01-07-2009CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
January 7, 2009
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robert Lott called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:06 a.m.,
Wednesday, January 7, 2009, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Chairman Robert Lott
Present
Oscar Zeller
Absent
Eric Caplan
Present
Bob Williams
Present
Tim Howard
Present
Marcia Barnett
Present
Patricia Reid
Absent
Also present were Acting City Manager Tracey Barlow, Planning and Zoning Liaison Pat Card,
*ftwl Planning and Zoning Board member Robert McIntosh, Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Steve Dennis, Volusia County Economic Development Director Rick Michael,
Volusia County Economic Development Business Manager Rob Ehrhardt and Board Coordinator Pat
Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 3, 2008 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Ms. Barnett, SECOND by Mr. Howard to approve the Regular Meeting of December 3, 2008
minutes as presented.
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS
City Manager Update
Mr. Barlow introduced the new City Seal. He also gave an update on ParkTowne Center
developments and the Restoration project. He also presented a preview of the City's new website
including promotional videos that are currently under development.
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Pat Card discussed the upcoming P &Z Board agenda.
SEVCC Update
Mr. Dennis gave a brief update regarding the Chambers recent activities.
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NEW BUSINESS
I `' - Chairman Lott introduced Mr. Michael and Mr. Ehrhardt from the Volusia County Department of
Economic Development. They gave a presentation including local trends in regard to demographics,
workforce, unemployment, foreclosures and migration. Following was a brief question and answer
session.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
Economic Development Board By -Laws
The board reviewed the proposed changes to the By -Laws
MOTION by Mr. Howard, SECOND by Mr. Williams to send a favorable recommendation to City Council
to approve the By -law amendments as presented:
The Board also discussed the possibility of suggesting additional changes to the By -Laws, particularly
in regards to membership. Chairman Lott asked members to review the By -Laws and bring their
recommendations to the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Board Vacancies
Chairman Lott informed the Board that Mr. Nelson has resigned due to work conflicts. This leaves 2
INVII vacant positions on the Board. Members were asked to reach out to local business leaders, and
particularly individuals in the education field to try and obtain interest in their service on the Board.
The board will make recommendations to fill the vacant positions at the next meeting.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
None at this time
OTHER BUSINESS:
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:33 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten
Economic Development Board Coordinator
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