David Goosman

The Economic Development Authority conducted a meeting that included a public hearing and the adoption of an inducement resolution and modification resolution for the Heights at Jackson Village Revenue Bonds. Discussions covered the authorization of the assignment of Kalahari payments, the treasurer's report regarding financial constraints and funding requests for a school field trip, and reports on a planned business appreciation event. Additionally, the authority reviewed developments regarding the Back 40 property and provided updates on various local construction and commercial projects, including the Spotsy Tech park data center and the scheduled opening of Kalahari.

The committee discussed the status of various IT public safety projects, the strategic plan for Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management (FREM), and the FREM staffing plan. New business included the election of a chairperson and/or vice chairperson, a welcome for new Board of Supervisors members, a review of the committee's charge, and the establishment of a radio review sub-committee.

The committee meeting covered updates on IT public safety projects, the radio and CAD system status, and discussions regarding tone paging or digital alert systems and the implementation of body cameras. New business included the submission and recommendations for the FY 18 IT budget, updates on Lake Anna, review of the strategic plan, and reports concerning the regional academy, K9 kennel facilities, career development programs, and general resource needs for the Sheriff's Office.

The committee meeting included an EMS equipment demonstration by the Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management department and a status report regarding IT public safety projects.

The meeting includes the annual organizational proceedings such as the election of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, the appointment of a Secretary, and the scheduling of future meeting dates. Project reports include a status update on Information Systems public safety projects. Unfinished business focuses on the status of public safety capital projects, updates on staffing levels, and a discussion regarding the future status of the committee. New business features the introduction of the new Emergency Management Coordinator and member of the committee.