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Home My Public Portal About04-12-2005 Special Session . . . Minutes April 12, 2005 Special Meeting Page 1 of2 Minutes Approved: May 9, 2005 100 Town of Hill~ SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES IDLLSBOROUGH TOWN BOARD April 12, 2005 7:30 PM, Town Barn The Hillsborough Town Board held a special meeting on April 12, 2005 at 7:30 PM in the Hillsborough Town Barn for the purpose of meeting with members of the Chamber of Commerce, the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, and the Orange County Economic Development Commission to discuss economic development issues. Present for the Board Meeting were Mayor Joe Phelps, and Commissioners Eric Hallman, Frances Dancy, Michael Gering, Brian Lowen, and Evelyn Lloyd. Staff present were Town Manager Eric Peterson, and Town Clerk Donna Armbrister. Others Present were Dianne Reid, Alois Callemyn, Margaret Cannell, Cathleen Turner WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION 7:03:17 PM Mayor Joe Phelps welcomed everyone and introduced the various speakers. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were no changes to the Agenda O. C. ECONOMIC STRATEGIC PLAN 7:04:54 PM Dianne Reid introduced members of the Economic Development Commission who were present. 7:06:53 PM Dianne Reid gave a Power Point presentation called "Investing In Innovation'. This presentation also contained the EDC Mission. Dianne presented an overview of the plan stating that the overall goal is to create 5,000 new private sector jobs and increase the assessed value of non-residential property by $125 million in Orange County by June, 2009. She reviewed the Business-focused strategies and Worker-focused strategies which are vital components of the plan. A copy of the Presentation is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these official Minutes as an Attachment. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 7:42:40 PM Margaret Cannell and Tom Struckmeyer stated that the Orange County Economic Strategic Plan will be presented to the Chamber Board of Directors later this week. Tom stated that one additional goal is to make sure that Hillsborough.'s downtown area does not get left behind with the focus on the other Economic Development Districts. 7:59:49 PM Commissioner Hallman suggested holding a quarterly Economic Summit meeting. The group in attendance agreed that this would be a good idea. . . . Minutes 1 0 1 Aprfl12, 2005 Special Meeting Page 2 of2 Minutes Approved: May 9. 2005 TOURISM BOARD AND ALLIANCE 8:09:30 PM Cathleen Turner introduced the members of the Tourism Board who were present. She discussed the importance of historic preservation and cultural heritage in economic development. She also mentioned the importance of the entranceways into Town to keep visitors coming and returning to Hillsborough. She mentioned that new amenities in Town need to be developed. 8:24: I3 PM Alois Callemyn stated that since he has been in Hillsborough, three major businesses have gone out of business and their buildings are now owned by the County and used for County Offices. DISCUSSION 8:37:14 PM Town Manager Eric Peterson suggested involving the neighboring businesses and citizens to seek their comments on the proposed Gateway Center. By consensus, the Board directed staff to invite them to the April Workshop. ADJOURN 8:40:09 PM Upon a motion by Commissioner Gering, seconded by Commissioner Hallman, the =~ ~o PM by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed. ~pectfuUy submitted, Donna F. Armbrister, CMC Town Clerk 2 . . . 1.02 INVESTING IN INNOVATION ~ ~ J.6'r" GJ~ .j Orange County Economic Development Commission Draft Five-Year Strategic Plan: 2004-2009 EDe Mission Our purpose is to make Orange Count)" ~ smart, innovative place - a great place in which to live and work. We encourage public-:,private investments to provide jobs for county residents and to increase the non-residential tax base. Through these investments, , we enhance the financial weD-being and quality of life of county residents, and the ability of their local governments to provide high-quality services. :'~ wr"J ,::;2'.(,. . ....- 1 103 . Investing in Innovation BralnDs-foCll$d Slnllmu 1lUdaen. Ciamte: PubIk: ~ pm1nenhips, ,will have fonnei! to ~ a 5lnmger busiDess . cIim8te and 0raDge County will bave a clear .. let Of ~simdanIs mtpror:Cduns '. ' ...=~~,:~;,: Woricu-fDCUSltd stnIUIdes WC!f'IdOn:e Dcw:IoPmeot EIf~.&ystcius '" WJ1J be in plaCe'to Vain and aipport ~:', . a tbo6c:woo work in Oran&e ~.' At:." ";- bst7S.przcaIl of neW jobs in,th: Colmly - fur both DeW and ~,bUSmesses":.wilI be . . ~'by~:~',::'",'..':'.",;:":",,:',,:. IDfnstrIic:tIIft: inftastiuc:iUn: wiD be' in ptace to support ,the counly'S CCOIIOIIlic .. . , ,~pIa Ofi:oc:lcmin8 tbie. ,', ;~~:~'=::'~;:.