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City of Edgewater 104 N.Edgewater,FL Edgewater,FL 32132
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Economic Development Board
Wednesday,December 7,2022 8:00 AM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
Rebecca Crews, Chair of the Economic Development Board, called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 4- Bliss Jamison,Michael Kelley,Rebecca Crews and John Ward
Also Present 1- Samantha Bergeron
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from the September 7,2022 Economic Development Board Meeting
A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by Mike Kelley, to approve minutes from
the September 7, 2022 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes: 4- Bliss Jamison,Michael Kelley,Rebecca Crews and John Ward
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS-PRESENTATIONS-None at this time.
5. OLD BUSINESS-None at this time.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Clarence McCloud Resignation
B. Board Appointments
A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by John Ward, to recommend Khelsea
Bauer to City Council for a three year appointment to the Economic Development Board.
The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes: 4- Bliss Jamison,Michael Kelley,Rebecca Crews and John Ward
A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by John Ward, to keep two seats on the
Economic Development Board open at this time. The MOTION was APPROVED
unanimously.
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Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes December 7,2022
Yes: 4- Bliss Jamison,Michael Kelley,Rebecca Crews and John Ward
C. Board Chair Selection
A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by Mike Kelley, to elect Rebecca Crews to
serve as Economic Development Board Chair for another year. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes: 4- Bliss Jamison,Michael Kelley,Rebecca Crews and John Ward
D. Board Vice Chair Selection
A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by Mike Kelley, to elect John Ward to serve
as Economic Development Board Vice Chair for one year. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes: 4- Bliss Jamison,Michael Kelley,Rebecca Crews and John Ward
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS/REPORTS
A. Economic Development Directors Report
Economic Development Coordinator, Samantha Bergeron, updated the Board on the status of
projects around the City, the Southeast Volusia Regional Economic Development Plan that was
approved by Council in November, the Volusia Business Resources marketing launch and the Career
Fair with the Southeast Volusia Manufacturing Technology Coalition (SEVMTC) at NSB High
School.
B. Southeast Volusia Regional Economic Development Strategic Plan
C. Volusia Business Resources
D. Board Reports
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