05-05-2021104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Economic Development Board
8:00 AM Council ChambersWednesday, May 5, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
Bliss Jamison, Chair of the Economic Development Board, called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Debbie Dolbow and
Cecil Selman
Present 6 -
Dan KlaselAbsent1 -
Samantha BergeronAlso Present 1 -
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.AR-2021-5242 Minutes from the February 3, 2021 Economic Development Board Meeting
EDB Meeting Minutes 2-3-2021Attachments:
A motion was made by Chip Selman, second by Clarence McCloud, to approve minutes from
the February 3, 2021 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Debbie Dolbow, and
Cecil Selman
6 -
Absent:Dan Klasel1 -
b.AR-2021-5370 Minutes from the April 7, 2021 Economic Development Board Local School
Scholarship Subcommittee Meeting
EDB Scholarship Subcommittee Meeting MinutesAttachments:
A motion was made by Rebecca Crews, second by Clarence McCloud, to approve minutes
from the April 7, 2021 Local School Scholarship Subcommittee Meeting. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Debbie Dolbow, and
Cecil Selman
6 -
Absent:Dan Klasel1 -
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None at this time.
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5. REPORTS
a.AR-2021-5328 Economic Development Coordinator Report
Economic Development Coordinator, Samantha Bergeron updated the Board on current projects and
Economic Development activities.
b.AR-2021-5371 Economic Development Draft Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Review
Economic Development Budget Draft FY 2022Attachments:
A motion was made by Clarence McCloud, second by Rebecca Crews, to recommend to City
Council the approval of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Economic Development Budget. The
MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Debbie Dolbow, and
Cecil Selman
6 -
Absent:Dan Klasel1 -
6. OLD BUSINESS - None at this time.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a.AR-2021-5351 Bliss Jamison Reappointment
Bliss Jamison Reappointment RequestAttachments:
A motion was made by Mike Kelley, second by Clarence McCloud, to recommend to City
Council the reappointment of Bliss Jamison to the Economic Development Board. The
MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Debbie Dolbow, and
Cecil Selman
6 -
Absent:Dan Klasel1 -
b.AR-2021-5322 Potential Board Members
John Ward Board ApplicationAttachments:
A motion was made by Chip Selman, second by Debbie Dolbow, to recommend to City
Council the appointment of John Ward to the Economic Development Board. The MOTION
was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Debbie Dolbow, and
Cecil Selman
6 -
Absent:Dan Klasel1 -
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c.AR-2021-5308 Robert's Rules, Sunshine Laws and Board By-Laws Review
Robert's Rules Introduction
Florida Sunshine Laws
Economic Development Board By-Laws
Attachments:
A motion was made by Debbie Dolbow, second by Rebecca Crews, to amend Board
By-Laws, Article III, A 1 - inserting "up to" before "nine (9) voting members". The
MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Debbie Dolbow, and
Cecil Selman
6 -
Absent:Dan Klasel1 -
A motion was made by Rebecca Crews, second by Chip Selman, to amend Board By-Laws,
Article III, A 2 - replacing "five (5)" with "a majority of". The MOTION was APPROVED
unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Debbie Dolbow, and
Cecil Selman
6 -
Absent:Dan Klasel1 -
A motion was made by Rebecca Crews, second by Clarence McCloud, to amend Board
By-Laws, Article III, A 4 - replacing "minimum of five (5)" with "a majority of". The
MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Debbie Dolbow, and
Cecil Selman
6 -
Absent:Dan Klasel1 -
A motion was made by Rebecca Crews, second by Debbie Dolbow, to amend Board
By-Laws, changing all instances of "Chairman" to "Chair". The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Debbie Dolbow, and
Cecil Selman
6 -
Absent:Dan Klasel1 -
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d.AR-2021-5330 CEDS Update
CEDS Goals Update January 2021Attachments:
The Board reviewed Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy goals.
8. BOARD REPORTS
Clarence McCloud asked the Board to consider ways to assess what employee skills are needed by
local businesses.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.
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