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Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Economic Development Board
8:00 AM Council Chambers - TeleconferenceWednesday, September 2, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Bliss Jamison, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Rebecca Crews and Debbie DolbowPresent5 -
Marcia BarnettExcused1 -
Dan Klasel and Michael KelleyAbsent2 -
Samantha BergeronAlso Present 1 -
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from the June 3, 2020 Economic Development Board Meeting
EDB Meeting Minutes 06-03-2020Attachments:
A motion was made by Chip Selman, second by Debbie Dolbow & Clarence McCloud, to
approve minutes from the June 3, 2020 Economic Development Board Meeting. The
MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Rebecca Crews, and Debbie Dolbow5 -
Excused:Marcia Barnett1 -
Absent:Dan Klasel, and Michael Kelley2 -
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None at this time.
5. REPORTS
A. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR REPORT
Economic Development Coordinator, Samantha Bergeron, reported that as part of the Relaunch
program, Volusia County has provided 110 grants to Edgewater businesses and funds are still
available. Team Volusia met and discussed the new Amazon facility coming to Deltona. Ms.
Bergeron mentioned ongoing work on next year's budget and reported that City insurance premiums,
which were expected to increase, were negotiated down to provide a savings instead.
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B. SOUTHEAST VOLUSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT
Rebecca Crews reported that last week, the Chamber of Commerce distributed several hundred
packs of PPE to businesses, that included cleaner, hand sanitizer, face masks and alcohol wipes. She
noted that Oak Hill has approved the full SEVMTC budget for the coming year. MasterCraft is
expanding Aviara in Merritt Island, adding another boat manufacturer to this area.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. TODD PERRY RESIGNATION
Todd Perry LetterAttachments:
Ms. Jamison recognized Todd Perry's time, participation and support of the Economic Development
Board and accepted his resignation with regret.
B. DEBBIE DOLBOW REAPPOINTMENT
Debbie Dolbow LetterAttachments:
A motion was made by Rebecca Crews, second by Clarence McCloud, to recommend
Debbie Dolbow to City Council for reappointment to the Economic Development Board. The
MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
C. ORGANIZATIONAL REVIEW
i. City Resolution Establishing Economic Development Advisory Board
ii. Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaws
iii. Board Contact List with Term Dates
Attachments:
Ms. Jamison reviewed the Resolution that formed the Economic Development Board in 1997 and
highlighted some of the duties and responsibilities outlined therein, including: Formulating plans and
developing property designation for commercial and industrial use, Recommending a budget to City
Council for monies necessary to carry out the purposes of Economic Development, Promoting
Edgewater as a prospective site for businesses and industrial developments and Assisting with
private interests, developing and expanding existing businesses.
D. BLUE DOG DRAFT VIDEO SCRIPT
Blue Dog Video Script V1Attachments:
The Board reviewed the proposed video and audio (text) for a promotional video for Edgewater.
They discussed additional imagery and revised message suggestions to share back with Blue Dog
Video.
7. NEW BUSINESS - None at this time.
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8. BOARD REPORTS
Clarence McCloud reported that Daytona State College students and faculty are happy to be back on
campus. There are caps on classroom capacity and safety precautions are in place.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:03 a.m.
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