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04-01-1982 o o CITY OF EDGEWATER Industrial Development Board Meeting Minutes April I, 1982 vice Chairman Duby called the meeting to order at 7:12 PM in the conference area of the Community Center. ROLL CALL Members present: Messrs. Breuilly, Faidley, Zigmund, Gnau, Duby, MoIster, Wheeler, Mrs. Massey. Excused: Mr. Siciliano. Absent: Mr. Sawyer. Also present: Mr. James W. Christopolus, FEC, Mrs. Winks, Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Mrs. Massey, seconded by Mr. Breuilly, and UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, to approve the minutes of the March 4, 1982 meeting. ADVERTISING Mrs. Massey reported on information she received on the advertising brochures. She had a meeting with Mr. MoIster to discuss how to proceed, b.ut final cost and format were not decided on. Mrs. Massey believes a special meeting would be in order. Mr. Duby noted that a special meeting can only be called by the Chairman or Vice Chairman. Mr. Zigmund did some checking and received a figure of $4 - 5,000 for color brochures. The Board felt that a color brochure is not necessary. Mr. MoIster suggested that a representative from FEC be invited to attend a special meeting to give the Board some gui- dance. I Moved by Mr. Breuilly, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, and UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, that the Advertising Committee be given authority to spend up to $2,000 on the advertising program. Moved by Mr. Breuilly, seconded by Mr. Gnau, and UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, to ask Mr. Mitchell to attend the next regular meeting. FEC PRESENTATION Mr. James W. Christopolus, Manager, Industrial Development/Regional Manager Sales and Service, of FEC was present to discuss the proposed development of the FEC Industrial Park. Mr. Christopolus noted that FEC does advertise, but is fortunate that in their day to day contact through their various offices, businesses generally come to them asking for available property in Florida. He noted that they will supply the Board with information per- taining to lot sizes, prices, etc. The property will be for sale or lease, and he believes that FEC may build to suit the individual. According to his time schedule the land will be developed and ready to be sold in approximately one year. He mentioned that FEC is available for any help the Board may need in their endeavor, and FEC will keep in close contact to keep the Board advised of> their progress. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Breuilly contacted Mr. Eaton, Florida Power and Light to obtain inror- mation on industrial property in the area. Mr. Eaton suggested that the Board purchase the book "Industrial Development Study", which is a complete compilation of industrial land in this area. Mr. Mitchell had received a copy of this book which was given to the Board. Mrs. Massey suggested that a certain group of pages be copied for each member which shows land in the immediate area. The secretary noted that the Board has received a few replies in response to the form letter sent out to area realtors on available industrial property. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM. Minutes submitted by: Debbie Winks o . J tr u1 I ;{~{~', , .Ii I'j/;} r /' I~ tJ v~~ ,~ ~ r I , 1 .1 1 , ., Date: . , . , .