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CITY OF EDGEWATER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1988
7:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
Chairman Robert Richards called to order a regular meeting of the
Industrial Development Board on Thursday, December 1, 1988, at
7:00 p.m., in the conference room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Andrew, Mr. Azzarello, Mrs. Baker, Mr.
Baldwin, Mr. Hanson, and Mr. Richards. Councilman Dan Hatfield
and Beverly Kinney, Secretary were also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of October 6, 1988, were presented for approval. Mrs.
Baker moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Hanson. Motion Carried 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Available Land for Business and Industry: The Board discussed the
possibility of making a list of available properties for anyone
interested. Mrs. Baker stated the V01usia County Business Develop-
ment Corporation makes such a booklet, which the City receives.
Mr. Hanson brought up the Volusia County Business Development Corp.,
and asked if Edgewater belonged to it. Mrs. Baker stated yes.
Mrs. Baker stated previously the Volusia County Business Development
Corporation had asked the City for all sites available of ten (10)
acres or more, and she was sure the Board had made an effort to do
so. Mrs. Baker suggested getting in touch with some of the larger
land holders to see if they would be willing to corne into the City.
She brought up F.E.C. and the fact that they are only in need of
water to develop their property, but she had no other information.
The Board also discussed the failed selling of Watercraft, and the
fact that they are going to need their current facilities, because
they are expecting more work.
Mr. Richards suggested the Board should corne up with a comprehensive
plan of what the Board was supposed to do and set goals at the next
regular meeting for the upcoming year.
Mrs. Baker brought up the recent article in the paper regarding the
T.I.P. program, and read a part of the article to the members. She
felt it was very important to take this to the Council. The Secretary
stated it would be corning before Council on the nineteenth of the month.
The Secretary stated Mr. Carl Overstreet was the City's appointed
representative to the M.P.O. Mrs. Baker felt that if Mr. Overstreet
was not able to attend the meeting, he should have an alternate to
stand in for him. (Metropolitan Planning Organization) The Sec-
retary stated that the memo to Council regarding representation at
the M.P.O. and V.C.O.G. (Volusia Council of Governments) will be
on the Council agenda of the nineteenth.
Mrs. Baker stated there would be a supplement in the newspaper for
Industrial Appreciation Week. Members of the Board will be asked
to gather needed information for the supplement. The supplement
will include photographs, and the businesses will be asked what
their needs are and what they produce, in hopes of bringing more
businesses to the area.
The Board discussed the need for a pamphlet for prospective businesses
which would have easy to follow instructions on the proper procedures
to start a business. They agreed that "So You Want To Start A Business
In Edgewater" would be the title. (Councilman Hatfield's idea.)
There was some discussion about certain business people corning to the
Board for guidance and assistance in following proper procedure if
there were any possible complications in getting a business started.
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The Board discussed and agreed to go before Council on the nineteenth
to show support for a pamphlet for prospective businesses.
Mr. Hanson moved to recommend that Council authorize the City to have
pamphlets for prospective businesses which would be entitled "So You
Want To Start A Business In Edgewater." Mr. Azzarello seconded.
Motion Carried 6-0.
Resignation: Danny Hatfield: Councilman Hatfield gave his verbal
resignation to the Board. He stated it had been an interesting and
educational experience for him. He added he was pleased to have been
recently elected to the City Council. Councilman Hatfield stated he
would like to see the Industrial Board assist various groups and
businesses coming into the City by walking them through the various
steps of starting a business. Mr. Azzarello moved to accept Mr.
Hatfield's resignation, seconded by Mr. Andrew. Motion Carried 6-0.
By-Laws: Update:
The Board discussed the proposed amendment in Article IV of the By-Laws
which stated "Candidates for membership shall be interviewed by a
Screening Committee, and the top choices referred to the City Council
for final action." Mrs. Baker moved to adopt, seconded by Mr. Baldwin.
Motion Carried 6-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business to be discussed.
MISCELLANEOUS:
The Board discussed the indoor flea market and asked Councilman Hat-
field questions regarding the recent Land Development and Regulatory
Agency meeting he had attended.
Election of Vice-Chairman:
The Board discussed having to elect a new vice-chairman since Mr.
Hatfield had been elected to Council and had to resign from the
Board. Mrs. Baker moved to elect Mr. Andrew as vice-chairman,
seconded by Mr. Azzarello. Motion Carried 6-0.
The Board discussed the fact that elections for chairman and vice
chairman would be held next month at their regular meeting, and
the election of Mr. Andrew as vice-chairman was to fill the unex-
pired term of former vice-chairman Dan Hatfield.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mrs. Baker
moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Azzarello. The meeting adjourned
at approximately 7:50 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Beverly Kinney
Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting
Thursday, December 1, 1989
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