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CITY OF EDGEWATER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1991
7:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
Chairman Joe Martin called to order a regular meeting of the
Industrial Development Board at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3,
1991, in the conference room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL: Members present
Rymsza, Mr. Williams, and Mr.
Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Hanson
Beverly Kinney, Secretary.
were Mr. Koch, Mr. Martin, Mrs.
Gleason (arrived at 7:14 p.m.).
were excused. Also present was
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of August 2, 1990, were
presented for approval. Mr. Koch moved to approve, seconded by
Mr. Martin. Motion Carried 5-0.
The minutes of September 2, 1990, were presented for approval.
Mr. Koch moved to approve, seconded by Mrs. Rymsza. Motion
Carried 5-0.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Demoqraphics: Mr. Koch stated that
report to the members, but would
next regularly scheduled meeting.
he was not ready to give a
try to have something for the
By-Laws: There were some minor changes/correction made to the
draft. Mr. Gleason moved to have the secretary make the
changes/corrections, forward a copy to each member and then
forward it to the Council for approval. Mr. Williams seconded
the motion. Motion Carried 5-0.
Ad-Hoc Committee (Task Force): Mr. Gleason suggested that the
chairman contact the applicants to see if they are still
interested in serving. It was agreed that the following
questions should be asked of each applicant, by the chairman,
during as a part of the selection process:
1. Are you still interested in serving;
2. How much time do you have available to devote
to the committee for research and meetings;
3. What do you expect to contribute to the task force;
4. What do you hope to accomplish; and
5. What are your personal feelings regarding
industrial development?
There was some discussion regarding the letter of interest and
packet of information from Charles Burkett and Associates who
have volunteered to serve on the committee.
Mr. Gleason moved that the chairman take the responsibility to
contact the applicants, ask the above mentioned questions, and
report his findings and recommendations to the members at the
next regularly scheduled meeting. Mr. Williams seconded the
motion. Motion Carried 5-0.
Pamphlet: Mr. Martin stated some of the photographs needed to
complete the pamphlet were not ready. He added that when the
photo's are ready he will take them to Brewer Printer, along with
the updated literature, so that another draft can be done for the
Board's review.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Election of Chairman: Mr. Koch and Mr. Gleason nominated Mr.
Martin for chairman. Mr. williams moved to close the nominations,
seconded by Mrs. Rymsza. Mr. Martin was elected chairman
unanimously.
Mr. Martin called a recess at 8:20 p.m..
8:30 p.m..
The meeting resumed at
Election of Vice-Chairman: Mr. williams and Mrs. Rymsza
nominated Mr. Koch. Mr. Koch stated that he was not sure he
would have the time required, because of his job at Southeast
Bank. Mr. Koch nominated Mrs. Rymsza. Mr. Gleason moved to
close the nominations, seconded by Mr. Williams. Mrs. Rymsza was
elected vice-chairman unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Chairman's Reports: Mr. Martin discussed the Sunshine Law with
the members. There was a question as to who can interpret the
Sunshine Law for the members ie: a City Attorney or the Attorney
General. Mr. Gleasen discussed asking the City Council to poll
other cities for their interpretations of the Sunshine Law. Mr.
Gleason moved to request that the City Council survey other
cities (Orlando, Jacksonville, Pensicola, Fort Myers, Melbourne)
to get their interpretations of the Sunshine Law as it pertains
to Boards, Ad Hoc Committees or any non-elected advisory boards.
Mr. Williams seconded. Motion Carried 5-0. Mr. Martin stated
that in the end the answer will come from our City Attorney, but
in the mean time it might be better to get the answer directly
from the Attorney General. Mr. Gleason suggested a joint
workshop with the chair people and the City Attorney to discuss
the Sunshine Law and make a determination.
Mr. Martin showed the members an overlay of the PID property
which shows the loss of land due to the 100 year flood plain,
hardwood hammocks, and the eagle's nest. Mr. Martin stated that
DCA objects to the PID property because of the above noted
problems, but he added that the city should know more after their
meeting with DCA.
Mr. Martin stated that the City Manager, the Planning and Zoning
Director, Jim Reichardt of the Volusia County Business
Development Corporation, Mr. Dyer of the Florida East Coast
Railroad, and he will be meeting on the 9th of January to discuss
the PID property.
Board Member Reports:
None.
There being no further business to come before the. Board, Mr.
Williams moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Koch. The meeting
adjourned at approximately 8:57 p.m..
Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting
Thursday, January 3, 1991
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By:
Beverly Kinney, Secretary
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