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10-03-1996 CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING October 3, 1996 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Fong called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:37 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 1996 in the Conference Room of the Department of Community Development. ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Philip Fong, Richard Jones, William Fair, Karl Gerwe and Gary Roberts. Also present was Liz McBride, Board Coordinator. John Browning and Randolph Churchill were recorded absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: After making a few corrections/changes, Chairman Fong approved the minutes of September 5, 1996. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. Marketing Brochure a. Grant Solicitation for Marketing Material Mr. Fair said a letter of intent would be mailed to K -Mart and Publix. He said he also called Winn Dixie, but they said money was not in its budget this year but perhaps next. Mr. Fair asked that a letter also be sent to them. Chairman Fong asked if Publix sounded hopeful they would contribute. Mr. Fair said all the local managers were very positive but they could not answer for management. The Chairman asked if anyone was given Blockbuster to contact. Mr. Roberts said he would contact them. b. Marketing Brochure Update Chairman Fong said he spoke to Jiloty representative Shawn Sullivan who is working on the copy writing. He said he hoped to have a copy of the brochure by the end of October and the completed brochure prior to the end of November. 2. Community Development Dept. Tour Evaluation Chairman Fong asked the members to review the previous meeting and if they thought the tour was helpful. All said yes. He then asked the members if they thought it would be beneficial to hear from other department heads, e.g., Utilities. The Chairman felt it would be beneficial to know where the water and sewer lines were located and what the future plans under the Capital Improvement Plan were. Mr. Gerwe said Terry Wadsworth, Director of Utilities, could also cover the Western Reserve Planning Study Report. Chairman Fong asked when the Board wanted to schedule this topic. December 5, 1996 was the date selected. +fir Now Economic Development Board Minutes - October 3, 1996 Page -2- 3. Prioritize OEDP Projects to Work on Chairman Fong mentioned the four projects: a) potential activities at I -95 interchange, b) Western Reserve Planning Study, c) FIND's involvement of PID, and d) US 1 Streetscape as OEDP projects. He felt there was one other item which would be appropriate to discuss now. The Chairman then distributed a list of proposed agenda items and participants for an Economic Development Conference which the EDB would sponsor along with the Southeast Volusia Chamber. He said the conference was at the Mayor's suggestion, and would involve New Smyrna, Edgewater and Oak Hill. Chairman Fong said the brain storming session would cover a number of issues, which tied into the EDB's prioritizing OEDP projects. The Board then reviewed the list. Chairman Fong said November 23, 1996 was the tentative date for the conference, and would be held at DBCC. Out of the four OEDP projects, the Chairman asked the Board what the priority should be. After discussion, the Board determined US 1 Streetscape should be number one. Chairman Fong reiterated that the EDB was a member of the Redevelopment Association. He said the Association could provide a team to come to the City to do assessments (create a tax increment financing district). Discussion continued on the Redevelopment Association's assistance and possible grants. The Chairman said this item would be on the next month's agenda for further discussion. 4. Redevelopment Districts Chairman Fong said this item would be on the next month's agenda. NEW BUSINESS: 1. NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention Chairman Fong presented information concerning the National Business Aircraft Association convention. He said the EDB was approached by VCBDC and the City of DeLand to participate in the NBAA's annual meeting. The Board briefly discussed why the City did not annex the Massey property. In reference to supplier linkage, Chairman Fong said there were four or five companies in Massey Airpark. He said he sent the Massey's an Industrial Airpark Information Compilation Checklist requesting information to be used at the convention November 19 -21, 1996, in Orlando. Chairman Fong said he hoped to have the marketing brochure in time for the convention. Discussion continued on the potential at the Massey Airpark. 2. Southeast Volusia Chamber Retreat Chairman Fong said business prospect management would be discussed at the retreat, also familiarity (FAM) tours. He said the EDB had budgeted for FAM tours. The Chairman mentioned holding a City govenment open house to inform citizens where to go for assistance, and to meet City staff and other officials. Mr. Roberts mentioned that behind First Federal, along W. Marion Avenue and Industrial Drive, there are existing businesses and the general area looks dumpy. He said the area would be a good place for the Redevelopment Association to look at to determine improvements and to create an industrial park. Economic Development Board Minutes - October 3, 1996 Page -3- Mr. Fair wondered why the City did not have a map showing vacant commercial and industrial land. He said it would not take that long to do, and he would do it as long as the City paid the printing cost. Mr. Jones asked what would take place at the convention booth. Chairman Fong said it would be similar to the Miami Boat Show. Information would be obtained on existing related companies and services and suppliers lists, and he said they would then be solicited. Chairman Fong said this tied in to part of the EDB's business prospect management. Chairman Fong said the City was on the internet. For attracting businesses, Mr. Jones felt the City should be on the worldwide web. He said the cost would probably cost around twenty dollars a month for a few pages. Chairman Fong said this topic was discussed at the Chamber planning retreat. Mr. Fair said the best possible economic development for the City would be the annexation of the Massey property. He felt the EDB should make a formal recommendation to the Council. Chairman Fong thought it would be a good idea to talk to City Council to see what the objections were that kept the parcel from being annexed before. Mr. Roberts suggested reading the minutes from the Council meetings. Mr. Fair then said this would be the best project the EDB could do and that the end result would be fruitful. The Chairman agreed, and said he would try to work this item into the work scope for the coming fiscal year. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: 1. Chamber Economic Development Task Force Update Since Mr. Gerwe was out of town for the last Task Force meeting, there was no update. 2. Edgewater Business Association Update Mr. Jones said Mark Karet, Dircetor of Community Development, Fred Munoz, Finance Director, and the Mayor attended the EBA meeting. He said the meeting was uneventful, but there was a lot of complaining after the meeting. Mr. Roberts said the meeting subject was parking, and only focused on the four or five businesses on US 1 effected by the DOT. Mr. Jones then said he had received complaints about lawn maintenance businesses that were not licensed. Discussion continued on unlicensed businesses. Mr. Jones said he did not know how well the organization is going at this point, but the meeting date had been changed to the second Tuesday of each month, which is held at the Library at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Fong then displayed a certificate from the EBA showing the EDB was a member in good standing for 1996 -1997. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator Economic Development Board c: \edb\nninutes \100396