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County counsel explained the Series 2019 bonds include a three-year period within which costs must be requisitioned into the project fund; that period had expired and additional costs were now being submitted. Counsel recommended amending the trust indenture to extend the requisition date so trustee UMB Bank NA can credit previously approved requisitions into the bonds. Counsel described the target revision as extending the date “to December 30 first of 20 25.” Commissioners approved the resolution adopting the second supplemental indenture to effect that extension.

The commission also approved a separate requisition from the Series 2019(c) project fund to credit incurred project costs into the bonds. During the vote on an earlier requisition (agenda Item 7, covering multiple Charles Pointe project funds) one commissioner recorded a “no” vote on the floor even as the motion carried by voice vote.

Separately the commission moved to engage Ballard Spahr LLP to provide special tax counsel on the Charles Pointe bond matters, including review of the 2008 property TIF bonds, the 2019 excise tax bonds and any anticipated restructuring. Ballard Spahr’s tax attorney, Fred Williams, was described as experienced in tax-exempt municipal bond matters and familiar with the Charles Pointe project. Ballard Spahr’s hourly rate was discussed on the record; one commissioner summarized the concern that tax counsel work can be costly, and the developer indicated willingness to fund an initial portion of the work.

The commission approved engagement of Ballard Spahr with an amendment: the developer (Genesis/representatives on the record) would provide up to $10,000 to cover initial fees on two specified requisition items; the county would match up to $10,000, creating a $20,000 initial funding pot. Commissioners said further fee responsibility would be handled as the restructuring process progressed and could be shifted to bond proceeds or a trustee agreement if a formal restructuring or sale were completed.

Why it matters: The actions clear an accounting/legal impediment that had delayed crediting project costs into bond proceeds and put tax counsel in place to advise on preserving tax-exempt status during any restructuring. The matter involves long-running negotiations among developers, bondholders, the trustee and county officials and affects the financing and timing of a major local development.

What happens next: The trustee indicated it was more comfortable crediting requisitions after the document amendment; county counsel will work with the trustee and Ballard Spahr to process the approved requisitions. The developer’s $10,000 deposit and the county’s $10,000 match will be available to Ballard Spahr for initial tax review of the specified items; additional work would require further authorization and funding arrangements.

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The action followed more than an hour of preliminary arguments about procedure and the scope of evidence to be heard. Miss Garvin, identified in the hearing as the petitioner’s attorney, told the commission her petition “is lengthy. There's 41 paragraphs within my petition and I plan on presenting evidence on each and every one of those in regard to the mismanagement of the estate,” and asked for more time than the ten minutes originally allocated.

County attorneys and others on the record recommended a formal status order and a separate day-long or multi-hour hearing if witnesses would be called. An attorney advising the commission suggested the order should “require all the parties 7 days prior to the formal hearing to file a witness list and an exhibit list as well as providing all of the exhibits to each other and to the commission” so the record is clear.

The commission directed staff to prepare a status order that would halt further action in the probate file pending the scheduled hearing and require parties to exchange exhibits and witness lists seven days before the Feb. 26 hearing. The commission also agreed to allow remote participation by video if witnesses are outside the area, subject to the parties’ ability to receive exhibits in advance.

Why it matters: Petitioners said the allegations predate the estate’s publication and that multiple wills and claims are part of the dispute. The commission will use the Feb. 26 proceeding to determine whether to modify appointments, consider allegations about the administrator’s conduct, or take other actions within its statutory authority.

What happens next: The commission’s president announced the Feb. 26 special meeting at 1 p.m., and instructed that all evidence and witness lists be submitted to the commission by Feb. 19 so commissioners have time to review materials before the hearing. The commission also directed staff to coordinate scheduling and notice to parties.

The commission’s decision to set a dedicated hearing reflected repeated requests from counsel on both sides for more time and a clearer evidentiary process than the brief slot the agenda initially allotted.

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Ed Woske, identified in the meeting as chief operating officer of Engine and Airframe Solutions Worldwide, described the expo and its workforce goals: “We're on year 5 coming up this year, August, eighth and ninth. It's a Friday and a Saturday from 10 to 4,” Woske said, adding that the event draws volunteers and exhibitors from multiple states and features aircraft, simulators, NASA rocket-building and chances for children to meet pilots and crew.

Woske told commissioners the expo has attracted hundreds of children over previous years and is intended to introduce students to careers in aviation and aerospace appearing locally at Bridgeport Regional Airport. Commissioners and attendees emphasized the event’s local workforce development benefits; one commissioner said the county needs employees for the airport’s growth and praised the program’s outreach in schools.

Commission discussion also noted the expo’s volunteer-run model and prior administrative paperwork hiccups that organizers addressed. During discussion the commission moved and approved a $6,000 allocation (described in the meeting as $3,000 per year over two years), and commissioners voiced support for publicizing the event and posting the event video and dates on the county website.

Why it matters: Organizers framed the expo as a pipeline for skilled, higher-paying local jobs — mechanics, technicians and aviation professionals — linking youth outreach to regional economic development and the airport’s expansion.

What happens next: Commissioners approved the contribution by voice vote. Staff said they will post event dates and the YouTube link on the county website and coordinate logistics with the organizers.

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