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DDA reviews downtown project updates, notes HB376's effect on R.E. Lee redevelopment and holds executive session
Summary
The DDA received updates on downtown projects including the Thomaston Exchange and Lee Street parking lot, was told HB376 will affect the proposed R.E. Lee Math Building redevelopment, and entered an executive session on real estate and personnel before adjourning.
At its March 19 meeting the Downtown Development Authority received staff updates on several downtown projects, including the Thomaston Exchange, the Lee Street parking lot, an RSVP site visit and a Clemson/UGA East Thomaston community presentation. Economic Development Director Taylor Smith noted the recent passage of HB376 and said it will affect the proposed R.E. Lee Math Building redevelopment; minutes do not provide further detail on the legislative impacts.
Chairwoman Catherine Baity moved to enter an executive session at 10:16 AM to discuss real estate and personnel matters; the motion was seconded by Angie McGill and carried unanimously. At 10:39 AM Mayor Pro-Tem Troy Chaney moved to exit the executive session; McGill seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem Chaney then moved to adjourn; Nancy Lowry seconded, the members indicated approval, and the meeting adjourned at 10:40 AM.
The minutes record the executive session purpose as real estate and personnel; no votes or decisions emerging from that session are recorded in the public minutes.
