10-06-1988
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1988
7:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Bob Richards called to order a regular
meeting of the Industrial Development Board at 7:00 p.m., Thursday,
October 6, 1988, in the conference room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL: Members present were Mr. Andrew, Mrs. Baker, Mr. Hanson,
Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Richards. Mr. Azzarello and Mr. Baldwin were
excused. Beverly Kinney, Secretary was also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of June 2, 1988, July 7, 1988,
August 4, 1988 and September 1, 1988, were presented for approval.
Mr. Hatfield moved to approve the minutes as written, seconded by
Mr. Hanson. Motion Carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Industrial Appreciation Seminar: The Board discussed the seminar
which was held at the Smyrna Yacht Club. The Board felt there
should be a follow up regarding reservations for the seminar next
year so there will be better attendance. Mrs. Baker moved to send
a letter to Fred Baker of the Chamber of Commerce thanking him for
getting the seminar together. Mr. Richards seconded. Motion
Carried 5-0.
Proposed Volusia County Borrow Pit: The Board discussed the County's
proposal to put a borrow pit on Mango Tree Drive. Mr. Hatfield moved
that the City should try to purchase the property for later development
of a recreational park or an industrial park. Mr. Hanson seconded.
Motion Carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
MISCELLANEOUS:
Mrs. Baker stated she would like to see members of the Industrial
Board at the South East Volusia Economic Development Board meetings
to represent the City of Edgewater. She stated the next meeting
was scheduled for October 12, 1988.
The Board discussed the T.I.P. Program (Tapping Industrial Potential)
which is being proposed by the Volusia County Development Corporation.
The Board decided they would read over the material provided by Mrs.
Baker and discuss it at the next meeting.
The Board discussed having joint meetings with New Smyrna Beach and
Oak Hill. There was some discussion regarding the need for another
elementary school in the area.
Mr. Britt Bochiardy, a real estate agent, was present and given
permission to address the Board. He discussed several prospects
for industrial development that he was currently working on.
The Board discussed duel enrollment and the Mary Carl Program. It
was noted that D.B.C.C. and U.C.F. are involved in this program.
Mrs. Baker stated she have pamphlets available about vocational
rehabilitation for prisoners if anyone was interested.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Hatfield
moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Hanson. The meeting adjourned at
approximately 7:50 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Beverly Kinney, Secretary