Sharon Courson

The agenda for the Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority meeting scheduled for March 9, 2026, included the determination of a quorum and the approval of the agenda itself. A significant portion of the meeting concerned the adoption of minutes from previous sessions held on February 9, 2026 (both regular and executive sessions), and February 16, 2026 (both regular and executive sessions). Key discussions from the adopted minutes involved an update on the Spring Mountain project, noting that the company no longer has options to purchase additional land and that ongoing audits are assessing unpaid storm water fees. Furthermore, the February 9th session included the election of officers for the Authority.

The meeting included a session to enter into Executive Session regarding the acquisition and disposition of real estate, which was subsequently exited unanimously by motion.

The key discussion topic for the agenda is a Public Hearing concerning variance request VAR2026-00076. This variance seeks relief from UDC Sec 89-402(a) regarding minimum street frontage requirements to subdivide a 36-acre parcel into four tracts (three 5-acre tracts and one 20-acre tract), which is intended to allow family members to build homes on the property to provide care for an aging family member. Staff recommended approval for this variance.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, which was amended to include the election of officers and remove two new business items. Key discussions in Old Business focused on the Spring Mountain update, including PILOT agreement performance standards, the status of land purchases, and outstanding storm water fees owed by the company, requiring further collection efforts. New Business included the unanimous election of officers. An Executive Session was held regarding the acquisition and disposition of real estate before the meeting was adjourned.

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