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05-01-1986 Q o CITY OF EDGEWATER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 1,1986 7:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER MINUTES Vice Chairman Racca called the Industrial Development Board meeting to order at 7:05 P.M., May 1, 1986 in the Edgewater Community Center. ROLL CALL Members present were Ralph Racca, Caryl Middleton, Edward Siconolfi, Florence Baker, Dale Andrew Mr. Clarence Gnau was excused. Darwin Schneider arrived late. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The new board members, Florence Baker and Dale Andrews were welcomed by Vice Chairman Racca. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN There was discussion as to whether Mr. Schneider would be interested, the members want to ask him before they hold an election. Mr. Racca stated he would serve an interim chairman until an election is held. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held April 3, 1986 were presented for approval. Mrs. Middleton moved to approve these minutes, being seconded by Mr. Siconolfi. Motion CARRIED 4-0. At this time, Mr. Schneider arrived and the board returned to the business of the election of a chairman. Mr. Schneider declined the chairmanship, for the reason he can't devote the needed time to the job. Mrs. Middleton nominated Mr. Racca. Mr. Racca stated his one reservation with this would be the fact that the Industrial Fair needs to be planned in the next few months to be successful. He plans to be up north and someone would have to take over one meeting for him. There was conversation regarding the budget of $600. the board has to work with on this project and that things would be taken care of for Mr. Racca. There being no other nominations, a voted was taken on Ralph Racca being chairman of the board. THE VOTE CARRIED 5-0. Darwin Schneider nominated Mrs. Middleton for Vice Chairman, being seconded by Mr. Racca. THE VOTE CARRIED 4-1. Mrs. Middleton voting NO. OLD BUSINESS Resolution 86-R-20 Chairman Racca informed the board this resolution was approved by Council and the changes were pretty much as the board suggested. He went over the basic changes that were made; one being the matter of a member living outside the City limits, the other regarding the quorum of a meeting. It will take the majority of the entire membership to adopt any coarse of action at a meeting. o ~ Nomination for 1986 Florida Industrial Appreciation Program Chairman Racca reviewed a letter from Mr. Gnau, who was going to Tropical Blossom and Noland Car Company, as potential nominations for the industry of the area to submit for the Industry Appreciation Award. He was suc- cessful at the Noland Car Company, however, he got the impression the Tropical Blossom people weren't too interested. He suggested that the Noland Car Company be submitted as our nomination for this award. Industrial Appreciation Fair The fair will be held September 20th. There was discussion regarding the letters being mailed out. It was agreed to get in touch with Mrs. Massey for some of this information. Chairman Racca reminded the members that one of the problems last time was lack of publicity. This year we were going to try to get this on the back of the water bills. Mrs. Baker questioned joining the City of New Smyrna Beach in this effort. Since the City of Edgewater and the City of New Smyrna Beach have a joint Chamber of Commerce, they could all three work together. The question came up as to whether the City of New Smyrna Beach would be interested in a joint venture. Mrs. Baker volunteered to approach the New Smyrna Beach Industrial Board and the chamber to see if there is an interest in joining with the City of Edgewater in promoting industry. Chairman Racca commented he does not think we want to go in this direction. He feels we should discuss the pros and cons of going along with New Smyrna Beach, or going it alone like we did last year. Mr. Scneider spoke in favor of contacting the chamber, and Mrs. Baker commented that it could be a benefit having all three boards working together on a project like this. Mr. Schneider suggested that Mrs. Baker informally approach the chamber. It was agreed that she could informally approach the chamber and the other board, to determine whether or not it would be feasible to have an Industrial Fair, coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce that includes both Edgewater and New Smyrna Beach. No committments can be made, since this will have to go before our Council for any decisions. Chairman Racca asked for guidance from the other board members as to what else needs to be done in preparing for this fair. Mrs. Schneider suggested we contact our industries, don't commit ourselves to anyone particular thing but get their responses. Mrs. Baker suggested perhaps a business man in this area could head up a committee such as this, to do some of the leg work involved and give us some good ideas about fairs that he may have attended. Mr. Wagner and Mr. Noland were mentioned. Since Mr. Noland's business was chosen as the industry to represent Edgewater, it was agreed to ask him if he would accept the position of honorary chairman for this and possibly give us some additional insight on trade shows that he has been to in the past. Chairman Racca stated he has no objections to appointing an honorary chairman, however, what do we expect from him? It was agreed to get input and insight from him as to how we could better show what this community does. He certainly has been to more trade shows than most of us. Chairman Racca suggested that Mr. Gnau be the board's representative to talk to Mr. Noland about this. -2- o o Chairman Racca wrapped up tonight's achievements: (1) Florence Baker is going to inquire as to the participation of the Chamber of Commerce and the New Smyrna Beach Industrial Board in the possible joint fair or separate fairs. (2) We are going to contact the industries and deter- mine how many are going to be participating. (3) We are going to appoint an honorary chairman. Mr. Schneider brought out the question of what is an eligible industry. His definition of industry is the processing of raw materials into manu- factured goods. A cabinet shop, a truss plant, the man who makes sur- boards, are eligible, but do we want to put a limit on the number of employees or anything? It was agreed that we need to encourage participation, every business should be able to display and the major market people should be on tour. Mrs. Middleton suggested at our next meeting we could appoint members to be responsible for different areas. One for the tours, one for the letters, one for the reception afterwards, getting the certificates and so forth. It was agreed that the board chairman should be co-chairman with the honorary chairman for the project. There was discussion about the letters that should go out. Chairman Racca stated he would contact Mrs. Massey and get with the board secretary about how it was done last year. NEW BUSINESS 1986 Seventh Annual Florida Industrial Development Workshop Chairman Racca read the invitation to this workshop. The fee is $75.00, due prior to June 20th. Anyone wishing to go should get in touch with the board's secretary. MISCELLANEOUS None ADJOURNMENT Mr. Siconolfi made a motion to adjourn, being seconded by Mrs. Middleton. Meeting adjourned 7:59 P.M. Minutes submitted by: Debbie Sigler -3-