that will work with us on Phase II. They are: ZHA, Inc, Contente Consulting, McKenna, Long and Aldrich, MACTEC, Kimley-Horn Associates, Coastal Consulting Services, The Concord Group and CH2M Hill. Our Phase II planning efforts will commence on March 1, 2007.

Executive Director’s Update:

Each Board member and members of the public attending this meeting have been provide a Public Agency Participation Fact Sheet.

A revised LRA Sub-Committees information sheet has been provided to each Board member. These Committees will be very active in Phase II of our planning. Committee Chairs are encouraged to add additional members to facilitate their efforts.

Old Business:

Fred Bryant provided a brief overview of the ADC Winter Forum held in California 4-6 February 2007. Fred, Mayor Deyton, John Parker and Joe Harris attended the forum. Sunday afternoon was devoted to workshops on redevelopment planning, enhanced use leasing and planning for growth. On Monday morning, we met with Army representatives. On Monday afternoon, we participated in excellent tours of two Marine Corps Air Stations- El Toro and Tustin- closed in previous BRAC rounds. Members of the LRA Board are encouraged to attend the next meeting in Miami in late July 2007.

New Business:

Shane Short informed the Board that the application for an OEA grant covering the period April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, has been submitted. The total grant is $694,500 of which $67,300 is a local match. Forest Park City council has already approved the match. Most of the grant will be used to fund the second phase of our redevelopment planning.

The LRA Board was provided a brochure that describes a Transitional Benefit Corporation (TBC). Shane Short asked McKenna, Long and Aldrich to provide a briefing on the TBC at the next regular meeting.

Shane Short indicated the LRA has received draft legislation that would create an Implementation Local Redevelopment Authority for Fort Gillem. That legislation has been provided to each Board member and is currently under review. The Board will be provided recommendations in the near future.

Open Discussion:

Mike Beatty indicated that DCA will be providing the approved REBA grant to the LRA in the near future. State budget considerations have delayed the process.

Phil Browning indicated that the Secretary of the Army will be visiting Governor Perdue on Monday, March 5, 2007. FEMA and Fort Gillem is an agenda item.

Adjournment:

A motion was made by John Parker to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by David Halcome. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

Recorded By:

Fred Bryant, Forest Park/Fort Gillem LRA

Executive Director

Approved:

March 28, 2007

Fred E. Bryant

Executive Director