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01-02-1992 o o (:J~~ o~ INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD CITY OF EDGEWATER "' P.O. BOX 100. EDGEWATER. FL32032 CITY OF EDGEWATER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 1992 7:00 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL. Chairman Martin called to order a regular meeting of the Industrial Development Board.at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 1992, in the conference room of City Hall. ROLL CALL: Members present were Mr.. Gleason, Mrs. Swiney, Mrs. Rymsza and Chairman Martin. Mr. Koch, Mr. Hanson and Mr. Fong were excused. Also present were C. Peter Hellsten, George McMahon, City Manager and Sondra Meager-Pengov, Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None at this time. CONTINUED BUSINESS: A. P.I.D./FEC Update Chairman Martin said a "walk thru" of the P.I.D. area is planned and a report will be made of their findings. B. Draft Ordinance of Tax Exemption and Impact Fee Payments. Chairman Martin discussed the various information recei~ed by City Attorney, Krista Storey, saying this information will be instrumental in .creating a draft ordinance for the tax exemption and impact fee payments schedule. Considerable discussion followed regarding spreading payments out, the importance of a businesses location rather than the kind of business, and a concurrancy criteria to be met. The board then scheduled three extra meeting dates, January 14, 1992, 6:30 p.m.; February 4, 1992, 6:30 p.m.; and February 25, 1992, 6:30 p.m. The object of these meetings will be to prepare a draft ordinance for tax exemption and impact fee payments. o o Page -2- City Manager, George McMahon suggested the board may want to consider looking into foreign markets and mentioned that the Relocation Assistance Proqram may be helpful. He also mentioned grant monies may be available. Mr. McMahon shared various experiences he has had with other cities that are trying to attract new businesses. C. Final Draft Green Ribbon Committee Report Chairman Martin explained the draft summary of the Green Ribbon Committee to the board. He also said he will have Green Ribbon Committee Reports posted in the Library. NEW BUSINESS: A. Election of Officers Mrs. Swiney moved to have elections of officers postponed to the February meeting, seconded by Mr. Gleason. Motion CARRIED 4-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Chairman Martin asked for citizen comments. Doris Massey congratulated the board saying she is pleased with the Industrial Development Boards progress with the P.I.D. area. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the board a motion was made and seconded to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Sondra Meager-Pengov, Secretary Industrial Development Board Regular Meeting January 2, 1992 indmin/010292