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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
August 7, 1997
6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Richard Jones called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at
6:36 p.m., Thursda August 7, 1997 in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Richard Jones, Thomas Alcorn, Karl Gerwe, Gary Roberts, and
Adelaide Carter. Also present were Jim Gornto, Councilman elect; Duke Ragan, member of
SCORE, and Liz McBride, Board Coordinator. John Browning was absent. John Moore and
Daniel Lewis were also absent, but were excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes for Jul 2, 1997 were presented to the Board for approval. Mr. Alcorn moved to
approve the minutes of July 2, 1997 as presented with the correction of a misspelled word on page
four, seconded b Mr. Gerwe. Motion CARRIED 5 - 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
1. Edgewater WEB Page -- Jack Corder, Director of Parks & Recreation
Chairman Jones reported Mr. Corder was close to the completion of a WEB page for the Cit but
since he was not at the meeting, no information was available.
2. SCORE, Small Business Advisory Team -- Duke Ragan, member
Chairman Jones had asked Mr. Ragan to give the Board a short presentation of the activities
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) does with small businesses in the area.
Mr. Ragan summarized the inception of SCORE. Mr. Ragan said SCORE is an all volunteer
organization, and a branch office is located at 927 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Edgewater. He said
SCORE works with young entrepreneurs trying to go into business, and small business people who
need assistance in solving specific problems. He said all information remains confidential. He made
it clear that the (SCORE) were counselors not consultants, and hold workshops throughout the
year. Mr. Ragan said SCORE is strongly sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, and their
appointments are arranged through the Chamber. He said about 40 percent of their clients come
through the Chamber. Mr. Ragan gave examples of the kind of help SCORE gives to clients.
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Discussion continued on how small businesses might obtain bank loans, and the paperwork
associated with making the loan applications. Jim Gornto, Councilman elect, explained "low
documentation loans ". Stetson's and DBCC's participation in helping small businesses was also
discussed. Chairman Jones asked if SCORE had a liaison with City staff. Mr. Ragan said the
Ma was their contact. Various programs (specialized loan pre - approved for women and loans for
disabled people) were then discussed.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. FIND Update
Chairman Jones said things were preceding along, but an agreement had not been signed.
2. Results of Meeting with Mark P. Karet, Director of Community Development
Chairman Jones reported Mr. Karet said the EDB could receive, on a monthly basis, copies of
submitted occupational license applications and property development information. The Chairman
said the Board Coordinator would develop a summary report of applicable information taken from
the applications.
NEW BUSINESS:
Nothing reported at this time.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
1. Chairman & Vice Chairman
Chairman Jones mentioned the extensive amount of literature sent to him, and the time it took to
read through it all. He said he sent a letter to Plant Site Locators, Inc., who are associated with the
National Association of Manufacturers, informing them the EDB was not interested in their service
at this time. He restated that the EDB contributes mone to the Chamber and VCBDC. Chairman
Jones mentioned that the National Council for Urban Economic Development (CUED) would be
holding its annual conference in Miami, September 21 -24, and felt a member or two should attend.
Because of the large volume of correspondence from CUED, the Chairman asked for a member to
be an EDB contact. He asked Mr. Gerwe if he would consider taking this job on. Mr. Gerwe said
he would look over the information provided to him to see what it would entail.
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Chairman Jones reported a letter of thanks was sent along with a small suppl of the newl produced
brochures to the businesses who contributed to the cost of printing them. He also reminded the
Board that the sending of an letters or correspondence representing the EDB needed to go through
him, preferabl with his signature on it.
Chairman Jones said the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) was another organization the
EDB is a member of, and would like someone to be the contact with this association. He said the
FRA was having an activit at the LPGA on October 12, 1997. Since there wasn't a full Board
in attendance, the Chairman said he would save this until the next meeting. Chairman Jones went
over additional information sent to him. He mentioned the upcoming VCARD meeting, and asked
if an was interested. Mr. Gerwe and the Chairman indicated the would attend.
2. Members
After visiting a medical building under construction on S. Ridgewood Avenue, Ms. Carter found the
landscaping had been done differentl e.g., planting more plants, shrubs and trees than grass, and
felt the might be a good candidate for a future "Proclamation of Excellence Award."
Ms. Carter also reported the dedication of a fountain in memor of Mr. Fazzone, former Land
Development and Regulator Agenc chairman, was scheduled for Saturda August 16, 1997, at
10:00 a.m. Ms. Carter said Volusia Printing did the cover and the picture of Mr. Fazzone for the
programs and she was printing the inside information. She said Mr. Visconti would be the speaker,
the Ma and Council would be doing the dedication, and Angela Conte would be singing. She
noted First Union would be providing the water and electricit for the fountain, and Publix would
be providing refreshments for the ceremon
Ms. Carter mentioned a surve pertaining to US 1 which was sent to ever within 300 feet of the
stud area. She said the surve was in regard to changes to be made to US 1, from Edgewater to
Ormond Beach. She said a meeting had been scheduled at the New Sm Utilities Commission
for September 11, 1997, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Minutes respectfull submitted b
Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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