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11-07-1996 'ow • CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING November 7, 1996 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Fong called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:35 p.m., Thursda November 7, 1996 in the Conference Room of the Department of Community Development. ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Philip Fong, John Browning and Richard Jones. Also present was Liz McBride, Board Coordinator. Randolph Churchill, William Fair, Karl Gerwe and Gary Roberts were recorded absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There being no changes or corrections, Chairman Fong approved the minutes of October 3, 1996 as presented. CONTINUED BUSINE 1. Marketing Brochure a. Grant Solicitation for Marketing Material - Chairman Fong informed the Board $1000 was received from Coronado Paint and $250 from Winn Dixie, bringing the commitment amount to $7,500 and the total amount received, $4,750. He thanked the Board for a job well clone. Since Boston Whaler had undergone some reorganization, Mr. Jones said his new contact would be Terr Dunagin, Director of Marketing. He explained the brochure and solicitation letter to Ms. Dunagin. She told Mr. Jones she would get back to him. Mr. Jones said he also contacted Nanc Sweene of State Farm Insurance, and was told the had just been solicited for another cause. She said State Farm would not want to advertise in the brochure, but she ma consider contributing personall Mrs. Sweeney said she would get back to Mr. Jones sometime in December. b. Marketing Brochure Update - Chairman Fong said Slatrom Sullivan received the comments on the draft cop from the City. He said Jiloty was reviewing and updating the information. The Chairman said he didn't know if the brochure would be done before the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) convention, November 19 -21, 1996. He said he wouldn't want to rush them, to trade off in quality. 11 *at Economic Development Board Minutes - November 7, 1996 Page -2- 2. Redevelopment Districts b. Staff Input - Chairman Fong said input on this subject was still being solicited from staff. a. Assistance Re Application - Chairman Fong referred to the Florida Redevelopment Association's (FRA) Peer- To- Peer/Technical Assistance Program Service Agreement, and said he would like to briefl go over the questions on the application. He then read and discussed the questions. He said the association agreed to cover preparator expenses (i.e. long distance phone calls, excessive postage or Xeroxing), travel (airfare or mileage), and miscellaneous (to be listed). The Cit would agree to cover meals for team member(s), and lodging if overnight stay is necessary. Chairman Fong suggested submitting the application before the end of November and setting a site visit b FRA for sometime in Januar Chairman Fong entertained a motion to make this official business, to submit the application for the assistance. Mr. Browning so moved, seconded b Mr. Jones. Motion CARRIED 3 -0. 3. NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention a. Review & Organize Massey Airport & Industrial Park Info. b. Suppliers - Chairman Fong said the request form /outline had not been returned, and that he spoke to Mrs. Masse who said she would get the information to the Board. He said the objective of going to the convention would be to make contacts, and hopefull through the suppliers provided b local businesses, specific ones could be targeted. The Chairman said DeLand received a director of suppliers, and he would get a cop of the list. He said Tom Alcorn would be helping the EDB put together available industrial business sites. Mr. Jones asked what t of material would be handed out at the convention. Chairman Fong said, possibl onl his business card if the brochure was not done. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Southeast Volusia Economic Development Conference a. Conference Date: November 23, 1996 b. Agenda Overview - Chairman Fong encouraged the Board to attend the conference. He said Ro Schleicher would be the facilitator, and the conference purpose would be to achieve unit and common goals on issues facing economic development. With the consent of the Board, Chairman Fong wanted to discuss: the pending sign ordinance and the response from the DCA on the comprehensive plan amendment. Mr. Jones and Mr. Browning agreed. Pending Sign Ordinance - Chairman Fong said he made comments on the draft cop which was distributed to the members. Since Mr. Jones attended the LDRA meeting, the Chairman asked if he could recall the major issues. Mr. Jones said he did not have his notes with him, but said Economic Development Board Minutes - November 7, 1996 Page -3- the big thing was the exceptions the (the LDRA) were tr to make. He felt the LDRA had a hard time wording the ordinance regarding this issue. He said the LDRA also discussed when a mural is placed on the external wall of a business, whether it would become an advertising sign or just beautification. Mr. Jones said the LDRA wanted to have the ordinance completed b the first part of December. The Board then reviewed and discussed the Chairman's comments. Mr. Jones volunteered to review the ordinance and interpret the EDB revisions, which would be submitted to the LDRA for their consideration. DCA's Response to the Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Mr. Browning said the report basicall addressed three areas of objection, and the DCA gave recommendations to each. He said first, the DCA felt the Cit didn't have enough data and anal to support wh industrial zoning should be adjacent to low densit residential areas. The DCA recommended " allowing the current commercial designation to remain on the propert or revise the amendment to be consistent with the local plan policies regarding location of industrial uses adjacent to residential areas or withdraw the amendment. Mr. Jones mentioned Council Hatfield wanted to request an extension of time to answer DCA's objections. He also said the people from the Edgewater Business Association (EBA) stated the (EBA) provided sufficient information which was not included in the application for the Plan. Mr. Jones said the EBA felt if the information was worked into the Plan, the DCA's objections would be answered. He said the EBA proposed a workshop to work with Cit staff, but a date had not been determined. Secondl Mr. Browning said the DCA felt the Cit did not identif the need for an additional 54 acres of industrial land. The recommended making use of existing industrial land. The Board commented that the lack of infrastructure was a ke point to existing industrial land. He said the third point was the DCA felt the amendment had not demonstrated internal consistenc with local plan policies. The DCA recommended to revise the amendment to be consistent with the existing comp. plan policies. Chairman Fong asked if Mark Karet, Director of Communit Development, felt confident the Cit would get the answers to the DCA's objections. Mr. Browning suggested offering the EDB's assistance, and said he would call Mr. Karet. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: 1. Southeast Volusia Chamber Planning Retreat - Chairman Fong briefed the Board on the retreat. He said the Chamber evaluated their program and services, and reemphasized its networking, and partnership with the Cit and the Board. 2. Chamber Economic Development Task Force Update - Mr. Gerwe was absent, so the update wasn't available. w Economic Development Board Minutes - November 7, 1996 • Page -4- 3. Edgewater Business Association (EBA) Update - Mr. Jones reported he was not able to attend the last EBA meeting, but he is kept up -to -date b John Moore, president of the association. Mr. Jones said the association's biggest problem is attendee's interest. He said instead of monthl meetings, the EBA will now meet on an "as • required basis." ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Minutes respectfull submitted b Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator Economic Development Board e: \edb\minutee \110796.reg