County to look into WFR options

The Halifax County Board of Commissioners has decided to look into its’ options concerning Window Fashion Resource (WFR).  On Tuesday, at the counties monthly meeting, the board went into closed session and WFR was discussed. 

According to County Manager Tony Brown the board has decided to explore its options with WFR.  They will be looking into their options especially in the areas of performance.  They will be looking into both aspects involved, if WFR performs or does not perform what options do they have.  The county will be seeking guidance from the County Attorney and the Economic Development People.  They hope to have a report for the board of commissioners on the second meeting of the month, September 16.  According to Brown once they get all the options laid out they will decide where to go from there. 

During a Economic Development presentation at the open meeting Cathy A. Scott of Progressive Resources and Opportunities referred to the WFR building as the Littleton Industrial Complex.  The new terminology surprised several people at the meeting because they had never the building referred to in that manner.  During a slide show presentation of the facility she highlighted the features of the completely renovated building.  One comment she made was hat it is ready for occupancy and can be sold or leased to interested parties. 

In the original award from the Golden Leaf Foundation from 2003 the Project title was, Littleton Job Creation Project (Window Fashion Resource).  There was no mention of Littleton Industrial Building.

During Scott’s presentation she acknowledged that the Board has authorized advertisement for Ron Baker’s Economic Development Position.  Baker will be retiring due to health rasons.