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11-01-1984 .. '-J o CITY OF EDGEWATER Industrial Development Board Noyember I, 1984 Minu.tes The meeting was called to order by Chairman Massey at 7:10 p.m. in the Community Center. ROLL CALL Members present: Mrs. Middleton, Mrs. Massey, Messrs. Cichewicz, Gnau, Faidley and Foleno. Excused: Mr. Schneider. Absent: Mr. Vazquez. Also present~_ Mrs. Taylor, Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Mr. Gnau and seconded by Mr. Faidley to approve the minutes of the September 6, 1984 meeting CARRIED 6-0. OLD BUSINESS Mrs. Massey informed those present of the activities in New Smyrna Beach during Industrial Appreciation Week. She attended the City sponsored luncheon at the Islander and felt that she had gleaned many good ideas which could be useful should Edgewater undertake such a fair at a later time. CORRESPONDENCE The Chairman advised the Board members that Molding Technology of Lake Monroe, Florida, had requested an updated list of manufacturers in the Edgewater area, and this list was provided to them. A letter dated October 22, 1984 from the Florida Department of Commerce was read into the records. This letter contained copies of new rules and application forms for funding from the Economic Development Trans- portation Fund. No matching funds are required, but matching partici- pation by local government is important, the letter stated. Mrs. Massey pointed out that there are expanding industries in the City which would qualify for this grant. She asked for the Board's recommenda- tions regarding this matter. Mr. Gnau motioned that this letter and application be submitted to the City Council for appropriate action. Mr. Cichewicz seconded the motion, which CARRIED 6-0. Mrs. Massey said that she would send the letter and let the Mayor and City Council know that the Board is willing to assist in any way that they can. It was felt that Park Avenue should be one of those streets considered for improvement. A letter from The Pennsylvania State University requesting that the City Industrial Development Board complete a 13 page survey of local industrial development groups was reviewed by the members. Mrs. Massey asked the Board's opinion as to whether this survey pertained to the City's Indus- trial Development Board. Mr. Cichewicz felt that the questions would be simple enough to answer. After some discussion, Mr. Cichewicz suggested that each member take a copy of the survey home to work on and come to the next meeting and compare answers and complete the survey for submission to the University. He felt that the Board should try to cooperate with the request. It was agreed that this would be done. Mrs. Massey referred to her letter to the Planning and Zoning Board con- cerning permitted uses in the industrial zones. She asked if any of the members had anything further they would like brought before the Planning Board. Mr. Cichewicz asked if there was a response from the Planning Board and was advised that there was none. He noted that this Board has offered to work with them if there was something specific which needed work. He expressed surprise that there was no follow up from the Planning and Zoning Board. The memorandum from the Daytona Beach Community College Project Director, Lois Wescott, outlining planned programs at the college was called to the members' attention. r Q o Mrs. Massey explained that the Chamber of Commerce Economic Board has organized a Task Force which is comprised of both New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater people. This group provides specific information for an industry wishing to corne into the area. Walt Walter with the Southeast Bank is Chairman and helps with the financing end. Flo Baker with the State Employment Office provides information for the employment side. Utilities, transportation, real estate and local administration people are part of this Task Force Committee. Mr. Foleno commented that there needs to be somebody on the Board who is familiar with taking surveys and who has the time. Mrs. Massey said that this is what the Task Force would do. Mr. Foleno said that he did a lot of surveys on his job with an engineering firm up north. Mrs. Massey read the newspaper article concerning the Industrial Board members in New Smyrna Beach continuing their visits to industrial sites. Mrs. Massey said that it is important to remember to show those industries already here that we appreciate them. Mr. Faidley motioned that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Minutes submitted by Joan Taylor Industrial Development Board November 1, 1984 - 2 -