05-04-2022 City of Edgewater 104 N.Edgewater,
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Edgewater,FL 32132
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E,DGEWATER Meeting Minutes
Economic Development Board
Wednesday,May 4,2022 8:00 AM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Present 4- Bliss Jamison,Rebecca Crews,Debbie Dolbow and John Ward
Excused 2- Clarence McCloud and Michael Kelley
Also Present 1- Samantha Bergeron
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from the April 6,2022 Economic Development Board Meeting
A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by Debbie Dolbow, to approve minutes from
the April 6, 2022 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes: 4- Bliss Jamison,Rebecca Crews,Debbie Dolbow and John Ward
Excused: 3- Clarence McCloud,Michael Kelley and Cecil Selman
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS-PRESENTATIONS-None at this time.
5. OLD BUSINESS
Transportation Planning Organization's Citizens' Advisory Committee
Representative
In response to the Boards request to share the position of representing the City of Edgewater on the
Transportation Planning Organization's (TPO) Citizens' Advisory Committee, the TPO will allow
one regular member and one alternate. Bliss Jamison volunteered to be the regular member and
Rebecca Crews volunteered to be the alternate member.
6. NEW BUSINESS
Economic Development Board Member Applications
The Board agreed that they would like to meet prospective members and asked that they be invited to
the next meeting.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS/REPORTS
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Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022
a. Economic Development Director's Report
Economic Development Coordinator, Samantha Bergeron reported that she has submitted the
Economic Development Budget and will review it with the Finance Director and City Manager
before the next Economic Development Board Meeting. Ms. Bergeron discussed the Development
Services Quarterly Report and all the development going on in the City at this time. The Board
acknowledged the need for affordable and workforce housing in Edgewater. Ms. Bergeron also
shared information about City events and the new Event Coordinator. The Board discussed
educating the public about the CRA.
b. Board Reports
Bliss Jamison reported that the Chamber of Commerce is working on "Hob Nob" events for August
and October, ahead of elections. Southeast Volusia Manufacturing & Technology Coalition is
organizing a job fair at the Brannon Center in New Smyrna Beach on July 13.
A motion was made by Debbie Dolbow, second by Bliss Jamison to cancel the July
meeting of the Economic Development Board. The MOTION was APPROVED
unanimously.
Yes: 4- Bliss Jamison,Rebecca Crews,Debbie Dolbow and John Ward
Excused: 3- Clarence McCloud,Michael Kelley and Cecil Selman
& ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:44 a.m.
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