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CITY OF EDGEWATER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1990
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, February 1,
1990, in the conference room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. McClain, Mr. Martin, Mr. Hanson, and Mr.
Richards. Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Boyce were excused. Mrs. Rymsza
was absent. Also present was Beverly Kinney, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the January 22, 1990, special meeting were
presented for approval. Mr. Hanson moved to approve, seconded by
Mr. Richards. Motion Carried unanimously to approve.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Goals for 1990: Mr. Martin read the purpose of the Board from
the By-laws into the record.
Mr. Richards stated he would check with the Chamber of Commerce
in regard to Industrial Appreciation Week. Mr. Hanson stated he
would speak with Fred Baker of the Chamber also.
The members noted that prior Industrial Appreciation functions
were not as successful as everyone had hoped. Industrial Fairs,
held previously were discussed. There was discussion about
having an Industrial Appreciation function on a Saturday or in
the evening in an attempt to have a better turnout, since most of
the invitees are involved in small industry and need to be at
their places of business during the week.
Mr. Richards believed the City should be working towards an
industrial park. It was agreed that the City Manager, City
Planner, and City Engineer should meet with the Board to discuss
this issue. Possible sites discussed by the members were
Coronado Farms and property on S.R. 442 near 1-95. The members
agreed the city should annex property in that area for an
industrial park. Mr. Hanson believed industry would not come to
an area if they had to fight for everything.
The industrial property inventory was discussed, and it was noted
that 350 of the available 405 acres was in the P.I.D. which had
no access at this time, and the rest of the property was
scattered throughout the I-I, 1-2, and 1-3 districts.
The recent sale of approximately 200 acres of property in the
P.I.D. district was discussed. Mr. Richards stated he would
contact the company that handled the closing to see if he could
find out who purchased the property and their proposed use.
The members discussed the Blue Chip Program and agreed it was a
low priority issue at this time.
Mr. Martin stated that he had spoken to Jim Reichardt of the
Volusia County Business Development Corporation (V.C.B.D.C.>, and
they were getting ready to update their industrial parks and
sites directory. Mr. Reichardt had also sent an active project
update which listed the product, building size required, and
number of jobs that would be available. It was noted that some
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of the products listed
and that an inventory
recently been done for
could fall under the B-2 zoning
of the property should be done
industrially zoned property.
district,
as it had
Mr. Martin stated he had spoken to Mrs. Massey
right-of-way deeded over to the city. He
possibility was of changing that to a 100'
response was that it was an issue that could
not donated.
regarding the
asked her what
right-of-way.
be negotiated,
60'
the
Her
but
Mr. Martin recapped
Internship Program.
the recent
Council
action regarding the
It was agreed that the City Manager, City Planner, and Jim
Reichardt should be invited to attend an Industrial Board meeting
in the near future.
Mr. Martin discussed the $2,500.00 Economic Development Matching
Grant Program. He stated he would talk to Mr. Karet, Director of
Planning and Zoning, about the 1991 budget.
A memo was received by Sue Koser, Executive Secretary, informing
the Board that Mr. Britt Bochiardy had approached Mr. Johnson to
offer assistance to the Board if they were interested.
Mr. McClain stated that since Tropical Blossom had just expanded
their business to Scandinavia they should receive some type of
recognition independent of the Chamber of Commerce. After some
discussion, Mr. McClain agreed to look into ways the city and
Industrial Board could give special recognition to businesses in
the city for their many achievements.
The members agreed that the city should be prepared to make some
investments up front regarding placement of infrastructure if
they want clean industry to develop.
The members discussed the property at Mango Tree Drive and 12th
Street. It was noted that the Future Land Use element of the
comprehensive plan designates this property as conservation.
Johns Street was briefly discussed, and as noted in Mr.
Johnson's memo of January 8, 1990, the problem is securing funds
to build the road that is needed.
Mr. Martin discussed the Economic Development Transportation Fund
which is available through the state. There are several
requirements which must be met by the city and the industry
interested in developing, but the state will provide up to
$2,000,000.00 for road access.
The rising cost of impact fees were discussed. Mr. Martin stated
the V.C.B.D.C. was working with the county to work out a payment
plan with developers instead of paying all of the impact fees up
front.
There being no further business to
Richards moved to adjourn, seconded by
adjourned at approximately 8:02 p.m.
come before the Board, Mr.
Mr. Hanson. The meeting
Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 1, 1990
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Beverly Kinney, Secretary
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