08-04-2021104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Economic Development Board
8:00 AM Council ChambersWednesday, August 4, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
Bliss Jamison, Chair of the Economic Development Board, called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Cecil Selman and John
Ward
Present 6 -
Debbie DolbowAbsent1 -
Samantha BergeronAlso Present 1 -
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.AR-2021-5417 Minutes from the May 5, 2021 Economic Development Board Meeting
EDB Meeting Minutes 5-5-2021Attachments:
A motion was made by Chip Selman, second by Rebecca Crews, to approve minutes from the
May 5, 2021 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was APPROVED
unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Cecil Selman and John
Ward
6 -
Absent:Debbie Dolbow1 -
B.AR-2021-5553 June & July Economic Development Board Meetings Cancelled for Lack of Quorum
EDB Meeting 6-2-2021 Cancellation
EDB Meeting 7-7-2021 Cancellation
Attachments:
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None at this time.
5. REPORTS
A.AR-2021-5420 Economic Development Coordinator Report
Economic Development Coordinator, Samantha Bergeron, reported on the activities of the Technical
Review Committee and CRA projects as well as plans to update the Vision Book and Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategic Plan.
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Volusia County Economic Development Report
Brad Harris from Volusia County's Economic Development Division reported on their events,
publications, activities and news.
6. OLD BUSINESS
Ms. Bergeron reviewed changes to the Economic Development Board's Bylaws, as approved by City
Council.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A.AR-2021-5552 Dan Klasel Resignation - River to Sea TPO Citizens Advisory Committee
Appointment
Dan Klasel Resignation LetterAttachments:
Ms. Jamison thanked Dan Klasel for his service to the Board. She also noted that he served on the
River to Sea TPO Citizens Advisory committee and that we would be seeking a replacement for that
position should anyone on the Board be interested.
B.AR-2021-5418 Elect Board Chairperson
A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by Mike Kelley, to elect Rebecca Crews as
Economic Development Board Chair. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Cecil Selman and John
Ward
6 -
Absent:Debbie Dolbow1 -
C.AR-2021-5419 Elect Board Vice-Chairperson
A motion was made by Rebecca Crews, second by Chip Selman, to elect Clarence McCloud
as Economic Development Board Vice Chair. The MOTION was APPROVED
unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Clarence McCloud, Michael Kelley, Rebecca Crews, Cecil Selman and John
Ward
6 -
Absent:Debbie Dolbow1 -
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D.AR-2021-5551 Economic Development Summit Report
1 Bob Williams - SEV Economic Initiatives & Strategies
2 Luis 1 - SEV Economic Future Summit
3 Panel - SEV Economic Initiatives & Strategies Panel
4 Clay - CSIOO Presentation
5 EDA Overview
Attachments:
Ms. Bergeron reviewed materials from the Economic Development Summit.
The Board then reviewed and discussed a proof of the promotional video for Edgewater.
8. BOARD REPORTS
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
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