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EDA votes: minutes approved, small reimbursements and parade budget; closed session authorized
Summary
The EDA approved March 18 minutes, authorized payment of a Christian Martin invoice, approved a $382.84 reimbursement to Birdsellers for tourism signage, authorized up to $1,500 for parade swag/banners, and moved into a closed session under Virginia FOIA to discuss a prospective business and real property negotiation.
The Houston County Economic Development Authority recorded several routine actions on April 22 and a vote to enter closed session under Virginia law.
Approved items and motions: - Approval of minutes from March 18 — motion approved by voice vote during the meeting (no recorded roll‑call tally in the transcript). (Motion introduced at SEG 133.) - Payment of Christian Martin invoice ($2,009.93) — the board voted to pay the invoice by voice vote when the motion was called. (SEG 1161–1176.) - Birdsellers tourism directional signage reimbursement ($382.84) — staff presented the application and supporting receipt documentation; the board approved a 50% reimbursement of the first‑year TOD program cost by voice vote. (SEG 1179–1261.) - Parade swag and banners — the authority approved up to $1,500 for parade swag, banners and related items for the New Zealand Day Parade; the vote passed by voice. (SEG 2720–2793.)
Closed session and certification: Under the provisions of the Code of Virginia, the board voted to convene a closed meeting to discuss a prospective industry locating in the community and acquisition of real property for bargaining strategy (Virginia Code §§ 2.2‑3711 and 2.2‑3712). Following the closed session, members certified that only authorized matters were discussed and returned to open session. (SEG 2867–2936.)
Notes on vote reporting: The meeting recorded voice votes and "aye" responses; the transcript does not include a full roll‑call tally for each item. The motions and outcomes above reflect the actions announced on the record.
