10-07-2009 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
October 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, September 2, 2009, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott Present
Oscar Zeller Present
Tim Howard Present
Marcia Barnett Present
Bliss Jamison Absent
Bob Williams Absent
Jennifer Butera Present
Chris Balmer Present
Bill Wetherell Present
Also present were Planning and Zoning Board member Robert McIntosh,Southeast Volusia Chamber
of Commerce Executive Director Steve Dennis and board coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 2, 2009 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Ms.Barnett,SECOND by Mr.Howard to approve the Regular Meeting of September 2,2009
minutes as presented:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
None at this time
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. McIntosh stated that there would not be a meeting in October due to a lack of agenda items.
SEVCC Update
Mr. Dennis updated the Board regarding upcoming Chamber activities as follows:
10/15 —Meet the Candidate Breakfast
10/22 —Fall Business Fair
10/28 —Marketing and Media Seminar
11/5 —Business Expo at ParkTowne
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CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Business Visitation Program
The Board decided that each member would visit 3 businesses in the upcoming month and should
coordinate the results with the Board Coordinator.
NEW BUSINESS:
None at this time
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
A. RSQ Review Committee Member—Tim Howard
Mr. Howard stated that the committee has submitted their top recommendations and another
meeting will be held to narrow down the applicants and make a final recommendation to City
Council. He further stated that there were a number of well-qualified candidates.
B. Strategic Committee Member—Marcia Barnett
Ms. Barnett informed the Board that the Kick-off meeting for the Strategic Committee would be
held on October 27.
Chairman Lott welcomed the new board members, Mr. Balmer (returning member) and Mr. Wetherell.
Mr.Zeller asked about the issues regarding the CRA District in New Smyrna,as they are working on forming
a district in Edgewater. Mr. Dennis updated the Board on this topic and discussion followed.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten
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