05-01-2024AdER2h, City of Edgewater
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 8:00 AM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Present 6 - Bliss Jamison, Rebecca Crews, Khelsea Bauer, Michael Kelley, Enaris Inman and
Christine Power
Excused 1 - John Ward
Also Present 1 - Samantha Bergeron
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. AR -2024-793 Minutes from the March 6, 2024 Economic Development Board Meeting
Attachments: EDB Meeting Minutes 03-06-2024
A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by Christine Power, to approve minutes
from the March 6, 2024 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes: 6 - Bliss Jamison, Rebecca Crews, Khelsea Bauer, Michael Kelley, Enaris Inman and
Christine Power
Excused: 1 - John Ward
b. AR -2024-794 Minutes from the March 27, 2024 Economic Development Board - Local
School Scholarship Subcommittee Meeting
Attachments: Scholarship Subcommittee Minutes 03-27-2024
A motion was made by Bliss Jamison, second by Mike Kelley, to approve minutes from
the March 27, 2024 Economic Development Board — Local School Scholarship
Subcommittee Meeting. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes: 6 - Bliss Jamison, Rebecca Crews, Khelsea Bauer, Michael Kelley, Enaris Inman and
Christine Power
Excused: 1 - John Ward
4. OLD BUSINESS - None at this time
5. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING
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Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes
a. AR -2024-795 Bliss Jamison Reappointment
May 1, 2024
The Board agreed unanimously to recommend Bliss Jamison to City Council for
appointment to the Economic Development Board for a three year term ending May 2027.
b. AR -2024-796 Mike Kelley Reappointment
The Board agreed unanimously to recommend Mike Kelley to City Council for
appointment to the Economic Development Board for a three year term ending October
2027.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. AR -2024-797 Economic Development Director Report
Economic Development Director, Samantha Bergeron, spoke with the Board about new and
proposed projects in Edgewater, next steps in the Visioning process and Economic Development
budget requests for the coming fiscal year.
Lou Paris, Volusia County Economic Development Director, introduced himself to the board and
spoke about Volusia Business Resources. Ms. Bergeron mentioned an event being planned for this
Fall with Volusia Business Resources that is designed to guide and educate new business owners and
entrepreneurs.
b. AR -2024-798 Board Reports
Khelsea Bauer shared that in May Advent Health New Smyrna Beach will have a National Day of
Prayer event, the State of the Hospital and both Hospital week and Nurses week.
Bliss Jamison told the board about SEVMTC, along with Career Source Flagler Volusia, holding
their 3rd annual Job Fair at the Brannon Center and about a day at New Smyrna Beach High School
with Enaris Inman, working to bridge the gap between employers and students.
Rebecca Crews shared that Edgewater Power Boats, who was purchased by Nimbus a year ago, has
been working with Daytona State College for supervisor training.
Enaris Inman told the Board about Daytona State College's upcoming Commencement and three
one-week sessions of STEAM Camp being offered in June.
Mike Kelley is now planning the best Nurse's week in 30 years.
Christine Power mentioned Trail Towns and spoke about current trail projects in Edgewater.
7. ADJOURN
There being no f trther business, the meeting adjourned at 8:57 a.m.
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