On the agenda: meeting — data center (Sep 28)

Regular Meeting
September 28, 2026
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Documents:
07-27-2026 Meeting Minutes DRAFT.pdf
4. TREASURER REPORT
Documents:
IDA Treasurer Report August 31, 2026.pdf
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
6. CLOSED SESSION

§2.2-3711 (A) (5) Business and Industry Development:
Discussion concerning prospective business or industry or the
expansion of existing business or industry where no previous
announcements have been made.
• Economic Development Prospects Update
§2.2-3711 (A) (3) Business and Industry Development:
Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a
public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property,
where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the
bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body.
• Acquisition of Property For Economic Development
• Disposition of Public Property for Economic
7. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body.
• Acquisition of Property For Economic Development
• Disposition of Public Property for Economic
7. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
8. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBER
COMMENTS
9. DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OF PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT

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VIRGINIA: AT THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF DINWIDDIE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD IN THE
MEETING ROOM OF THE DINWIDDIE COUNTY AIRPORT BUILDING, 6775 BECKCHAPPELL DRIVE, NORTH DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA, ON JULY 29, 2026 AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: MICHELLE OLGERS – CHAIR
JIM VAN LANDINGHAM – VICE CHAIR
WILLIAM JONES – SECRETARY-TREASURER
JEREMY AUSTIN JOHNSON
WILLIAM KISSNER
NICHOLAS MOODY
SHARON YATES
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT:
TAMMIE J. COLLINS, DEPUTY COUNTY ADMIN., OPERATIONS
MORGAN INGRAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
STACEY ENGLISH, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TYLER C. SOUTHALL, COUNTY ATTORNEY
1.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Ms. Olgers called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., and Mr. Southall called roll.
2.

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

Ms. Olgers asked if there needed to be any amendments to the agenda. Mr. Southall
noted that he was adding to the Closed Session language.
Upon motion by Mr. Van Landingham, seconded by Ms. Yates, the agenda was
approved by the following vote.
Ayes: Ms. Olgers, Mr. Van Landingham, Mr. Jones, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kissner, Mr.
Moody, Ms. Yates
Nays: None
3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Ms. Olgers asked to move on to the minutes from the March 23, 2026 meeting. Ms.
Olgers asked if any additional changes or comments were needed. None were.
Upon motion by Mr. Van Landingham, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the minutes for the
March 23, 2026 meeting were approved as presented by the following vote.
Ayes: Ms. Olgers, Mr. Van Landingham, Mr. Jones, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kissner, Mr.
Moody, Ms. Yates

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Nays: None
4. TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Jones presented the Treasurer’s Report for July 2026.
Mr. Jones went over the Treasurer’s Report dated June 30, 2026 with a minor
adjustment. Mr. Jones discussed the amount in each account and the interest payment
on both CDs. He stated the total available IDA fund balance was $835,398.46.
Then, upon motion of Mr. Kissner, seconded by Mr. Moody, the Treasurer’s Report as
of June 30, 2026 was adopted as presented.
Ayes: Ms. Olgers, Mr. Van Landingham, Mr. Jones, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kissner, Mr.
Moody, Ms. Yates
Nays: None
5.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Ms. Olgers read a comment about the citizen comment period.
First, Ms. Billie Clary-Jones, of Dewitt, spoke about commercial development as well as
data centers. She stated that data centers were not an opportunity, but a threat. She
wished for Dinwiddie County to protect what it holds dear.
Then, Mr. James Blucher, of Sutherland, raised concerns about tax relief for data
centers.
No other citizens wished to speak, and the citizen comment period was ended.
6.

CLOSED SESSION

Ms. Olgers asked Mr. Southall to take the Board into closed session. Mr. Southall noted
a need to go into closed session under:
§2.2-3711(A)(5). Business And Industry Development: Discussion Concerning
Prospective Business Or Industry Or The Expansion Of Existing Business Or Industry
Where No Previous Announcements Have Been Made:
• Economic Development Prospects Update
§2.2-3711(A)(3). Discussion Or Consideration Of The Acquisition Of Real Property For
A Public Purpose, Or Of The Disposition Of Publicly Held Real Property, Where

