HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-08ADJOURNEDThomas Jefferson Venture Meeting
May 8, 1997
Minu~es
Attending
Locality Represented
Bob Tucker
Charlotte Humphris
Karen Dame
W. James Eddins
Jodie Webber
Peter ltallock
Karen Lilleleht
Jewel Mason
Sally Thomas
Kevin Castner
David Bowerman
Kay Slaughter
Charles Rotgin, Jr.
George Loper
James Gahres
Gary O'Connell
Vicld Crews
Susan Cabelt
Helen Poore
Sandy,Snook
Charlottesville Housing Authority (represented)
Deborah Murdock
rom Payne
Will/am Thomas
Pete Bradshaw
Jeffrey Lunsford
Al Weed
Frankee Love
Robert Spencer
Donna Klepper
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Albemarle
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Fluvamm
Fluvanna
Louisa
Louisa
Nelson
Nelson
Town of Scottsville
PVCC
Staff: Nancy K. O'l}r/en m~d Bonnie Fronfelter
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Thomas.
Introductions: Each member introduced him or her self to the group and stated which group
and locality they were representing in TJ Venture. Members agreed to retain Sally Thomas as
chair of Thomas Jefferson Venture and to retain the original name of the organization - Thomas
Jefferson Venture.
Overview of Regional Competitiveness Program: Ms. O~rien gave a brief overview of the
program, stating the objectives of the program as spelled out by the General Assembly in the
Regional Competitiveness Act In add/tion, Ms. O~rien reviewed possible state funding
scenarios based on the regioffs share of population and other areas' participation in the program.
Def'mition of Competitive: Ms. O~3~en reviewed what definiuons were compiled fi:om the
members' work on May 1 and May 6. She stated that these definitions were tentative and did not
have to be decided upon until later in the strateg/c planning process.
Suheommittees: Two subcommittees were formed to review the draft bylaws for TJ Venture
and to develop the funding formula. Members appointed to the bylaws subcommittee include:
Karen Dame, Albemarle; Gary O'Connell, Charlottesville; Wayne Wh/te, Fluvauna; Pete
Bradshaw, Lou/sa; and Al Weed, Nelson. The Bylaws subeo~mnittee did not meet prior to the
May 8 meeting and agreed to meet before May 15. The Board of Sttpendsors Chairmen and
Mayor comprise the funding formula subcommittee. Those members are: Charlotte Hamphris,
Albemarle; Kay Slaughter, Charlottesville; Mel Sheridan, Fluvanna; Joaune Burkholder, Greene:
Steve Harris, Louisa; Sam DeLaura, Nelson. The subcommittee tentatively agreed to a draft
funding formula via a series Of conference calls. Ms. O~3rien stated that staff would work w/th
local staff to be reworded in the form of a resolution.
Data Book: Members received a data book compiling statistical information on the region
including population, employment, income, poverty, families, children, education,
transportation, housing, and solid waste. Ms. O~Brien directed Members to use the data book to
affirm or disaffirm various beliefs held concerning the region_
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Region: Members divided into smaller groups to discuss and
render several strengths and weaknesses of the region. Strengths were grouped in the following
categories: Beauty, Character, Culture, Location, Size, and Education. Ms. O~rien stated that
staff would compile the list of strengths and weaknesses composed by Members.
Other Business: Ms. Dame reminded the group of the 1997 Annual Meeting of Citizens for
Albemarle on May 8, t997 at 7:00 p.m. at the Albemarle County Office Building and inv/ted any
interested parties to attend, Ms. O~Brien commended Ms. Fronfelter for her work on the data
book Ms. Thomas reminded the group that th/s was an appropriate forum for announcing other
meetings and presentations of interest to the group.
There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned.