01-06-2010CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
January 6, 2010
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, December 02, 2009, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott
Present
Oscar Zeller
Absent
Tim Howard
Present
Marcia Barnett
Present
Bliss Jamison
Present
Bob Williams
Present
Jennifer Butera
Present
Chris Balmer
Present
Bill Wetherell
Present
Also present were City Manager Tracey Barlow, Volusia County Councilman Jack Hayman, Southeast
Volusia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steve Dennis and board coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 02, 2009 were presented for approval.
MOTIONbv Mr. Howard, SECOND by Ms. Barnett to approve the Regular Meeting ofDecember 02,200
minutes as presented.
ICI I '• I �t
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS
City Manager Update
Mr. Barlow updated the board on several new commercial projects under review. He also briefed
the board on the CEDS committee, Restoration project, and a number of city projects including an
addition of water supply wells, storage tank and pump and a WiFi access hotspot at and around
City Hall. Mr. Barlow also announced that there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the
renovated City Hall and Kennedy Park projects on February 24 at 10:00 am.
Planning and Zoning Board Update
No report
SEVCC Update
Mr. Dennis stated that the Chamber is focusing on how they can assist local small businesses.
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CONTINUED BUSINESS
Business Visitation Program
No businesses were visited in the past month. Chairman Lott stated that it is important that he and the
rest of the Board make a strong effort to visit local businesses in the next month.
NEW BUSINESS
Truck route connecting ParkTowne and I -95
Councilman Hayman was introduced and reported on the County's position and actions regarding the
Rails to Trails program. He indicated that the County was willing to work with the City on creation of
a truck route connecting ParkTowne and I -95, but that no alteration of the Rails to Trails route would
be considered. There was much discussion regarding possible creations of CRA districts as well as a
joint committee to between the City of Edgewater, the City of New Smyrna Beach and Volusia County
to encourage development and redevelopment. Discussions also included the possibility of a train
depot located in New Smyrna Beach, near the 10 Street RR line and ways to enhance the visibility of
and access to ParkTowne Industrial Center.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
A. Strategic Committee Member — Marcia Barnett
Ms. Barnett reported that the CEDS committee meeting reflected many of the items discussed in
todays' EDB meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:57 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten
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