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Discussion In An Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect The Bargaining Position Or
Negotiating Strategy Of The Public Body.
• Acquisition Of Property For Economic Development
Upon motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Yates, the Board voted to go into Closed
Session at 7:19 P.M.
Ayes: Ms. Olgers, Mr. Van Landingham, Mr. Jones, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kissner, Mr.
Moody, Ms. Yates
Nays: None
Upon motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Kissner, the board unanimously voted to
approve reconvening into Open Session at 8:02 P.M.
Ayes: Ms. Olgers, Mr. Van Landingham, Mr. Jones, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kissner, Mr.
Moody, Ms. Yates
Nays: None
CERTIFICATION
Mr. Southall read the Certification Resolution and upon motion by Mr. Jones, seconded
by Mr. Johnson, the following Certification Resolution was adopted:
Whereas, the Industrial Development Authority convened in a closed meeting under
§2.2-3711(A)(5). Business And Industry Development: Discussion Concerning
Prospective Business Or Industry Or The Expansion Of Existing Business Or Industry
Where No Previous Announcements Have Been Made:
• Economic Development Prospects Update
§2.2-3711(A)(3). Discussion Or Consideration Of The Acquisition Of Real Property For
A Public Purpose, Or Of The Disposition Of Publicly Held Real Property, Where
Discussion In An Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect The Bargaining Position Or
Negotiating Strategy Of The Public Body.
• Acquisition Of Property For Economic Development
And whereas, no member has made a statement that there was a departure from the
lawful purpose of such closed meeting or of the matters identified in the motion
discussed.
Now it be certified, that only those matters as were identified in the motion were heard,
discussed or considered in the meeting.

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I need a motion to adopt please.
Ayes: Ms. Olgers, Mr. Van Landingham, Mr. Jones, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kissner, Mr.
Moody, Ms. Yates
Nays: None
7.

OLD/NEW BUSINESS
A. Marketing Expense
VBRSP Site Evaluation
Ms. Olgers asked if there was any further Old/New Business. There was none.
Upon motion by Mr. Van Landingham, seconded by Ms. Yates, the marketing
expense of $10,000 for a VBRSP Site Evaluation was ratified.
Ayes: Ms. Olgers, Mr. Van Landingham, Mr. Jones, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kissner,
Mr. Moody, Ms. Yates
Nays: None

8.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Mr. Johnson thanked the citizens for attending.
Mr. Jones made a comment about the fly-in at the Dinwiddie County Airport in May.
Mr. Moody told the Board that he was happy to be able to serve on the IDA.
9.

DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OF OPERATIONS COMMENTS

Ms. Collins mentioned the economic base analysis.
Ms. Collins told the Board about the workforce development pipeline and the workforce
development program.
She gave a brief update about DHCD and the broadband initiative, noting that
RiverStreet was facing a clawback provision under VATI, totaling over $40 million.
Ms. English made a note of the County Fair coming up October 16–18.
10.

ADJOURNMENT

Ms. Olgers asked if there was any further business, and there was none. Upon motion
by Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Yates, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 P.M.

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Ayes: Ms. Olgers, Mr. Van Landingham, Mr. Jones, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kissner, Mr.
Moody, Ms. Yates
Nays: None

Dinwiddie CountyIndustrial Development AuthorityTreasurer's Report

Activity thru August 31, 2026
Date

BSV Checking Account Activity

4/15/2026

General
Use

Desription

Item #
Previous Balance

Marketing
Use

General Balance Marketing Balance Total Balance
29,450.12
26,193.12
55,643.24

12 Mos First Bank CD-Issue Date 9/5/2025

Current Rate 3.95%
Date
6/5/2026 Previous Balance

New Maturity 9/5/2026

Description

Amount

Balance
90,872.98

12 Month First Bank CD Issue 5/6/2026

Current Rate 3.35 %

Date
5/6/2026 Previous Balance
8/6/2026 Interest

Next Maturity Date 5/06/2027

Description

Amount

1,017.73

Total IDA Available Funds*

Balance
121,455.69
122,473.42

$856,370.15
VISA Activity

Date

Description

Card Holder

Respectfully Submitted by:

William E Jones

September 18, 2026
Date

Amount

Balance

First Bank Interest Checking Rate 1.10%
Date
6/30/2026
7/28/2026
7/28/2026
7/28/2026
7/31/2026
8/31/2026

Item #

Desription

5009
5010

Previous Balance
Deposit- Dinwiddie County
Vacorp-Insurance
Timmons Group-Site Report Extra
Interest Payment
Interest Payment

Marketing
Use

General Use
$

533.37
549.59

25,000.00
(1,129.00)
(5,000.00)

General
Balance
508,326.55
508,326.55
508,326.55
508,326.55
508,859.92
509,409.51

Marketing
Balance
Total Balance
59,100.00
567,426.55
84,100.00
592,426.55
82,971.00
591,297.55
77,971.00 $ 586,297.55
77,971.00
586,830.92
77,971.00
587,380.51