11-07-1991
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
104 N. RIVERSIDE DRIVE
P.O. Box 100 - Edgewater, Florida 32132-0100
(904) 428-3245 Sun Com 371-7005
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
INDUSTRIAL.DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1991
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Martin called to order a regular meeting of the
Industrial Development Board at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7,
1991 in the conference room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Gleason, Mrs. Swiney, Mr. Hanson, Mrs.
Rymsza, Mr. Fong and Chairman Martin. Mr. Koch was excused.
Also present were Krista Storey, City Attorney, Peter Hellsten,
Chairman of Land Development and Regulatory Agency and Sondra
Meager-Pengov, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of June 27, 1991 were presented for approval. Mrs.
Swiney moverl to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr.
Hanson. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
The minutes of August 1, 1991 were presented for approval. Mrs.
Rymsza moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr.
Fong. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
CONT I NIIED BUS I NESS:
Status of FFr Npootiations - Chairman Martin introduced Krista
Storey, City Attorney. Ms. Storey gave the status of the FFC
negotiations saying she has reviewed various correspondence. She
said she will place this on the Council agenrla for November 18,
1991.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ms. Storey reviewed the Sunshine Law and how it applies to the
Industrial Board memhers. The memhers asked questions regarding
the possihilities of "running into" another memher(s) and whether
they can talk to one another. Ms. Storey said, speaking at
social functions should be done l",i th caution. Board members
should not discuss topics that may come before the board in the
future.
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Chairman Martin asked Ms.
voting member could discuss
members. Ms. Storey stated, no,
member a member of the board.
Storey whether an ex-officio, non
agenda topics with other board
she would consider an ex-officio
Pronosed Ad Valorem ~xemption Ordinance (for Industrial
Development Board). Chairman Martin asked Ms. Storey to review
the document and make recommendations and/or corrections. Ms.
Storey said there is a provision in the Florida Statutes for the
granting of ad valorem tax exemption, subje~t to a referendum.
This requires the City Council to take a~tion to place it on the
ballot or by a petition, signed by 10% of the registered
electors. Prior to this, an ordinan~e is to be adopted. Ms.
Storey further stated she wants to do additional research.
Mr. Gleason suggested if the ad valorem tax exemption requires a
referendum, research should be done of other municipalities
that have granted exemptions and determine their Sllccess rate.
Mr. Fong also discussed the affe~t of impaLt fees on potential
industry. He suggested a market study be done as well as a
competition factor. Discussion followed as to ways to encourage
(g i ve i ncent i ves) indus try to come to Edgewa ter . I t was de~ i ded
that the board bring suggestions and possible changes to the
ordinance to the December board meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None to report at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
There bping no additional
motion and second was made
8:20 p.m.
business to
to adjourn.
come before the Board, a
The meeting adjourned at
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Sondra Meager-Pengov, Se~retary
Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 1991
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