09-05-2018104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Economic Development Board
8:00 AM Council ChambersWednesday, September 5, 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, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry and Debbie
Dolbow
Present 6 -
Marcia BarnettExcused1 -
Samantha BergeronAlso Present 1 -
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
AR-2018-3631 Minutes from the August 1, 2018 Economic Development Board Meeting.
08-01-2018 Economic Development Board Meeting MinutesAttachments:
A motion was made by Donna Snow, second by Clarence McCloud, to approve minutes from
the August 1, 2018 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry, and Debbie
Dolbow
6 -
Excused:Marcia Barnett1 -
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bob Andrejkovics, of 331 Admiralty Court in Edgewater, told the Board that there will be a hob nob
at the Brannon Center on October 12, 2018 for candidates to present themselves to the public and to
share information about all the amendments that will be on the ballot.
4. REPORTS
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a.AR-2018-3632 Director's Report
2018 3rd Quarter Development Activity Report
Opportunity Zones Fact Sheet
Attachments:
Samantha Bergeron, Director of the Parks & Recreation Department and Economic Development
Coordinator, reported meeting with investors/developers who are the new property owners of the
Pennzoil location and the lot adjacent to its south. They asked what the City wants in that location
and were told that citizens have requested a large sit-down chain restaurant. They discussed
opportunities for that property, the Tropical Blossom property and housing for the Lineman College.
Virgil Kimball with the County will be meeting with Shultz Engineering to find out what their plans
are and how the City can help them best to be successful and stay in Volusia County. Roadway
construction will begin next week for the West extension of 442. Water and sewer lines are already
in place past I-95 and Environmental Services has obtained a grant to run reclaimed water out there
as well in the next fiscal year.
Ms. Bergeron presented the 3rd Quarter Development activity report, outlining coming building
projects and shared information about the new Opportunity Zone program that has been approved
for Edgewater's CRA district. This program is designed to connect private investment to low-income
communities.
BOARD REPORTS
Donna Snow, Vice Chair of the Economic Development Board added to Bob Andrejkovics' comments
on the upcoming hob nob, that candidates from the Governor's race to local candidates have been
invited. Mrs. Snow also reminded the Board that the Disney Institute is just one week away.
Todd Perry reported that plans for the Chamber Golf Tournament, to be held in December, are well
underway.
Clarence McCloud, provided information to the Board on an upcoming job fair at Daytona State
College. Fall semester has started and workforce development is moving forward with the purchase
of Tormach cutting machines.
Bliss Jamison, Chair of the Economic Development Board shared an article from the News Journal
with the Board, regarding employment and wages in Volusia County and also gave a brief
description of the efforts of the Southeast Volusia Marketing Initiative and Team Volusia. A revised
application for the Southeast Volusia School of Science and Technology, a charter middle and high
school to piggy-back off of Burns Tech, will be presented to the School Board on September 11th.
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5. OTHER BUSINESS
Daniel Klasel, of 302 Ridgewood Avenue, who is applying to become an Economic Development
Board member, introduced himself to the Board.
AR-2018-3594 Review applicants for two open Board positions
Daniel Klasel Board Application
Erik Bon Fleur Application & Resume
Attachments:
A motion was made by Chip Selman, second by Donna Snow, to recommend Daniel Klasel
for appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Board, to City Council. The
MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry, and Debbie
Dolbow
6 -
Excused:Marcia Barnett1 -
A motion was made by Donna Snow, second by Clarence McCloud, to recommend Erik Bon
Fleur for appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Board, to City Council. The
MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry, and Debbie
Dolbow
6 -
Excused:Marcia Barnett1 -
6. NEW BUSINESS - None at this time
7. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
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