08-01-1991
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
104 N. RIVERSIDE DRIVE
P.O. Box 100 - Edgewater, Florida 32132-0100
(904) 428-3245 SunCom 371-7005
CITY OF EDGEWATER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1991
7:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
CAI_L TO ORnER:
Chairman Martin called to order a regular meeting of the
Industrial Development Board at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1,
1991 in the conference room of City Hall.
ROI.L CAI.L:
Members present were Mr. Koch, Ms. Swiney, Mr. Hanson, Ms.
Rymsza, Mr. Fong and Chairman Martin. Mr. Gleason was abspnt.
Also present was Sondra Meager-Pengov, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of May 30, 1991 were presented for approval. Mr.
Hanson moved to apprQve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr.
Koch. Motion CARRI~D 6-0.
Before going to continued business, Chairman Martin introduced
the new Board member, Philip Fong. Mr. Fong gave a brief history
of his background. He has been involved in real estatp in the
Orlando area since 1979, dealing mainly in commercial and
residpntial transactions. Chairman Martin then explained what
the Board has bepn accomplishing this past year.
CONT r NlJF:D JJI IS I NF:SS :
P.I.D. - Status of ~nvironment Asspssment Chairman Martin
stated approval from F.E.C. and property owners must be had
before anyone is Able to inspect the P.I.D. property.
Chairman Martin.also said the acting
letter prepared for the BOArd this
rp-ceivp-d it. Until notification from
standstill.
City Attorney was to have a
week, but as yet he hAS not
the attorney we are at a
Review of Comments on "Conc-e!:1t One" - Chairman Martin statpd that
70% of the P.I.D. is required to be open land. He also said the
comments from Public Works and Utilities are favorable conc-erning
the "Concep t One II and l",hen a 11 the comments are rece i ved from the
department heads, the plans for the P..I.D. will be shown to
Counc-il.
Economic Analysis - Mr. Koch distributed a cost analysis to the
Board members. The figures were taken from New Smyrna Beac-h golf
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course. The figures show by the tenth year a profit would be had
and by year 2026 all the debt would be paid. He then distributed
a worksheet showing approximate figures he came up with.
Discussion followed regarding lease purchase, expenses involved
in developing a golf course and the payback expected, also the
city's bonding capabilities.
Brochure - Status
something definite
It was decided to hold the brochure until
comes through regarding the P.I.D.
Status of Chamber of Commerce Ombudsman CommitteE" - Ms. Swiney
reported her meeting with the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber
is awaiting comments from cities so they can compile information
for the permitting process and steps necessary to take in various
areas, as for bringing in new business or expansion of existing
businesses. Attorneys are forwarding questions they receive from
variou? cities with regard to types of development, so as to have
~a bas~s to put together a packet or information system for
someone coming into the area needing information. An ombudsman
is being hired by Volusia County Business Development Corporation
to develop this information system. Unfortunately everything is
being focused to Daytona instead of southeast Volusia. The
Chamber is striving to do something with all business problems,
not just with new business wanting to come in, but with existing
business. Basically it is in a holding pattern. They are
awaiting finalization of some of the information from the county
as well as the rest of the cities.
Chairman Martin expressed his concern with involving more small
businesses in the Industrial Appreciation program. He asked the
Board to consider ways to involve these businesses.
Chairman Martin called a brief recess at B:10 p.m.
Chairman Martin reconvened the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
County Fronomic DevE"lonment - Grepn Ribbon Committpp - Chairman
Martin reported on the Green Ribbon Committee meeting he
attended. He was informed that he is now the official Edgewater
representative for the committee. He said when the committee
report is available he will present it to the Board.
Vi.deo of
of doing
priority
Frl~ewater - Mr. Martin briefly discussed the possibility
a video on Edgewater. It was decided this is not a
at this time.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Chairman's Reports - None to report at this time.
Board Member Reports - Mr. Hanson stated small businesses have a
problem in providing input. He thought there may be a way to get
them involved in Industrial Appreciation Week. He said more
people need to be aware of the small businesses and what they
have to offer. Ms. Swiney suggested providing a "preferred
customer list". Chairman Martin said he can see this fitting in
with the ombudsman. A way to get to these people is needed.
Chairman Martin asked for suggestions from the members.
Mr. Fong reviewed industrial planning options and showed
different suggestions he found, one being on a golf course.
ADjOURNMENT:
There being no
motion and second
9:00 p.m.
further business to
was made to adjourn.
come before the Board, a
The meeting adjourned at
Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 1, 1991
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Sondra Meager-Pengov, Secretary
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