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Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Economic Development Board
8:00 AM Council Chambers - TeleconferenceWednesday, June 3, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
Dan Klasel, Chair of the Economic Development Board, called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Bliss Jamison, Marcia Barnett, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry, Dan Klasel,
Michael Kelley and Rebecca Crews
Present 8 -
Debbie DolbowAbsent1 -
Samantha BergeronAlso Present 1 -
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
AR-2020-4784 Minutes from the May 6, 2020 Economic Development Board Meeting
EDB Meeting Minutes 05-06-2020Attachments:
A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by Marcia Barnett, to approve minutes from
the May 6, 2020 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was APPROVED
unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Marcia Barnett, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry, Dan Klasel,
Michael Kelley, and Rebecca Crews
8 -
Absent:Debbie Dolbow1 -
AR-2020-4785 Minutes from the May 14, 2020 Video Script Subcommittee Meeting
EDB Video Script Meeting Minutes 05-14-2020Attachments:
This Minutes from the May 14, 2020 video script subcommittee meting were received and
filed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None at this time.
5. REPORTS
a. Economic Development Coordinator Report
Economic Development Coordinator, Samantha Bergeron, reported that the City has been doing
informative Facebook Live sessions weekly and spoke to the Board about resources available for
businesses due to Covid. The proposed FY 2021 budget was reviewed with the Board.
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A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by Marcia Barnett, to approve the proposed
Economic Development Advisory Board budget. The MOTION was APPROVED
unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Marcia Barnett, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry, Dan Klasel,
Michael Kelley, and Rebecca Crews
8 -
Absent:Debbie Dolbow1 -
The Board will identify companies to recognize for the Masters of Business, a City sponsored event,
held in November in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce.
Terms are expiring in September for Todd Perry and Debbie Dolbow. Requests for reappointment
will be provided in writing.
A motion was made by Marcia Barnett, second by Rebecca Crews, to cancel the July 1,
2020 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was APPROVED
unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Marcia Barnett, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry, Dan Klasel,
Michael Kelley, and Rebecca Crews
8 -
Absent:Debbie Dolbow1 -
b. Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Report
6. OLD BUSINESS
Tim Stockman of Blue Dog Video joined the call. He has reviewed notes from the 5/14/2020 video
script subcommittee meeting and is preparing an outline for our promotional video.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Board Chair Selection
b. Board Vice Chair Selection
A motion was made by Marcia Barnett, second by Clarence McCloud, to appoint Bliss
Jamison as Board Chair and Rebecca Crews as Board Vice Chair. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Marcia Barnett, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry, Dan
Klasel, Michael Kelley, and Rebecca Crews
8 -
Absent:Debbie Dolbow1 -
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8. BOARD REPORTS
Bliss Jamison reported that the Volusia County Council approved the commercial space industry
opportunity overlay. Ms. Bergeron added that the City of Edgewater also plans to identify industrial
properties within city limits to expedite zoning to a PUD for businesses related to the space
commerce supply chain in order to assist them in getting up and running more quickly.
A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by Marcia Barnett, to support the commercial
space industry opportunity overlay for all industrial properties within city limits of
Edgewater. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Marcia Barnett, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry, Dan Klasel,
Michael Kelley, and Rebecca Crews
8 -
Absent:Debbie Dolbow1 -
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:09 a.m.
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