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02-11-1987 '- " ~ ~ ~ u CITY OF EDGEWATER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1987 CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL Chairman Ralph Racca called to order a regular meeting of the Industrial Development Board at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 11, 1987, in the conference room of City Hall. ROLL CALL: Members present were Ralph A. Racca, Caryl Middleton, Florence Baker, Dale Andrew and Robert Richards. Also present was Beverly Kinney, Board Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of January 8, 1987 were presented for approval. Robert Richards moved to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Dale Andrew. Motion Carried 5-0. NEW BUSINESS: Staffing of Board Chairman Racca noted there had been at least two (2) advertisements in the paper for openings on various Boards in the City. Mrs. Baker stated she would call Mr. Fellman of Edgewater Machine. The suggestion was made that someone from Boston-Whaler might be a possibility, but the business is not in the City limits and may not be eligible. Finalization of plans for 1987 Mrs. Baker stated she was waiting for a call back from Mike Cooney of the Volusia County Development Committee regarding future Industrial Development Fairs and Industrial Appreciation Week. Mr. Cooney is interested in speaking to the Board. Chairman Racca felt Mr. Cooney speaking to the Board was a good idea, but wanted to look into the possibility of taking the federal contracts available to bring assist- ance to small businesses in the area. He also thought the Board could look into existing legislation and pending programs. Chairman Racca asked the Board if they wanted to continue with the annual Industrial Development Fair. Mrs. Baker felt an important issue would be introducing students in the area to the vocational fields available in the area. The Volusia County Manufacturing Assoc- iation was suggested as a possible solution. Mrs. Baker suggested inviting Lou Frye, the head of the Volusia County Manufacturing Assoc- iation, to speak to the Board. Chairman Racca read Resolution 79-R-39, section 3A, to the Board as a reminder of the duties and responsibilities they had to the City of Edgewater and to help define their goals of the year. The Board agreed there would be some type of Industrial Week Promotion and that the Board would cooperate with the Department of Commerce. The Board agreed that by having speakers corne in to educate them, they would be able to fulfill their duties as Board members. The secretary to the Board volunteered to gather information from surrounding cities regarding incentives to draw industry to the area. Chairman Racca requested the secretary to check into whether or not the Board was required to submit a budget, and if the Board was to do so, when it was to be done, and how detailed is was to be. Assigning of tasks Mrs. Baker volunteered for contacting people regarding varIOUS matters for the Board. Milestones The Board decided they were not really ready to discuss this Issue. T- 'l ) ~ ~ u MISCELLANEOUS: Watercraft, America Mrs. Baker was given the floor and brought up the fact that Watercraft, America would possibly lose a federal contract for a Target Boat to a company in California. The Board agreed to send a letter to Congress- man Chappell urging support to help Watercraft, America get the contract, because many of the jobs there corne from federal contracts. Speakers Mr. Beau Becker of Senator Chiles' office is scheduled to speak at the next regular Board meeting. He is obtaining material on federal programs, legislation pending and alternatives to bring programs into the area, and he plans to speak on those issues at the meeting. He will also have an open forum. Mrs. Baker stated representatives from Bob Graham's office, and Chappell's office will be present at the meeting. Mrs. Baker stated there would also be veterans from the area attending the meeting. The Board agreed to invite the Mayor and Council to attend. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chairman Racca stated he would not be interested in another term as Chairman, or being elected Vice-Chairman, due to his busy schedule. He felt he would not be able to fulfill his obligation to the Board in those positions, but he would continue to be a member. The Board felt he had done a good job, but understood how he felt. Caryl Middleton nominated Florence Baker as Chairman, Robert Richards seconded the motion. Mrs. Baker stated she had not been on the Board that long and would prefer to nominate Caryl Middleton, but Caryl Middleton declined because she did not have the time needed to devote to the Board. There were no other nominations from the floor. Nominations were closed and Florence Baker was elected Chairman 5-0. Ralph Racca nominated Caryl Middleton as Vice-Chairman, seconded by Robert Richards. There were no other nominations, and they were closed. Caryl Middleton was elected Vice-Chairman 5-0. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to corne before the Board, Caryl Middleton moved to adjourn, seconded by Robert Richards. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Beverly Kinney Industrial Development Board Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 11, 1987 -2-