06-17-1982
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Industrial Development Board Meeting Minutes
June 17, 1982, 7:00 p.m.
Mrs. Massey called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the conference area
of the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Messrs. Poland, Faidley, Gnau, Schneider, Sawyer, Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Kane,
and Mrs. Middleton. Excused: Mr. Foleno. Absent: Mr. Siciliano. Also
present, Mrs. Taylor, Secretary. One member of the press was also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Gnau, seconded by Mrs. Massey, and UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, to
approve the minutes of the May 6, 1982 meeting as submitted.
ELECTION OF NEW VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mrs. Massey opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Gnau
nominated Mr. Siciliano, seconded by Mrs. Massey, and it was UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED to elect Mr. Siciliano Vice Chairman.
OLD BUSINESS
Mrs. Massey reviewed the action taken at the Ad Hoc meeting, which was
called to discuss advertising. Mr. Ken Millard was present to give his
input into promotion and advertising. The information about Edgewater
containing geographical, community, city government, and tax data was
discussed. It was the opinion of most members that the initial contact
with industries with the potential for relocating in this area should be
by letter, with a personalized approach. If a favorable response was
received~ they would be provided with more information. It was felt that
more data on taxes and the availability of Industrial Revenue Bonds should
be included.
Obtaining mailing lists was discussed. It was agreed that
could be purchased with the money presently in the budget.
and Mr. Poland will look into obtaining mailing lists, get
submit a report at the next meeting.
Types of industry which would be an asset to the community were discussed.
Those mentioned were warehousing, electrical components, boatbuilding,
toy manufacturing, garment industry, food processing.
the mailing lists
Mr. Schneider
costs and
With regard to Industrial Revenue Bonds, it would be more inviting to
industry if bonds could be offered. Mr. Sawyer agreed to look into bonds
and have this information ready at the next meeting.
The F.E.C. will be invited to meet with the Board. Some of the auestions
which might be asked of them are: Transportation: Will there be 'a penalty if
thereis transportation other than rail? What do they have planned? What
do they want? What kind of industry are they looking for? How much is it
going to cost? Are they leasing or selling? Terms of lease? When will
they be ready to lease or sell? Will there be maintenance fees? Do they
want Industrial Revenue Bonds? What do they expect the City of Edgewater
to do for them to get this project off the ground?
Mr. Schneider agreed to get some information from the County on proposed
roads for the area, and submit this at the next meeting.
Mrs. Massey requested that a copy of the F.E.C. site plan be provided for
the next meeting. She also asked the Board members to be prepared to
discuss and plan for the budget at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Minutes submitted by
Joan Taylor
Secretary
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