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04-17-2003CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD SPECIAL MEETING April 17, 2003 8:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Joe Martin called to order a Special meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:06 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2003, in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Members present were Chairman Joe Martin, Thomas Alcorn, Adelaide Carter, Nora Aly, Tom Hamall, Oscar Zeller, Thomas McKinley, and Douglas McGinnis. Chris Balmer was excused. Also present were Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steve Dennis and Board Coordinator Pat Drosten. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the April 2, 2003 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Hamall made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Ms Carter seconded. Motion CARRIED 8 -0. Chairman Martin introduced Anton Heeb, who is a member of the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Heeb is here to observe the Boards meeting in order to report back to the Planning and Zoning Board. Chairman Martin asked that the agenda be revised to hear item 5A — New Business prior to existing business. NEW BUSINESS 5A. Regional Planning Council/Economic Development Administration Workshop. Chairman Martin gave a brief description of an upcoming workshop hosted by the Regional Planning Council regarding funding opportunities. Mr. McKinley was asked if he would be interested in attending. He stated he would if his schedule allowed. He will check and let Chairman Martin know if he can attend. CONTINUED BUSINESS 4A. ParkTowne Industrial Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony report. There was discussion regarding the invitee list and corrections /additions that may be considered. Chairman Martin asked the members to email or fax additions to the Board Coordinator who would forward them to Mr. Zeller. Mr. Alcorn stated he had spoken to Vance Smith, Manager of the Chick -Fil -A at Edgewater. Mr. Smith has offered to donate Chicken Biscuits for the Ceremony. Mr. Dennis said that his office would be contacting the Governors Office today to extend an invitation to Gov. Bush and/or Lt. Gov. Jennings. Congressman Tom Feeney is currently expected to be the Keynote Speaker, however, if Gov. Bush is in attendance this can be rearranged. Chairman Martin suggested solicitation letters for funding the ceremony. There was much discussion regarding soliciting funds as well as recognition of sponsors of the event. CADocuments and Settings\lbloomerTocal Settings \Temporary Internet Files\ Content .Outlook \YPS712Q8\minute041703 spec.doc 1 413. Program of Work — Mr. McKinley presented his Task checklist regarding how many EDB goals from the previous Industrial Development Board have been accomplished. The Board looked at each item listed to determine if they had been address or if they were still valid goals. Chairman Martin asked for Mr. Heeb's input regarding the goals of the Planning and Zoning Board as they relate to Economic Development. Mr. Heeb stated he felt the biggest issues were permitted uses in the current zoning designations, particularly the B -3 zone. He feels there should be modifications and a zoning designation specifically for redevelopment of U.S. Highway 1 as well as the SR 442 corridor. The Board discussed which items should be included in the Boards Program of Work. It was decided that these items should be discussed at the joint workshop with the Planning and Zoning Board. 4C. Promotional Activity Ad Hoc Committee report. Mr. McGinnis discussed several tasks regarding Promotional Activities. He feels at this time the focus should be on the ParkTowne Ribbon cutting ceremony, however he presented several items for consideration including a Doing Business in Edgewater mixer, a Business to Business expo, Recognition of Outstanding Businesses in the City, attendance at Trade shows and the use of local businesspersons as "Trade Show Ambassadors ", and ideas to gain more media attention for local businesses. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS Chairman Martin offered Ms. Aly's report regarding Educational Activities. The Board will make an effort to utilize a marketing class from Daytona Beach Community College to distribute and analyze a survey for the businesses in Edgewater pertaining to the education needs of these businesses for their workforce recruitment. Mr. Hamall distributed a handout of a draft of the Board's Vision, Mission, and Strategies. He believes a document of this type will help in the development and presentation of the Program of Work. Chairman Martin thanked the members for the work they have done and also thanked Mr. Heeb for his attendance and input. Chairman Martin stated that he would be unable to attend the regular EDB meeting scheduled for May 7, 2003. Mr. Zeller, Mr. Hamall, and Mr. McKinley stated they would be unable to attend as well. It was determined that the meeting should be rescheduled for May 14 with a workshop to be held at 8:00 and the regular meeting to follow. Chairman Martin feels the workshop may last for 2 hours with an hour meeting afterwards. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator Economic Development Board CADocuments and SettingAbloomerTocal SettingsUemporary Internet Files\ Content .Outlook \YPS712Q8\minute041703 spec.doc 2