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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
January 4, 1996
6:30 P.M
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Fong called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:43 p.m.,
Thursday, January 4, 1996 in the Conference Room of the Department of Community Development.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Philip Fong, John Browning, Richard Jones and William Fair. Also
present was Liz McBride, Board Coordinator. Randolph Churchill, Karl Gerwe and Dr. Charles
Gebelein were recorded absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of December 7, 1995 were presented to the Board for approval. In reference to item
1.c&d, Staff's and the EDB's Position on the Comp. Plan Amendment for Hibiscus & Guava Drive,
Chairman Fong wanted to clarify that "they" (third line of first paragraph) meant the Economic
Development Board, and then approved the minutes as presented.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. Joint Meeting with the Beautification & Tree Committee (BTC)
The BTC members were unable to attend the meeting, therefore, this item will be rescheduled.
2. Quarterly Newsletter
a. Review Outline for Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP) Article
Mr. Jones said to take each of the topics (the eight goals for the 1995 fiscal year) mentioned in the
last Newsletter article, and expand on each issue.
Chairman Fong suggested explaining what the OEDP is, since most people would not know. He said
the introduction could be the creation or purpose of the OEDP, then explain the key strategic
locations (Park Avenue sewer lines, US 1 streetscape /beautification/signage, PID - FIND modeling,
Financing (TIF). The Chairman said the article could touch on why the key strategic locations were
chosen. Chairman Fong was elected to draft the article. He then briefly explained the OEDP to Mr.
Fair. He also explained the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND).
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3. Grant Solicitation for Marketing Material
a. Legal Limitation
Chairman Fong said he spoke to Krista Storey, City Attorney, on this issue. She said any formal
application for a grant would need to be executed by the City Attorney or City Manager; any informal
solicitation for funds could be handled by the EDB. Ms. Storey indicated the need for a good
accounting of acquired funds. Chairman Fong said a special account would need to be set up with
the Finance Department. He explained that if the entire amount (of the donated funds) was not used
for the purpose of the production of the brochure, the EDB would then go back to the contributors
to see if the remaining funds could be used for something else (i.e., marketing flyer).
Chairman Fong said the EDB should come up with a general strategy, so there is consistency when
speaking to corporations. After discussion, $20,000 was agreed upon as the amount needed to
produce the marketing brochure and the flyer. The number of copies to be printed and cost was also
discussed.
b. Wal - Mart Grant
Chairman Fong stated he had not contacted Wal -Mart to date.
In reference to the Corporate Contact Incentive, Chairman Fong asked Ms. Storey if Mr. Fair could
accompany Mr. Jones when he called on Boston Whaler without violating the Sunshine Law. He said
she indicated care needed to be taken, so that no issue /topic discussed at the meeting would come
before the EDB where a recommendation to the Council would be required. Mr. Jones said he too
had spoken to Ms. Storey and had received her go ahead.
c. Other Companies
Mr. Jones said he spoke with Boston Whaler and asked them if they would support the EDB in
certain areas. He said they responded that there would be a possibility, but to submit such requests
in writing.
After discussion, the members were matched with companies they would solicit. They were: a) Mr.
Fair - K -Mart, Winn Dixie, Publix and Eckert; b) Mr. Browning - Barnett Bank, First Federal,
SunTrust and Coronado Paint; and c) Mr. Jones - Boston Whaler (already spoke to them). Chairman
Fong said Mr. Gerwe would be asked if he would contact Kayat.
4. Marketing Flyer
Mr. Jones presented a sample flyer he produced using a Windows software program. The Board was
impressed. Discussion followed on content, slogan, and what photographs to use. Mr. Jones said
he would work on the flyer so it would be ready for the February meeting.
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5. Proclamation of Excellence -- Boston Whaler
a. Set Date for Council Agenda
Mr. Jones said he met with Don Stahl, Manager of Materials, Facilities and Shipping. He said they
had a pleasant discussion, and was given an update of information listed on the profile sheet (from
the Dick Clark Report). He reported an annual payroll of $8 million by Boston Whaler. Mr. Jones
said they were not planning to expand the facility, but would be expanding their manufacturing
capabilities. He reiterated Boston Whaler may support activities of the EDB, and to put such
requests in writing. Mr. Jones also said he told Mr. Stahl of the upcoming award of excellence to be
presented to Boston Whaler at a future City Council meeting.
Chairman Fong asked the Board Coordinator to prepare an agenda request to get this issue on the
Council's next regularly scheduled meeting agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
None at this time.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
Chairman: Chairman Fong reported he met with the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce and
it was stated at that meeting, they would make a point to increase their activities in Edgewater. To
increase their membership, the Chamber needs to provide services he said. Chairman Fong said the
Chamber's Membership Committee would be working on a plan to increase activities in Edgewater
for 1996.
Members: Mr. Fair referred to an invitation to the Central Florida Land Development Trade Show
sponsored by the Volusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD). He said this
would be the type of show to have the City of Edgewater representation. A brief discussion
followed.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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