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09-04-1997 Nov wre CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING September 4, 1997 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chairman Karl Gerwe called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:36 p.m., Thursday, September 4, 1997 in the Community Center. ROLL CALL: Members present were John Browning, Karl Gerwe, Gar Roberts, Adelaide Carter, and Daniel Lewis. Also present were Jack Corder, Director of Parks & Recreation; Ron Cadby, MF Enterprises, Inc., 132 W. Park Avenue, Edgewater, Florida; and Liz McBride, Board Coordinator. John Moore was absent. Thomas Alcorn was also absent, but was excused. Acting Chairman Gerwe announced Chairman Richard Jones resigned from the Board clue to other commitments. As Vice Chairman, Mr. Gerwe will assume the Chairman's functions until an election for replacement takes place. Chairman Gerwe said he would like this item to be scheduled for the next meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes for August 7, 1997 were presented to the Board for approval. Ms. Carter moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded b Mr. Browning. Motion CARRIED 5 - 0. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. Edgewater WEB Page -- Jack Corder, Director of Parks & Recreation Chairman Gerwe announced Mr. Corder was going to discuss and show the Board Edgewater's WEB page. Mr. Corder said he was still working on it and would appreciate the Board's suggestions. Mr. Corder announced the Cit would be going on -line with CET in the near future. Chairman Gerwe asked if the Internet service would be available to non -cit residents. Mr. Corder believed it would be. Mr. Corder explained how to access the WEB page, and to search for information from different categories. Under the industry category, he said the information was taken from the Economic Development Board's brochure "Exactly where you want to be ". It was discussed how to present the information. Ron Cadb MF Enterprises, Inc., 132 W. Park Avenue, said he designs WEB pages. Mr. Corder asked what program he used. Mr. Cadby said WEB Edit, and numerous other software. Different programs were discussed. Chairman Gerwe asked the cost to develop a WEB page. Mr. Cadb said it would depend on the complexit of the page, but the average was around $51 per month. Mr. Corder said it would not cost the City anything if they were to use CET. • Economic Development Board Minutes - September 4, 1997 Page -2- Continued Business: Mr. Corder reiterated that this was his first attempt, and appreciated an input. Chairman Gerwe asked Mr. Lewis if he would act as intermediar between the Board and Mr. Corder to keep the Board apprised of the progress. Mr. Lewis agreed. Mr. Lewis asked if Mr. Cadby would donate any of his time. Mr. Cadby said no because he does this for a living, and had mixed emotions about the City " more or less cutting into his business." He felt that government shouldn't compete with private enterprises. Mr. Corder said the Cit hoped to be online b the end of September. The Chairman asked him to keep the Board informed. He said once online, the Board should notif the Volusia Count Business Development Corporation (VCBDC) and the Chamber that it exists. Mr. Corder said all E -mail would go to the Cit Clerk. Protection from viruses was discussed. Chairman Gerwe thanked Mr. Cadby and Mr. Corder for their time. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Applications Review -- Board Member Replacement Chairman Gerwe said the Board needed two replacements. Ms. Carter commented that a friend interested in serving on the EDB was to have submitted an application. The Board Coordinator said she would check Cit Hall files. Ms. Carter said she had a problem with applicants who selected serving on the EDB as their third or fourth choice. She noted a few applications were old and questioned whether the applicants were still interested in serving. The Board Coordinator informed the members, applicants are telephoned periodicall by the Cit Clerk's office to see if the were still interested. The Coordinator also said, anyone interested in serving on a Board is solicited through the City's newsletter. After reviewing the applications, Chairman Gerwe suggested he would canvass the applicants for their interest, and report his findings at the October 2, 1997. With the Board's consensus, Chairman Gerwe indicated he would like to have a full Board in place before electing a new Chairman. Ms. Carter so moved, seconded b Mr. Browning. Motion CARRIED 5 -0. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: 1. Chairman/Vice Chairman Chairman Gerwe reported attending a Volusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD) meeting last month. He said Enterprise Florida's Director spoke about incentives and competition with other states. He said it sounded like the state of Florida was moving more aggressivel to attract businesses. Economic Development Board Minutes - September 4, 1997 Page -3- 2. Members A. FIND Project Update -- None at this time. B. Beautification Committee -- A. Carter Ms. Carter reported the dedication of the fountain at US 1 and Indian River Boulevard went off fine, but she was unable to attend. She said First Union was providing the water and the electricit C. Edgewater Business Association (EBA) -- None at this time. Mr. Lewis suggested finding out the reproduction cost of the EDB brochures so the could be sold, at cost, to interested persons. Chairman Gerwe said he would like to see the initial suppl turn over in a timel manner first. Mr. Lewis asked if the Board was still interested in obtaining prices for a caricature map. He said Debbie Joplin, an award winning artist, could draw the master for between $500 - $1000, depending on how detailed the map would be. Mr. Lewis said a commercial printer in Titusville could print a 24" x 24 ", two - sided, four color on one side, one color on the back for about $1 -$1.50 per cop with a minimum of 3,000 copies. Mr. Browning said Coronado Paint Compan had an extremel sophisticated printing s and felt the would do the printing at a reasonable cost. Mr. Browning rela that Bob Keesecker, Coronado Paint, complemented the new brochure. He reminded the Board, Coronado had contributed $2,000 toward its production. The Board discussed the format of the WEB page and what information the "industr categor should contain. Mr. Lewis interjected that once the originals of the brochure were received, he could convert them to a PBF format. He said the format is a file that could be down - loaded, and those inquiring through the WEB could print the brochure through their own printer. Chairman Gerwe asked if an member would be interested in attending the Florida Redevelopment Association's annual conference at the Adam's Mark Resort in Da Beach, October 13 - 15, 1997. Ms. Carter reminded the Board of a meeting concerning changes to be made to US 1, from Edgewater to Ormond Beach, to be held at the New Sm Utilities Commission on September 11, 1997, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Chairman asked if Ms. Carter if she would represent the EDB if she attended. Chairman Gerwe added that if anyone knew of an interested person wanting to serve on the EDB, to have them stop by the Cit Clerk's office to fill out an application. % ter/ Economic Development Board Minutes - September 4, 1997 Page -4- ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Minutes respectfull submitted b Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator Economic Development Board c: \edb \minutes \090497