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06-06-2018104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater Meeting Minutes Economic Development Board 8:00 AM Council ChambersWednesday, June 6, 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Donna Snow, Vice Chair of the Economic Development Board, called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m. Marcia Barnett, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Debbie Dolbow and Todd Perry Present 6 - Bliss JamisonExcused1 - Samantha BergeronAlso Present 1 - 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AR-2018-3420 Minutes from the May 2, 2018 Economic Development Board Meeting A motion was made by Clarence McCloud, second by Debbie Dolbow, to approve minutes from the May 2, 2018 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. Yes:Marcia Barnett, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Debbie Delbow, and Todd Perry 6 - Excused:Bliss Jamison1 - 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Bob Andrejkovics of 331 Admiralty Court, Edgewater, Florida reported that the SEV Sci/Tech is going forward with their application with the expectation of having a charter in place by October and that there are ongoing discussions about housing for linemen. 4. REPORTS (City, Economic Development Coordinator, Board and Other) Samantha Bergeron, Director of the Parks & Recreation Department and Economic Development Coordinator provided a staff report. Ms. Bergeron reported attending the Chamber's Tallahassee Speaker Series to hear Sissy Proctor, Director of the Department of Economic Opportunity. Interested in infrastructure for water and sewer as well as help with impact fees, Ms. Bergeron discovered that most programs they have are for rural areas and opportunity zones. In attendance were elected officials including people from Governor Scott's Office. It was an excellent opportunity speak briefly about the SEV Marketing Initiative to request Volusia County be included along with Brevard County, when they are talking about space travel and transportation and aerospace technology and all the activity that is going on. Ms. Bergeron also reported that at Monday's City Page 1City of Edgewater Printed on 8/23/2018 June 6, 2018Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes Council meeting, plat plans were approved for a couple of sub-divisions that are going in and that on Friday, at Daytona State College's Advanced Technology College, there will be a workforce development program. Sue Williams of 230 Costa Rica in Edgewater and Director of the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce reported that the Chamber is bringing the Disney Institute Business of Excellence Leadership Program to the Brannon Center on September 12, 2018. The Chamber is also organizing a luncheon at Yacht Club before the August 28th primary for candidates running for seats in Southeast Volusia. Mrs. Willams also noted that a website is under construction for SEVMI. Ms. Bergeron presented goals, objectives and projected completion dates for review from CEDS. The Board agreed to discuss this at the next meeting in August. A Water Quality Panel Discussion, talking about where to go for funding, will be held Thursday, June 21st at 8:30 a.m. at the Daytona Beach International Airport for no cost. Edgewater hosted the Bike Florida Event in March and it is estimated that that the total economic impact for Volusia and Brevard Counties from this event was over $800,000. BOARD REPORTS Mr. McCloud told the Board that Daytona State College has been working diligently to align their vocational training with the needs of Southeast Volusia. The College has a new workforce training lab. The first course on fiberglass duct construction completed last Friday. A course on exterior window, door and skylight installation is coming up followed by three more short term training programs designed to prepare students for careers in skilled trades. The first Machining course is about to begin at the New Smyrna Beach/Edgewater campus. Votran and United Way have provided a funding stream for temporary transportation for those individuals who cannot get to the site. Todd Perry shared that he is working on planning the upcoming Chamber Classic Golf tournament in December and is looking for committee members. 5. OLD BUSINESS AR-2018-3419 Proposed Budget for 2019 Review Ms. Bergeron discussed last year's Economic Development budget compared to this year's proposed budget. She noted that the first budget workshop with the Council will be on Monday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. A motion was made by Todd Perry, second by Marcia Barnett, to approve the proposed Economic Development budget. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. 6. NEW BUSINESS a.AR-2018-3418 Economic Development Board - Reappointment recommendation for E. Bliss Jamison. Page 2City of Edgewater Printed on 8/23/2018 June 6, 2018Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Marcia Barnett, second by Clarence McCloud, to recommend Bliss Jamison to City Council for reappointment to the Economic Development Board. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. Yes:Marcia Barnett, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Debbie Delbow, and Todd Perry 6 - Excused:Bliss Jamison1 - b.AR-2018-3417 Election of Economic Development Board Chair A motion was made by Marcia Barnett, second by Clarence McCloud, to reappoint Bliss Jamison as Chair of the Economic Development Board. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. Yes:Marcia Barnett, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Debbie Delbow, and Todd Perry 6 - Excused:Bliss Jamison1 - c.AR-2018-3416 Election of Economic Development Board Vice Chair A motion was made by Marcia Barnett, second by Clarence McCloud, to reappoint Donna Snow as Vice Chair of the Economic Development Board. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. Yes:Marcia Barnett, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Debbie Delbow, and Todd Perry 6 - Excused:Bliss Jamison1 - Due to a vacancy on the Economic Development Board, an application for Daniel Klasel was reviewed and the Board agreed to invite Mr. Klasel to the next meeting. 7. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:48 a.m. Page 3City of Edgewater Printed on 8/23/2018