06-04-2008CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
June 4, 2008
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robert Lott called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:00 a.m.,
Wednesday, June 4, 2008, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott
Present
Oscar Zeller
Present
Eric Caplan
Absent
Bob Williams
Absent
Tim Howard
Present
Marcia Barnett
Present
Patricia Reid
Present
John Nelson
Present
Also present were Acting city Manger Tracey Barlow, Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Steve Dennis, and Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 7, 2008 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Ms. Reid, SECOND by Mr. Howard to approve the Re Meeting ofMay 7, 2008 minutes
as presented:
MOTION PASSED 6 -0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS
City Manager Update
Acting City Manager Barlow updated the Board on upcoming items that will be heard by City
Council including information regarding the Central Florida Sustainable Communities program
and the Charter Review Committee draft recommendations.
Planning and Zoning Board Update
None at this time
SEVCC Update
Mr. Dennis stated that the SEV Chamber has submitted a request for funding, not only for the
Chamber, but also for the Business Development Partnership. The Economic Development Board has
previous gave a consensus that it would be in the City's best interest to join with the BDP.
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CONTINUED BUSINESS
Program of Work - Tabled until next month
NEW BUSINESS:
Recommendation for Board Vacancies (Mr. Caplan and Mr. Overton)
Mr. Eric Caplan sent an email stating that he was seeking reappointment to the Board for another term.
Ms. Barnett MOVED to send a recommendation to City Council to reappoint Mr. Eric
Caplan for another term on the Economic Development Board, SECOND by Mr. Zeller.
MOTION CARRIED 6
The Board will review the current applications and make a recommendation to fill the vacancy created
by Mr. Overton's resignation at the July 2, 2008 regular meeting.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Ms. Barnett handed out the monthly update regarding the availability and cost of housing in the City.
Acting City Manager Barlow discussed the upcoming Fourth of July celebration. The City has
received financial support from the local boat manufacturers and they will be holding a boat show
during the event. In addition, they will have Human Resource personnel on hand to discuss
employment opportunities with attendees.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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