EDAAgenda2022August4AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
| THURSDAY, AUGUST 4TH|
| 8:00 AM |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING @ FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
107 KENT STREET WINCHESTER, VA
1.Call to Order
2.Approval of Minutes – July 7th || ACTION
3.Treasurer’s Report || ACTION
4.Winchester Regional Airport Update || DISCUSSION
Update on activities at Winchester Regional Airport
5.Priority actions that can improve competitiveness for target sub‐sectors (short and mid‐
term) for Frederick County, VA
Process of creating action plan with short term solutions related to talent and
sites/buildings for all targeted business sectors
6.Closed Session in accordance with Section 2.2‐3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia (1950,
as amended) for the discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real property for
a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in
an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy
of the Authority and in accordance with Section 2.2‐3711(A)(5) for the discussion
concerning a prospective business or industry where no previous announcement has
been made of the business or industry’s interest in locating its facilities in the
community.
7.Such other business as may come before this Authority
MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
| THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2022 |
A meeting of the Frederick County Economic Development Authority was held on
Thursday, July 7, 2022, at 8:00A.M. in the County Administration Building, First Floor
Conference Room, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT: Judy McCann‐Slaughter, Rick Till, Susan Brooks, Bryan Fairbanks, and
Doug Rinker. Due to a business commitment, Heather McKay participated
remotely and her participation by this means was approved by the Board
members.
STAFF: Patrick Barker, Wendy May, Shayla Rickard and Donna McIlwee, Frederick
County Economic Development Authority, Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator, and
Michael Bryan, Attorney
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Chairman Rinker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from the May 5, 2022, meeting were presented.
On motion duly made by Ms. McCann‐Slaughter and seconded by Ms. Brooks, the minutes
were approved by the following recorded vote:
J. Stanley Crockett Absent
Susan Brooks Aye
Bryan Fairbanks Abstain (due to absence at May meeting)
Heather McKay Aye
Doug Rinker Aye
Judy McCann‐Slaughter Aye
Rick Till Aye
TREASURER'S REPORT
Mr. Barker submitted the following reports:
Checking Account ‐ Bank of Clarke County as of April 30, 2022 ‐ $2211.56.
Savings Account ‐ Scott & Stringfellow as of April 30, 2022 ‐ $1,440,817.52.
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Checking Account ‐ Bank of Clarke County as of May 31, 2022 ‐ $23,384.06.
Savings Account ‐ Scott & Stringfellow as of May 31, 2022 ‐ $1,415,829.59.
Checking Account ‐ Bank of Clarke County as of June 30, 2022 ‐ $19,241.56.
Savings Account ‐ Scott & Stringfellow as of June 30, 2022 ‐ $1,415,998.68.
Ms. McCann‐Slaughter again inquired about checking on different investment
options for the Scott & Stringfellow account in order to earn a higher amount of
interest. Mr. Tibbs and Mr. Barker will investigate and report on their findings at the
next Board meeting.
On motion of Ms. McCann‐Slaughter, seconded by Mr. Fairbanks, the Treasurer's Reports were
approved as submitted by the following recorded vote:
J. Stanley Crockett Absent
Susan Brooks Aye
Bryan Fairbanks Aye
Heather McKay Aye
Doug Rinker Aye
Judy McCann‐Slaughter Aye
Rick Till Aye
TARGET BUSINESS STUDY
Mr. Barker reported this month proceeds with the final step in the Target Industry Analysis
update and staff is providing the partial results from this step for review and comment.
Step 12: Develop value proposition per sector that includes both qualitative and quantitative
attributes specific to Frederick County, VA
Following are the industry segments by sector as previously endorsed by the EDA Board:
Corporate Services
Information Technology
Finance and Insurance
BioScience
Advanced Manufacturing
Food and Beverage
For the purposes of this step, a value proposition refers to the value Frederick County promises
to deliver to companies in each target sector should they choose to locate in Frederick County.
A value proposition is part of Frederick County’s overall marketing strategy. The value
proposition provides a declaration of intent or a statement that introduces Frederick County’s
brand to businesses and site consultants by telling them Frederick County deserves their
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business. This statement, if worded compellingly, convinces the potential business that a
particular asset(s) and/or offering(s) by Frederick County will add more value or provide a
better solution than competing localities.
Mr. Barker provided the initial results from this step for review and comment but explained he
would like to continue working on this information to confirm the analytical information is
justifiable and asked the Board to approve this step so he can proceed.
On motion of Ms. McCann‐Slaughter, seconded by Ms. McKay, the Board voted to endorse Mr.
Barker’s recommendation and approve the action item as presented today by the following
recorded vote:
J. Stanley Crockett Absent
Susan Brooks Aye
Bryan Fairbanks Aye
Heather McKay Aye
Doug Rinker Aye
Judy McCann‐Slaughter Aye
Rick Till Aye
Doug Rinker Aye
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
Mr. Barker introduced Mr. Mark Merrill, Commonwealth Transportation Board member, and
several VDOT staff members who made a presentation on the status of improvement plans
related to Interstate 81 and Frederick County roads.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before this Authority, the meeting was adjourned at
9:00 a.m.
________________________________ ____________________________
Doug Rinker Jay Tibbs
Chairman Secretary
DATE: July 29, 2022
TO: Board of Directors,
Frederick County Economic Development Authority
FROM: Patrick Barker, CEcD
Executive Director
CC: Jay Tibbs
Deputy County Administrator
RE: Priority Actions to improve competitiveness for Target Industry Sectors
As you recall, EDA Board approved Target Industry Sectors with caveats relative to talent and
sites/buildings. Short term action plans for the identified improvement points need to be
developed and executed. Staff has constructed action plans for the EDA Board’s consideration
and action, if desired.
TALENT
Construct a listing the “Potential Candidates per Opening for each sector” which are low
ratio (red) to moderate ratio (orange) results
Identify necessary career pathways for those occupations
Verify infrastructure in place for those career pathways
Discuss with key stakeholders engaged with career pathway development potential
short‐term solutions
Hold conversations with key employers on current hiring strategies
Examine recommendations of DCI’s Talent Strategy for short range solutions
Develop recommendations with approximate budget, if applicable
SITES/BUILDINGS
Identify large acreage areas (100 acres or more) either zoned, comprehensively planned
or otherwise with a focus on areas within proximity of major electric transmission lines.
Discuss those identified areas with infrastructure providers to assess service potential
within 12‐18 months with preliminary cost estimates, if applicable.
Priority Actions to improve competitiveness for
Target Industry Sectors
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Inquire of property owners with industrially zoned properties of 50 acres or more and
not actively marketed as to their interest in listing their property on the EDA Property
database.
Assess feasibility for future applications to the Virginia Ready Sites Program’s Site
Development Fund
Collaborate with Planning Department and other applicable committees/parties to
expand permitted uses with the Office/Industrial zoning district