08-01-2007
CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
August 1, 2007
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Robert Lott called to order a joint meeting of the Economic Development Board and City
Council at 8:05 a.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2007, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott Present
Oscar Zeller Present
Eric Caplan Absent
Bob Williams Present (8:07)
Tim Howard Present
Marcia Barnett Present
Robert Overton Present
Patricia Reid Present
John Nelson Present
Also present were City Manager Jon Williams, Planning and Zoning Board Liaison Pat Card, and
Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 6, 2007 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Ms. Barnett, SECOND by Mr. Howard to approve the Regular Meeting of May 2, 2007
minutes as presented:
MOTION PASSED 7-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
Mr. Williams gave a brief overview of the July 30, 2007 City Council meeting. He further stated
that the closing for the sale of ParkTowne Center is scheduled for August 6. 2007. The purchaser
will be invited to attend the next EDB meeting to discuss marketing and development plans. Mr.
Williams also informed the Board that City Council will be presented with language regarding
exceptions to the 35-foot height restriction, to consider placement on an upcoming ballot.
Mr. Williams asked the Board members for feedback regarding the creation of a “visioning
committee. Some discussion ensued.
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card discussed items scheduled for the August P&Z Board meeting. He stated that the P&Z
Board is currently working on recommendations to Council regarding the EAR (Evaluation and
Appraisal Report).
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SEVCC Update
Chairman Lott relayed that the Chamber will be hosting a Business Expo, possibly in September.
They are currently seeking a location for the event. Additionally, the Chamber will be sponsoring the
Educational Forum the Board discussed and earlier meetings. More information on both events will
be provided when it becomes available.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Educational Forum
Being handled by the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce.
Program of Work -
Business Directory
Chairman Lott gave an update on the status of the Business Directory. It is hoped that it will be ready
to go on-line sometime in September. Some questions regarding maintenance and updating were
addressed
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Zeller asked the City Manager for an update regarding the States “Rails and Trails”
program and it’s effect locally. Mr. Williams stated he would look into recent changes and
report back to the Board.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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