09-05-2007
CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
September 5, 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 8:02 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2007, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott Present
Oscar Zeller Present
Eric Caplan Present
Bob Williams Present (8:09)
Tim Howard Absent
Marcia Barnett Absent
Patricia Reid Present
John Nelson Present
Also present were City Manager Jon Williams, Planning and Zoning Board Liaison Pat Card,
Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steve Dennis and Board Coordinator
Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 1, 2007 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Mr. Nelson, SECOND by Ms. Reid to approve the Regular Meeting of August 1, 2007 minutes
as presented:
MOTION PASSED 5-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
Mr. Williams gave a brief overview of the August 20, 2007 City Council meeting.
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card discussed items scheduled for the September P&Z Board meeting. He stated that the
P&Z Board looking at inviting the EDB to attend a workshop pertaining to the Boards
recommendations to Council regarding the EAR (Evaluation and Appraisal Report).
SEVCC Update
Mr. Dennis discussed upcoming Chamber events including a business trade show in late October and
the educational forum scheduled for September 21, 2007 @ 8:00, location to be determined.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Program of Work -
Business Directory
Chairman Lott gave an update on the status of the Business Directory. The first live draft is available
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atwww.edgewaterbusinessdirectory.com. Some items need to be tweaked. The Cuda marketing staff
will be meeting with the City’s IT people to set up links from the City’s website.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
There was much discussion regarding the future of the EDB. It was decided review the direction and
reestablish goals and objectives, beginning with the October meeting
Chairman Lott asked the City Manager if the City could provide and inventory listing of available
properties (both developed and undeveloped) in the City.
Mr. Nelson asked if a monthly listing of new businesses could be included in the agenda packets.
This will begin at the next meeting.
Chairman Lott will also make contact with someone from DBCC to reestablish communication with
the educational community.
Mr. Caplan strongly suggested that the EDB approach City Council once again with a request to
provide a vision for the Boards future direction.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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