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08-21-1986 Special v (.) '; CITY OF EDGE\JATER INDUSTRIAL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 21, 1986,7:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER MINUTES Chairman Racca cal led to order a special meeting of the Industiral Development Board at 7:00 P.M., August 21, 1986, in the Community Center. ROLL CALL: Board members present were: Ralph Racca, Caryl Middleton, Florence Baker and Dale Andrew. Member Edward Siconolfi was absent. Members Clarence Gnau and Darwin Schneider were excused. OLD BUSINESS: Chairman Racca stated he had just received word from Nancy Phi 11 ips from the Chamber of Commerce in Orlando that a gentleman named John Robbins from Claire Ferrara's office in Tallahassee will be the designated speaker for the Industrial Fair. Mr. Robbins is with the Bureau of Business Assistance, Department of Co~merce. Mrs. Baker informed the Board that she and her assistant, Mike Zucas, had contacted more businesses for participation in the Industrial Fair. Tarmac of Florida, Tool Engineering are not interested. Coronado Sports,,^,ear, Cenflair, Cedar 11~1" Stuff will have a display. Mrs. Baker will follow up on Super Swirl, formally Dupont Instruments, 2001 Group, Bethlehem Tool and Gear, Rentall, Tropical Blossom, Haco Manufacturing, Fluid Method Generator, and Personal Touch Lawncare. Chairman Racca said he would be taking care of the outdoor display requests by Coronado Paint and Watercraft. Mrs. Baker wanted clarification on the size of the tables available for display in the Community Center. Chairman Racca said the size of the tables were arprox- imately three (3) feet by eight (8) feet each. Chairman Racca informed the Board that the Community Center and Shuffle Board room had been reserved for the Industrial Fair, and the Board had received approval to hold the Industrial Fair. Chairman Racca sent a letter to Jerry Schweikart regarding the buses. Mrs. Baker said when she spoke with Mr. Schweikart, she only requested one (1) bus and when Chairman Racca wrote to Mr. Schweikart he had requested two (2) buses. Chairman Racca said the Board could go with one (1) bus and if needed, the Board would arrange for 1 a second bus at a later date. It was decided that either Chairman Racca or Mr Gnau would be responsible for the bus. Chairman Racca said he would cal I the Mayor personally about giving the proclamation at the Industrial Fair. Chairman Racca informed the Board that Mr. Robbins may not be able to speak at the opening ceremonies because he has to fly into Orlando from Tallahassee, and he may only be available to speak at the reception. The Board discussed briefly the plans New Smyrna Beach had for their Industrial Fair. nrs. Middleton is to get pricing for the programs and Chairman Racca will get back with her to final ize the program before printing. -1- v u ""~. Chairman Racca brought up the reception to follow the Industrial Fair in the Shuffle Board Room. Mrs. Middleton said she called Doris Massey regarding the reception. Mrs. Massey said she would be more than happy to help prepare the food, select the food, help get it there, help serve or whatever the Board needed her to do. JoAnn Taylor and Mary Lee Cook also offered their services. Mrs. Middleton suggested that the Board members and/or their spouses could help serve at the reception. Mrs. Baker suggested that Mrs. ~1iddleton be the Chairperson for the reception. The Board agreed to this. Chairman Racca brought up the Certificates of Appreciation. He felt that by the next meeting there should be a I ist of those participating in the Industrial Fair, and at that time the list will be turned over to the Secretary to fill out the Certific~tes of Appreciation. Chairman Racca said that as far as the tour route goes, it will have to wait until there is a complete I ist of all participants for tours in the Industrial Fair. Mrs. Middleton informed the Board that Southern Instruments was interested in a tour. Mrs. Baker will be contacting B & S Industries for a possible display or tour. Chairman Racca felt there would need to be some kind of barriers or something of that nature in the parking area to save room for the outdoor displays for the Industrial Fair. Mr. Andrew wanted to know if the city could smooth out some of the dirt roads for the Industrial Fair Tour, because of the "wash board condition" they are in. Chairman Racca told Mr. Andrew to contact Mr. Earl Copeland and see if something could be arranged.. Chairman Racca brought up the subject of the Honorary Chairman for the Industrial Fair. At the last meeting the Board discussed who was wanted as the Honorary Chairman for the Industrial Fair. Unfortunately, the name was published in the paper the next day, before Chairman Racca got a chance to talk to him. He turned it down because of business pressures and other things. He is wil ling to participate in the fair, but he can't assume the roll as Honorary Chairman. Chairman Racca informed the Board that there would not be an Honorary Chairman for the Industrial Fair, because it was unl ikely that anyone would want to assume it ~nowing they were second choice. The Board agreed not to have an Honorary Chairman for the Industrial Fa i r. Mrs Middleton will also be taking care of coffee and donuts the morning of the Industrial Fair. She said she would pay for the refreshments herself and turn in the receipts for reimbursement later. Mrs. Baker wanted to know if there were going to be any kind of decorations to show that it is Industrial Week. She also wanted to know if there were any decorations left over from last year that could be reused, and if not could the Board have a sign made up to be used year after year. Mrs. Middleton suggested moveable signs or I ighted portable signs. She also suggested the possibility of using signs from the local business I ike Fat Bob's, Florida Shores Shopping Plaza. Mrs. Middleton thought it would be a good idea to contact some of the local businesses to see if they would advertise the Industrial Fair and Industrial Week. Mrs. Baker suggested handing out Certificates of Appreciation to those busninesses who donated their signs. Mr. Andrew was put in charge of contacting businesses to donate their signs for advertising the Industrial Fair and Industrial Week. Mr. Andrew suggested posters for store windows. Chairman Racca thought that it may be too expensive. Mrs. Baker thought the initial cost may be high, but if you can use it year after year it pays for itself. Mrs. Middleton suggested involving the local school by having an art project done by the students for next years Industrial Fair. Chairman Racca asked Mr. Andrew to check into the cost of a sign to put up in front of the Community Center that could be used over and over again. Mr. Andrew agreed to do it. -2- u u Chairman Racca informed the Board that Noland Car Company did not make the list of final ists for the Industry Appreciation Award. Chairman Racca felt there should at least be an honorable mention.and he would ask Claire Ferrara if there is something along those I ines from the State of Florida Department of Commerce. If not, the Board will need to make something up to present to Noland Car Company, because they should get some kind of recognition for being nominated from this area. Chairman Racca said he needed to send letters to the Councilmen and Financial Institutions inviting them to the Industrial Fair. He is planning to include Mrs. Middleton's phone number for their R.S.V.P. .s. Mrs. Baker thought it would be a good idea for the future to travel to some other Industrial Fairs for ideas. She thought that perhaps the Department Of Commerce could supply information regarding upcoming Industrial Fairs. There being no further business, Mrs. Middleton made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Andrew seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.~1. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Beverly Kinney Industrial Development Board Minutes August 21, 1986 -3-