02-02-1989
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
7:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
Chairman Robert Richards called to order a regular meeting of the
Edgewater Industrial Development Board at 7:00 p.m., Thursday,
February 2, 1989, in the conference room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Andrew, Mr. Azzarello, Mrs. Baker, Mr.
Hanson, Mr. Baldwin, and Mr. Richards. Also present was Dorothy
Garrity, Secretary. Mr. Martin was excused.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mrs. Baker stated she had spoken with Roland Smith, Chairman of the
New Smyrna Beach Industrial Board, and he was still interested in a
joint meeting with the Edgewater Industrial Board. She added the
subject had been brought up at a recent Economic Development Task
Force meeting. Mr. Richards pointed out he would not be present
for the March meeting, and asked that the joint meeting be rescheduled
for April if possible. Mrs. Baker stated she would contact Mr. Smith
of New Smyrna Beach, and Mayor Goodrich of Oak Hill.
Mrs. Baker stated she had gotten an address of a Mr. Jones of the
F.E.C. railroad. She added that a representative from Oak Hill,
New Smyrna Beach, and the Economic Development Task Force would
like to be present if Edgewater had a meeting with him regarding
the railroads plans and problems in the area. She suggested a
letter be sent to Mr. Jones to see when he would be available, and
that the Mayor, City Council, and Mr. Wadsworth, Utilities Super-
intendent also be present. There was further discussion regarding
the F.E.C. railroad.
The members discussed possibly sending a letter to Cushman, A Division
Of Outboard Marine Corporation, who recently purchased Noland Car
Company, welcoming them to the area and offering whatever assistance
they may need.
The members discussed sending a letter to Clay Henderson offering
support for anything that would help bring industry to Southeast
Volusia County.
There was some discussion regarding the proposed "spaceport" comlng
to the area, and the industrial growth that would follow.
The members discussed the availability of water for fire protection
to the P.I.D. zoned property.
After some discussion, the members agreed that industry has never
been given any incentive or assistance to come to the area.
The members discussed the fact that Dave Richmond and Mike Cooney
had left the Volusia County Business Development Corporation. The
members agreed the loss of Mr. Richmond and Mr. Cooney was a blow
to industry. Mrs. Baker moved "the Board send a letter in support
of the idea of bringing Mr. Cooney back, because he is very familiar
with all of the properties in Volusia County, and by bringing in a
new person we would lose eight (8) months to a year before they would
be able to get going on any projects, where Mr. Cooney could step in
and continue with no delay. The letter should be sent to the Volusia
County Council of Governments in support of hiring Mike Cooney as the
Director of the Volusia County Development Corporation." Mr. Azzarello
seconded. Motion Carried-6-0.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Azzarello stated he had checked into billboards on the Inter-
state endorsing Edgewater as a nice place to live. He discovered
it would not be feasible. He suggested replacing the City limit
signs with "Welcome to Edgewater" signs which would state they were
sponsored by the Edgewater Industrial Board at U.S. 1, North and South
and S.R. 442 City limits. Mrs. Baker suggested using our City Seal
"The Hospitality City." Mr. Azzarello suggested some type of slogan
that would be condusive to bring industry and business into the City.
Mr. Baldwin' brought up the Blue Chip Program. Mrs. Baker stated Mr.
Bill Dodd handled it for New Smyrna Beach, and there was a lot of
work involved. Mrs. Baker explained the Blue Chip Program was a
high designation for industry to come into a City, (like being a
four (4) star restaurant) which was initiated by the State. There
are certain criteria to be met before the City could be included.
The Board discussed looking into the criteria so the City could
formulate the proper goals.
There was more discussion regarding slgnage at the City limits, size,
cost, and materials needed. Mr. Azzarello moved that the Council
review and possibly update our current signs at the City limits to
include the City logo and "Welcome to Edgewater the Hospitality City."
Mrs. Baker seconded. Motion Carried 6-0.
There was further discussion regarding the sale of Noland Car Company
to Cushman, a Division of Outboard Marine Corporation, and sending
a letter welcoming the new company to the area along with a copy of
"What To Do" and "Where To Go" booklets prepared by Volusia County
and D.B.C.C., and the name and phone number of the Chairman of the
Industrial Board. Everyone was in favor of the idea. The members
agreed that Cushman coming to the area was a great start for industry
in the City.
There was some discussion regarding Edgewater Landing, Hacienda Del
Sol, and Live Oak Place.
There was some discussion regarding the proposed golf course ln Port
Orange, and the possibility of having one in Edgewater.
The members discussed the existing shell pit on Mango Tree Drive and
possibly stocking it with fish and having boat rentals.
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Hanson moved to adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Beverly Kinney, Secretary
Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 2, 1989
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