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031521 Megasite Closed Session – March 15, 2021 – Megasite Project At 11:51 a.m., already convened in closed session, the Board discussed on a matter relating to the location or expansion of business in the area, pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4). Chairman Darrell Frye, Vice-Chairman David Allen, Commissioner Kenny Kidd, Commissioner Hope Haywood, and Commissioner Maxton McDowell were present. Finance Officer Will Massie, Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco, and Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton joined the meeting by Zoom video call. Also present were County Manager Hal Johnson, County Attorney Ben Morgan, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sarah Pack Clerk. Additionally, EDC Business Recruitment Director Crystal Gettys, Representatives Pat Hurley and Allen McNeil, and Senator Dave Craven were present. Information Technology Director Michael Rowland was present for technical support. Required social distancing was maintained throughout the meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Gettys discussed an automotive-industry company who is interested in the Megasite. There are two potential divisions: a battery division and an assembly division. The battery division will be the initial focus. The company will need rail access and acreage, which are current situations that are being explored. The company could be operational by the fourth quarter of 2024. She asked the Board what kind of incentives she could offer. The consensus of the Board was to offer a similar package to what had been offered to Toyota when they were looking at the site. Ben Morgan exited the meeting at 11:59 a.m. At 12:02 p.m., discussion on this topic ended to address another economic development project in Closed Session. ________________________________ ________________________________ Darrell Frye, Chairman David Allen ________________________________ _________________________________ Kenny Kidd Maxton McDowell ________________________________ ________________________________ Hope Haywood Sarah Pack, Deputy Clerk to the Board 3/15/21 ***This page has been intentionally left blank.*** 3/15/21