08-01-2018 104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132 City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Economic Development Board
8:00 AM Council Chambers Wednesday, August 1, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
Bliss Jamison, Chair of the Economic Development Board, called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m.
Bliss Jamison, Marcia Barnett, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman and Clarence McCloud Present 5 -
Debbie Dolbow and Todd Perry Absent 2 -
Samantha Bergeron Also Present 1 -
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
AR-2018-3593 Minutes form the June 6, 2018 Economic Development Board Meeting
2018 06 06 EDB Meeting Minutes Attachments:
A motion was made by Marcia Barnett, second by Donna Snow, to approve minutes from the
June 6, 2018 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was APPROVED
unanimously.
Yes: Bliss Jamison, Marcia Barnett, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, and Clarence McCloud 5 -
Absent: Debbie Dolbow, and Todd Perry 2 -
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None at this time.
4. REPORTS
Samantha Bergeron, Director of the Parks & Recreation Department and Economic Development
Coordinator, reported doing business visits with Virgil Kimball from the County to try to secure Shultz
Engineering who contracts with the Air Force. Boston Whaler is moving forward with expansion efforts
and recently had an update meeting with Hacienda del Rio's Homeowners Association along with
representatives from the City of Edgewater and Volusia County. Residents were interested in a new park
and trail adjacent to Boston Whaler, which is still in the planning phases.
Mrs. Jamison inquired if Bike Florida will be returning next year. Ms. Bergeron reported that the Bike
Florida group tries to host rides in various areas of the state to allow participants to experience our
outdoor diversity. So, it will be a few years before they will do one of their annual events in Edgewater
again and they will be more than welcome.
Ms. Bergeron reported that Team Volusia has provided a lot of leads for big projects from companies
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in the aviation and aerospace industries and she mentioned that Team Volusia is also a great resource for
industry specific information. Brilliance (the assisted living facility project) is moving forward. More
doctors and professionals are looking to set up offices in the area. Home developments that were on the
books back in 2006-2007 are starting to move again, working on site plans and plot plans and submitting
permitting. Ms. Bergeron indicated that a list of all ongoing commercial and residential projects is
available in the last Quarterly Report from Development Services. The City is working with the County on
a request to revise language in the CRA allowing something other than capital projects, such as façade
grants or other smaller projects to help beautify the CRA district. The WSBB commercial has been
updated.
Donna Snow, President of the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Chamber is
bringing Disney Institute to Volusia County on September 12th at the Brannon Center in New Smyrna
Beach. They will be talking about branding, customer loyalty and employee engagement in their top-notch
training module called "Disney Institute's Approach to Business Excellence". Paid registrations totaled
130 so far and the event will most likely sell out. Registrants are from diverse industries such as
education, retail, hospitality and manufacturing. Over $30,000 in sponsorship money has been brought in
from companies including Florida Hospital, Boston Whaler, Brown & Brown Insurance and they are not
done yet.
Mrs. Snow then thanked Bob Andrejkovics for agreeing to Chair the Legislative Affairs Committee for the
Chamber and extended her appreciation to Sue Williams for all she does.
Sue Williams, Director of the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, reported that SEVMI's website
design is being finalized and will go live soon. There will be a luncheon at noon on August 16th at the
Yacht Club to meet primary candidates from Edgewater, Oak Hill and New Smyrna Beach and a hob nob on
October 10th.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
In order to fill the two open positions on the Board, applications on file were reviewed and discussed. Ms.
Bergeron shared that she spoke with both applicants and has invited them to attend the next Board Meeting.
AR-2018-3594 Review Board applications on file and discuss applicant recruitment
Daniel Klasel Board Application
Erik Bon Fleur Board Application
Attachments:
A motion was made by Donna Snow, second by Chip Selman, that the Board follow up with
applicants' references, invite applicants to the September Board Meeting and make a decision
at that meeting. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes: Bliss Jamison, Marcia Barnett, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, and Clarence McCloud 5 -
Absent: Debbie Dolbow, and Todd Perry 2 -
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6. NEW BUSINESS
Clarence McCloud reported that Daytona State College is about to finish its second short term training
class in the duct fabrication program. Some HVAC owners and managers are going to come to the last
class to meet students and potential employees. The South Campus is getting funding for three Tormach
cutting machines in preparation to start a machining program. A window installation class will be held in
a few weeks and short term training opportunities, designed to develop entry level skills, will continue to be
made available until the end of the semester. On October 9th, the South Campus will be having a job fair.
Mrs. Jamison reported that the widening of Park Avenue is coming. The project will take about 18 months
to complete once it is underway.
7. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:52 a.m.
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