03-04-2020104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Economic Development Board
8:00 AM Council ChambersWednesday, March 4, 2020
We respectfully request that all electronic devices are set for no audible notification.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Bliss Jamison, Marcia Barnett, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Debbie Dolbow, Dan
Klasel, Board Member Michael Kelley and Board Member Rebecca Crews
Present 8 -
Todd PerryExcused1 -
Samantha BergeronAlso Present 1 -
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
AR-2020-4641 Minutes from the January 8, 2020 Economic Development Board Meeting
EDB Meeting Minutes 1-8-2020Attachments:
A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by Marcia Barnett, to approve minutes from
the January 8, 2020 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Marcia Barnett, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Debbie Dolbow, Dan
Klasel, Michael Kelley, and Rebecca Crews
8 -
Excused:Todd Perry1 -
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None at this time.
5. REPORTS
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a. Economic Development Coordinator Report
Economic Development Coordinator, Samantha Bergeron reported that the Edgewater Expo group
is planning a small home based business expo on April 15th at the Elks Lodge. Space Volusia met in
February and the County shared that they plan to create a pilot program for the area around
Daytona International Airport to be designated as a manufacturing site plan eligibility area. The site
is to be preapproved with permitting in order to get new companies set up on site within 35 days.
Dan Klasel shared that there is an upcoming event called "Prime Time" where you get a 10 to 15
minute window with prime contractors from the Space Center in order to connect local businesses
with needs of the space industry.
b. Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Report
Rebecca Crews shared that the Chamber 5K is coming up on April 2, promoting health and wellness
and this year includes a furry friends cooperation to help animal shelters. Dogs are permitted to
participate in the 5K. She also reported that the Chamber is actively seeking an executive vice
president. Bliss Jamison reported that the Southeast Volusia Manufacturing and Technology
Coalition is moving forward and is working on the script for a promotional video.
6. OLD BUSINESS
AR-2020-4645 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Update
CEDS Public Meeting Agenda DraftAttachments:
Ms. Bergeron presented a draft agenda for a proposed public meeting regarding the Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategy update. She suggested the Board use the agenda at next regular
Economic Development Board meeting and begin with a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities & Threats) of CEDS, then follow up, at the meeting after that, by updating the CEDS
goals. It was also suggested that public input be gathered via the City's website.
7. NEW BUSINESS
The Board discussed the benefits of having forecasting information (such as type of building,
workforce availability, timeframe, lease by) to share with investors or site selectors who are looking
to locate businesses in Volusia County. They considered inviting Team Volusia to an upcoming
meeting to further the discussion.
The Scholarship Subcommittee plans to meet after the April Economic Development Board Meeting.
8. BOARD REPORTS
Mrs. Jamison shared that the ribbon cutting for Park Avenue was recently held.
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9. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
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