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CITY OF ED GE WA TER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
February 7, 2007
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Robert Lott called to order ajoint meeting of the Economic Development Board and City
Council at 8:03 a.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2007, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott
Douglas McGinnis
Oscar Zeller
Eric Caplan
Bob Williams
Jerry Anderson
Tim Howard
Marcia Barnett
Robert Overton
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Also present were City Manager Jon Williams, Assistant City Manager Liz McBride, Business
Development Director Shannon Lewis, Planning and Zoning Board Liaison Pat Card, Southeast
V olusia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steve Dennis and Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 3, 2007 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Mr. Zeller. SECOND by Mr. Howard to approve the ReI!ular MeetinI! of January 3. 2007
minutes as presented:
MOTION PASSED 7-0
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CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. City Manager Update
Mr. Williams gave a brief update on the most recent City Council meeting. He also discussed the
Goal Setting Workshop held with Council. He believes that there is now a better understanding of
Council direction. He also told the Board that Councilwoman Rogers has asked that Board be
encouraged to develop an Directory of Edgewater Businesses including location and contact
information, as well as a brief description of the types of products/services the business provides.
B. Economic Development Director Update
Ms. Lewis stated that things have been relatively quiet. She has not been able to meet with Mr.
Williams to complete the updates for the Medical Industry cut sheets.
C. Planning and Zoning Board Update (agenda attached)
Mr. Card related that there are no significant items coming before the Planning and Zoning Board
this month.
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D. SEVCC Update.
Mr. Dennis informed the Board of the various activities the Chamber is currently involved in including
updating the Community Analysis and Tourism Analysis, working with the Board of Realtors to
address issues affecting the business community, attempting to work with the Boards of Directors of
all local organizations to establish a listing of common goals, and investigating the possibility of a
future Trade Show. He also stated that some Chamber members had a lunch meeting with Mayor
Thomas, to encourage dialog between the City and the Chamber and to discuss ways the Chamber
could assist the City.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Program of Work
There was much discussion relating to Councilwoman Rogers suggestion regarding a Business
Directory. The Board looked at various resources that could be used to accomplish this task, including
the Volusia Manufactures Association, Volusial Flagler Workforce Development Board, the SEV
Chamber of Commerce and the City's own Occupational License data. They also discussed possible
ways to get the most input from the City's business owners.
Chairman Lott stated that he felt that the emphasis on the Program of Work, as such, should be shifted
to accomplish the tasks set forth by Council. Mr. Anderson discussed the idea that the Board may
want to also get involved in the further development and marketing of Park Towne, so that the property
can get back on the tax roles. Mr. Zeller brought forth a plan to encourage the local community to get
involved in "sprucing up" City Hall. This idea was discussed and Mr. Williams will bring a proposal
to City Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
Report on City Council's Strategic Planning Workshop (Oscar Zeller)
Mr. Zeller stated that the workshop was very interesting and seemed to create a positive atmosphere.
He related that it was good to see everyone working together to create some common goals and
direction. He and Mr. Williams relayed the highlights of the workshop including some of the goals
that were set by Council. The goals and workshop summary will be published in a Final Report.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
There was much discussion of issues relating to the future of the City including the tax burden,
infrastructure maintenance and improvements, housing costs, and workforce development.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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