~.::..'::. ~orPl.ee:. ~.Cotiniy will have., " thriving parlDlnbipseusuriog that the county,:" is a grcatplacc 10 live aDd Work, altnIctiog aDd. reIainiog ~ C:n:iJiift ccimuamity Ofinaovmml," mtists and c:Mc IcaiIers 1hai will arive'tbe desinlci CCCIIIliDiY;', , '.' '. ....,........, . Bushrns-I'oau;ed 6II'rIUI!in , '. Business Climllte: PUblicpiiWiepartnen;hips .will.bavtHoimed to" ': . . ~ a sttonger.buS~ climate mid Orarige COunty WilI have a Clear'::: . set of guide1ines,stand3idS:8DtipioCeciureS'deSigned,to'suBWriand ;',: "X' nurtUre existing buSinesSes;:'en.co~~, en~euriibip"8Ddattratt": targeted employers,'.:",., , '.",::..: :'.."..:,...' .,'~ '.'::' ":: :;.:- . ", ",:<~:':/' ">':'<,:. A) Develop clear criteria defining desirable J:lusinesses for the next five years B) JPentify barrier:s C) Provide outreach, recognition-and/or expedited service to new and existing businesses that meet the development criteria. D) Form partner:ships both within and outside the county to aeate a stronger business climate and market the changes to existing and potential employer:s E) Focus public education efforts on sustainabiJity issues, looking at the social, economic and environmental contnbutions of local businesses . ,., 1.0'4' . Busi"ess-focuSt"l maJelde:r . , . Infrastrudure: InfrastriiciUreWill~'1DplriCe' !O:sUpport;the;cO~;:8:';:~:/; econoniiC-deve1ojnhentgoals '-ofincreasing:the CoiDmetcjal:taX'~e.8nd .': rehiirimg"~daUniCtiDg..~ ':bUSiii~:,.::::n~::::::,:~?':.\;?::,\;,::'::::::::;::;~:,:;::';i/::"":~;:::::{: A) Extend water and sewer ~to all three Econoiilic Development Districts B) Establish adequate infonnation networks throughout the towns and county q Encourage participation and input as appropriate-in area plans and projects D) Provide input and encourage participation in updated county land use plan and concomitant tools 1;:) Encourage compact and higher density development in areas served by watec and sewer F) Encourage mixed use projects that support waDeable communities G) Promote public transportation, alternative modes of transportation, and encourage carpooling and parlc-and-ride participation H) Support Schqols Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance . . . . Worlcu..fOCllSU ~t!E 'WorkfC}ree Deve}opnient::Efrective s~ ~:h,eiri IiIa#:,i(),~ ::', ~ 81ipport ~aen~, ~ th~:,~o ;wo* in prang~. q,~.:" A~"east . ,75 percent ofncw jobs iri ~e'couniY'':'" f6r,~th'riew;aiid:~diiig'. ' . .btisirie$segi:(Will'bemled'by'ciluhiy',feSidentsyi/ :'!::~: ::{::;~::::::), :;; ':'-X:;\.;;:,:: A) Form partnen;hips with Durham Tech, UNC-CbapeI Hill. the Chapel HiIVC8rrboro Schools, Orange County Schools, and others to provide adequate training and education to enable county workers to obtain high quality jobs B) In axm:Iination with the Business Climate worlcing group, help communicate the types of jobs the county wants and expects to create So that workers can develop realistic career expectations and obtain appropriate training q Promote IICCCSS to living wage jobs that offer benefits and career advancemc:n,t potential D) Ensure county workers and those preparing for the worlcforcc access to transportation, child care, elder care, and affordable housing E) .Qevelop and nurtme parma"Sbips that support wmkers and their families at all stages of their lives and provide opportunities for lifelong learning and retraining in response to chan~ economic conditions 3 105 . WorUr-foaad 6InIIeI!ies ,," . '" '.' '., .." .. , -". ~ ,Quality,of Place::~,:GCm.ntY ~ biive.thriviIig'pariDCrslUps _':L,~, ..: =~:::~~~~~ A) Enhance urban character by connecting and supporting existing plans for increasing the commercial tax base and for revitalizing the downtown areas of Canboro, 0IapcI Hill and HiUsborougb B) Enhance l1B1lI character by supporting local agriculture marlcets arid supporting complementary conservation and management tools C) Enhance historic character by supporting organizations' efforts to preserve and promote historic stnIctures D) Provide lifelong learning opportunities, from early childhood through senior citizens E) Welcome and promote greater inclusiveness and diversity F) Promote bipness by focusing on the uniqueness of each municipality and the COWlty as a whole . The Economic Development Commission (EDC) gratefully acknowledges the efforts of more than 120 county residents who contributed'o'ver 1,400 volunteer hours to help craft a strategic vision for ~ economic development in Orange County. For more information or to assist in the strategic planning effort, please contact Dianne Reid at (919) 245-2325 or edcmail@co.orange.nc.us .