02-06-2008
CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
February 6, 2008
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, February 06, 2008, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott Present
Oscar Zeller Present
Eric Caplan Present
Bob Williams Absent
Tim Howard Present
Marcia Barnett Present
Patricia Reid Present
John Nelson Present
Also present were Acting City Manager Tracey Barlow, Planning and Zoning Board Liaison Pat Card,
Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steve Dennis, Planning and Zoning
Board member Robert McIntosh, and Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 9, 2008 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Ms. Barnett, SECOND by Mr. Howard to approve the Regular Meeting of January 9, 2008
minutes as presented:
MOTION PASSED 8-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
Acting City Manager Barlow discussed meetings the City is having with the ParkTowne Industrial
Centers owners regarding their issues relating to impact fees. The City is also meeting with some
property owners wishing to develop parcels located on an unimproved road in the City limits.
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card discussed the upcoming P&Z agenda.
SEVCC Update
Mr. Dennis discussed upcoming Chamber events including development of an Economic Profile for
southeast Volusia County. The chamber is also working in conjunction with the Business
Development Partnership group in Daytona with 3 out-of-state businesses that are considering
relocating to our area.
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CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Business Directory update
Mr. Lott stated that the school has indicated that the directory is on task to have the directory
completed by mid March.
Program of Work
Mr. Nelson presented the draft for the revised Program of Work. The Board briefly looked over the
various tasks and the Chairman asked them to make suggested revisions and bring them to the March
meeting.
There was much discussion on the possible creation of an Economic Development staff position in the
City, including possible funding options. Mr. Dennis offered the services of the Chamber to assist in
performing some of the tasks and reaching the goals set forth in the Program of Work document. The
Board decided to hold their next regular monthly at the Chambers offices.
Mr. Dennis also suggested that the Board invite some of the community leaders in the Economic
Development Industry to a future EDB meeting, including Volusia County Economic Development
Director Rick Michaels, Workforce Development Board Center for Business Excellence President,
Rick Fraser, and Daytona Beach Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Larry
McKinley.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Board is strongly encouraged to attend a seminar being given by the Office of the State Attorney
on Florida’s “Sunshine Law” and Public Records laws. The seminar will be held on February 18,
2008 at the Advanced Technology College, in Daytona Beach, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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