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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
CITY OF EDGEWATER
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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.
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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
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