10-03-2007
CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
October 3, 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 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2007, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott Present
Oscar Zeller Present
Eric Caplan Absent
Bob Williams Absent
Tim Howard Present
Marcia Barnett 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 September 5, 2007 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Mr. Howard, SECOND by Ms. Nelson to approve the Regular Meeting of September 5, 2007
minutes as presented:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
Mr. Williams gave a brief overview of the most recent City Council meeting.
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card e stated that the October P&Z meeting was cancelled due to lack of agenda items. He
summarized the P&Z Board EAR (Evaluation and Appraisal Report) recommendations to City
Council.
SEVCC Update
Mr. Lott discussed upcoming Chamber events including a business trade show scheduled for
November 9 & 10.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Business Directory update
There is still a glitch in the software that is being worked out by the school. It is hoped that the
website will go live next month.
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Program of Work - Update of goals and objectives
There was discuss on how to best update the POW goals and objectives and it was decided to hold a
series of workshops to address these issues.The first workshop is scheduled for October 17, 2007
beginning at 8:00 in the Community Center.
Program of Work - Review of new business listing
The updated listing of new businesses licensed during the period of April 1 thru August 24, 2007 was
discussed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Board Vacancy
It was decided to table a recommendation for the vacancy on the Board until a future meeting.
Two of the candidates were in attendance (Mr. Robert McIntosh and Mr. Jim Sylvester) and
introduced themselves to the Board.
ParkTowne Center - New Owner Introduction
The new ParkTowne owner was unable to attend this meeting.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
There was some discussion regarding the Rails for Trails program and the potential effects on
Edgewater.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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