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CITY OF EDGEWATER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8,
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY
BOARD
1989
HALL
Chairman Robert Richards called to order a
Industrial Development Board at 7:00 p.m.,
1989, in the Conference Room of City Hall.
regular meeting of the
Thursday, November 8,
ROLL CALL:
Members
Rymsza,
excused.
present were Mr. McClain, Mr. Boyce, Mr.
and Mr. Richards. Mr. Baldwin and Mr.
Also present was Beverly Kinney, Secretary.
Martin, Ms.
Hanson were
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of October 5, 1989, were presented for approval.
There were no objections and Mr. Richards approved the minutes as
presented.
CONTINUED ITEMS:
Johns Street: Mr. Richards reported that he had been involved in
a recent meeting with a representative from Florida East Coast
Railroad, Mark P. Karet, Planning and Zoning Director, two
Council members, two representatives from Daytona Beach Community
College, Carl Overstreet, Superintendent of Public Works, Doris
Massey and Dr. Morgan, land owners, and Elly Johnson, City
Manager, to decide if the opening of Johns Street should be
considered. Mr. Richards stated the biggest hurdle was how to
finance the project. Mr. Richards ended by saying the City
Manager is planning to get the City Council going on this.
There was discussion regarding a County park which is to be
developed behind Daytona Beach Community College. It was noted
that the only access will be a dirt road which will be shared by
residents in the area.
The members discussed the fact that Florida East Coast Railroad
will probably allow a crossing at Johns Street.
The members discussed the possibility of the City purchasing
property for an industrial park which could either be sold or
leased with the infrastructure in place up front. There was
discussion regarding possible funding or revenue bonding
available for such an endeavor. There was also discussion
regarding New Smyrna Beach Airport Industrial Park, and the
industrial park in DeLand.
The members discussed the fact that most industry coming into the
area wanted to come to areas already developed and ready for use,
per Volusia County Business Development Corporation (V.C.B.D.C.>.
It was also noted that V.C.B.D.C. was spending 33% of its budget
to hire a firm to advertize this area nationwide.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
The Board discussed the recent inquiry regarding property in the
P.I.D. zoning district (lots 35A, 35BB, 35C, and 350 to 35Z>
which is in the process of being purchased. Mr. Richards stated
he would contact the people handling the closing and report back
at the next meeting.
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Mr. Martin stated he had run across a copy of "Profile of the
Greater Edgewater Area and Revenue Bonding Available in
Edgewater", but there was no mention as to when the booklet was
prepared, or who put the booklet together.
There being no further business to
Martin moved to adjourn, seconded
adjourned at approximately 7:35 p.m.
come
by Mr.
before the Board, Mr.
Boyce. The meeting
Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 8, 1989
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