The Greene County Redevelopment Commission approved routine administrative measures and received a broad update on Westgate-area development at its November meeting.

Commissioners approved a 2026 annual spending plan staff described as a cashflow projection that mainly accounts for debt service on existing bonds and a small professional-fees line (roughly $18,000). Staff noted that significant revenue tied to Prometheus is not expected until 2027–28, so the commission may need to develop additional revenue streams when captured increments begin to phase off around 2030–31.

The commission authorized the president to finalize and execute a farm lease with terms to be confirmed after minor contract revisions; Samuel Graeber, identified in the meeting as a farmer interested in taking over cropping of property previously farmed by Jim Melton, has indicated willingness to accept substantially the same terms. The lease is small (about 33.49 acres farmed in total across properties mentioned) and expected rent payments are modest (transcript references include $4,354 at $130 per acre across certain properties). The board made a motion to authorize the president to finalize negotiations and execute the agreement once staff verifies acceptable terms; the motion passed by voice vote.

The commission also approved three claims: Big Bear Ridge mowing ($75), Westlaw Engineering sewer study ($1,360), and Barnes & Thornburg legal services ($6,400). Commissioners noted there is a possibility these services could be reimbursed by Prometheus in the future.

Economic-development and Westgate updates highlighted multiple projects and tenant interest in the Westgate/Progress Point area, including defense-related facilities, potential high-end multifamily and light-commercial developments, and an expected expansion of employees in the tech park. Greg Jones estimated a daycare under development could be certified for up to 200 children to serve the anticipated workforce. Staff and commissioners discussed the need to secure property control, expand housing and address sewer and other infrastructure constraints to convert job growth into local residents and school enrollments.

The commission also moved its December meeting from December 25 to December 19 at 8:30 a.m., authorizing the president to cancel if no pressing business develops, and adopted a 2026 meeting schedule of fourth Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.

Votes at a glance: 2026 annual spending plan — approved by voice vote (motion by Scott; second by Joshua). Lease authorization — motion to authorize the president to finalize and execute lease upon satisfactory terms; approved by voice vote. Claims payment — motion to pay all three claims; approved by voice vote.

The commission adjourned after the administrative votes and discussion.

Clarifying details drawn from the meeting record: the proposed farm lease covered roughly 33.49 acres across properties, with cited rent of $130 per acre for an annual payment around $4,354 (transcript references). Claims approved total about $7,835; staff indicated potential future reimbursement by the Prometheus project.