09-02-2009 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
September 2, 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, September 2, 2009, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott Present
Oscar Zeller Present
Tim Howard Absent
Marcia Barnett Present
Bliss Jamison Present
Bob Williams Absent
Jennifer Butera Present
Also present were City Manager Tracey Barlow, Planning and Zoning Board liaison Pat Card,
Planning and Zoning Board member Robert McIntosh, Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Steve Dennis and Tabitha Russell.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 1, 2009 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Ms.Barnett,SECOND by Mr.Zeller to approve the Regular Meetine of July 1,2009 minutes
as presented:
MOTION PASSED 5-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
City Manager Barlow stated that it was budget season and that the City had held two budget
workshops. City Council is to vote on the final millage rate on September 28, 2009. There was
also discussion regarding the Florida Inland Navigation District, creating development and jobs
within the community, and the Restorations project.
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card stated that there would not be a meeting in September due to a lack of agenda items.
SEVCC Update
Mr. Dennis updated the Board regarding upcoming Chamber activities.
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CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)/ Conceptual Economic Development Stimulus
(CEDS)—Board recommendation for a Strategic Committee member.
There was a discussion amongst the Board regarding the position and the responsibilities
associated with it. There was a consensus among the Board to appoint Marcia Barnett as the
Strategic Committee member.Chairman Lott requested that"Activities from Strategic Committee
Member"be added to future agendas under City and Other Reports.
B. Business Visitation Program
Ms.Barnett stated that she had visited a couple of small businesses within the City. She stated that
the owners had complaints regarding the City's signage guidelines and the inconvenience
associated with renewing their Business Tax Receipts.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Board Vacancies—Ms. Reid's and Mr. Nelson's terms.
The Board discussed the various applications.
MOTION by Mr. Zeller, SECOND by Ms. Barnett to recommend City Council appoint Mr. William
Wetherell to a 3 year term on the Board filling John Nelson's vacant seat:
MOTION PASSED 5-0
MOTION by Ms.Barnett,SECOND by Mr.Zeller to recommend City Council appoint Mr. Chris Balmer to
a 3 year term on the Board filling Pat Reid's vacant seat:
MOTION PASSED 5-0
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:41 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tabitha Russell
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