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03-06-1997 II I Noy CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING March 6, 1997 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman pro tempore Jones called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:33 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 1997 in the Conference Room of the Department of Community Development. ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Richard Jones, John Browning, Randolph Churchill, Thomas Alcorn, Karl Gerwe, Gary Roberts, Adelaide Carter, and John Moore. Also present was Liz McBride, Board Coordinator. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes for February 6,1997 were presented to the Board for approval. Mr. Gerwe moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded b Mr. Alcorn. Motion CARRIED 8 -0. CONTINUED BUSINES 1. Marketing Brochure a. Update Discussion b. Grant Solicitation Reports Chairman Jones said there was no update from Jiloty Communications since the last workshop. Since there were man changes made, he suggested the Board defer any action on the brochure. Being a new member, Ms. Carter asked if she would have the opportunity to make a few com ents. — Chairman Jones said it had been discussed with Sean Sullivan that changes were to be preseno the Board until satisfaction was achieved, before the Board introduced it to the Council. With the Board's concurrence, Chairman Jones said he would like to hold a workshop with Mr. Sullivan when the suggested changes are made. The Board agreed. Mr. Alcorn said he was preparing something in writing to present to potential contributors so they (SBAA, Chamber and VCBDC) had something to present to their boards. When it is completed, he said he would bring it back for the Board's concurrence, and have it printed on EDB letterhead. Economic Development Board Minutes - March 6, 1997 ` Page -2- Chairman Jones reported that the Ma was in St. Petersburg last month and returned with a map of that area. He said the Ma felt a similar map of our area would be something the EDB might want to look into. The Chairman said he wanted to get the present brochure finished first. Mr. Gerwe reported he had contacted BellSouth who indicated the donate their mone to VCBDC, and therefore expect VCBDC to disburse it. He said he sent a letter to Ka and would follow up with a phone call. He was happ to report Boston Whaler committed $500 toward the brochure. Chairman Jones referred to information sent to the Board from Mart Berge, Edgewater Landing, concerning a parcel of commercial land for sale. He showed a map that was included in their brochure and said it might be something the Board would want to consider. The Board then discussed the possible land use of that parcel. Ms. Carter said she contacted Loveland Groves and Tropical Blossom who declined a donation for the brochure. She said she contacted First Federal who said due to a change over, the would not commit an at this time. Ms. Carter said she would contact Halifax Ford Used Cars and the movie theater. Discussion followed on various businesses that could be contacted. Mr. Alcorn reminded the Board of the upcoming Business Expo to be held in the New Sm g at Live Oak Street. It was asked if the Cit was planning to participate. What was presented at the booth in the past was discussed. Chairman Jones said the Expo would be held Saturda April 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunda April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chairman Jones felt the Board should attend the Expo. Mr. Moore felt it would be a perfect opportunit to contact local businesses. Chairman Jones instructed the Board Coordinator to make application for a spot at the Expo, and said he would contact the Cit Manager for support from Council, staff and other boards. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Proclamation of Excellence Award a. Dougherty Marine Proposal Chairman Jones referred to a recent newspaper article about Doughert Marine, also known as Edgewater Boats. He said the had expanded and now have a staff of 45. The Chairman felt the needed recognition. He said he spoke to the Ma who also felt that it was a good idea. Chairman Jones said he had not spoken to Doughert Marine y et, because he wanted the Board's input. The Chairman then explained the Award for those who were not familiar with it. He said Boston Whaler and Coronado Paint were past recipients, and he would like to continue the program. He then asked for member comments. New Economic Development Board Minutes - March 6, 1997 Page -3- Mr. Roberts felt the Board should also look at the smaller businesses. Ms. Carter asked if an knew an emplo of Doughert Marine who could express their feelings about the compan Mr. Alcorn said he had spoken to a few emplo in the past and felt the liked the compan and enjo what the were doing. Chairman Jones said his proposal was to nominate Doughert Marine as a candidate for the Award. He said prior to an final agreement, he would take the Board's suggestions to investigate. The Chairman asked if it was agreed that he should do some background checking on the compan He also said he would like another compan "in line ", and asked Mr. Roberts if there was a compan he would like to nominate. Mr. Roberts said not at the moment. Ms. Carter said Discover Da and Pioneer Appliances came to mind as candidates. The criteria for selecting a compan was discussed. The Dolphin Club, Sea Treasure and Waco Manufacturing were mentioned as possible nominees. The members were to formulate a list of potential nominees for discussion at the next meeting. Mr. Alcorn moved that this item be tabled until the next meeting to give Chairman Jones time to research the compan seconded b Mr. Moore. Motion CARRIED 8 - 0. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chairman - Mr. Gerwe nominated Mr. Jones for Chairman, seconded b Mr. Browning. Motion CARRIED 8 - 0. Vice Chairman - Mr. Alcorn nominated Mr. Gerwe for Vice Chairman, seconded b Churchill. Motion CARRIED 8 - 0. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: Chairman Jones informed the Board that the member's terms needed to be staggered so the would not all expire in the y ear 2000 as currentl indicated. It was proposed that the term of office for Messrs. Churchill, Browning and Gerwe be completed Februar 3, 1998. The three members agreed. Ms. Carter and Mr. Moore were informed their terms would expire Februar 3, 1999. Daniel F. Lewis, appointed b the Council but not y et sworn in, would also have a term expiration date of Februar 3, 1999. Mr. Alcorn reminded the Board of the upcoming meeting with the FEC Access Committee and the Edgewater Industrial Park Committee. He said since the conversation ma be something that could come before the EDB and that a few members would be attending the meeting, a special workshop needed to be posted. Mr. Alcorn said, at the next meeting he would like to talk about holding the EDB meetings at a different time, sa noon. Now Economic Development Board Minutes - March 6, 1997 Page -4- Chairman Jones said future meetings of the EDB will be held in the Communit Center. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Minutes respectfull submitted b Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator Economic Development Board c: \edb\utes \030697.reg