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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
January 8, 1998
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman John Moore called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board
at 6:11 p.m., Thursday, January 8, 1998 in the Community Development conference room.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Vice Chairman John Moore, John Browning, Thomas Alcorn, Adelaide
Carter, and Daniel Lewis. Also present was Liz McBride, Board Coordinator.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes for November 6, 1997 were presented to the Board for approval. Mr. Alcorn moved
to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Browning. Motion CARRIED 5 - 0.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. Nominate Candidates for Council Approval
Vice Chairman Moore recalled, for some time the Board had been tr to determine replacement
candidates. He said he would like to cut the list to four people.
Mr. Alcorn moved that the Board recommend Gigi Bennington, Theresa M. David, Lawrence F. Holler
and Nancy I. Ridner for placement on the EDB, seconded b Mr. Browning. Motion CARRIED 5 -0.
Vice Chairman Moore said when he addresses City Council on the appointments, he would like to
ask Council to add the EDB's addendum (list of pertinent questions) to the Cit application form,
along with the Chairman's telephone number.
Mr. Alcorn proposed Vice Chairman Moore present the questionnaire (addendum) to the City Council for
inclusion with the EDB application, and to be considered for other board applications, seconded b Ms.
Carter. Motion CARRIED 5 -0.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. Elect Chairman and Vice Chairman
Mr. Alcorn moved to elect John Moore as Chairman of the EDB, seconded by Ms. Carter. Motion
CARRIED 5 -0.
Vice Chairman Moore nominated Tom Alcorn for Vice Chairman, seconded b Mr. Browning. Motion
CARRIED 5 -0.
2. Discuss Plan of Action for 1998
a. Set Short Term Feasible Goals
Chairman Moore reviewed what was discussed at the December 11, 1997 workshop, and said the
topic of training for Cit emplo (dealing with the public) was a top item. He also said he had
reviewed plans from previous y ears, and felt the goals in the past were too extensive. The Chairman
wanted to set achievable goals.
The status of the zoning change along Hibiscus and Guava Drives, and the Florida Inland
Navigation District (FIND) project were discussed. Mr. Alcorn suggested informing the Public of
the upcoming changes in the Cit Newsletter. Mr. Browning suggested meeting with the new Cit
Manager to go over issues of the Board. Mr. Alcorn thought the Cit Manager should be invited to
the next EDB meeting, and the Chairman agreed to contact him. After being informed that Lynne
Plaskett would be Acting Director of Communit Development, Mr. Browning felt dialog with her
would be beneficial.
After much discussion, some of the goals for 1998 were: 1) training for Cit emplo 2) rezoning
of Guava and Hibiscus, 3) clarification of the EDB's role in the FIND project, 4) new business
welcoming committee, 5) develop a questionnaire for new business owners, 6) hold an annual or
quarterl meeting of Edgewater businesses, 7) riverfront development, 8) expansion of the Cit limits,
9) web site development, and 10) Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Chairman Moore asked if there
was an item the Board could take immediate action on. Mr. Browning felt the personnel item
(emplo training) should be directed to the Cit Manager. Board members liked the idea of
creating a new business welcoming committee. Mr. Lewis volunteered to develop a questionnaire for
new business owners.
3. Discuss Improving Public Perception of Edgewater
Ms. Carter felt development of the questionnaire and a new business welcoming committee would be
a start on improving Public perception.
Chairman Moore remarked, the Edgewater exit off I -95 needed definite improvement. He felt a
traffic sign was needed at the railroad tracks and a bike path along Indian River Boulevard.
Beautif the area was discussed.
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CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
Mr. Alcorn reported meeting with Steve Dennis, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce,
who told him the Chamber was in the process of creating a web site for New Smyrna Beach. He said
the Chamber wanted to tie it in with Edgewater and the City of Oak Hill. Other organization's web
sites were discussed.
Mr. Alcorn informed the Board that Mayor Allman spoke about economic development in Edgewater
at a recent Chamber luncheon. He said the ex -mayor of Oak Hill and a councilman of New Smyrna
Beach also spoke of economic development in their cities.
Chairman Moore and Mr. Alcorn discussed attending the Miami Boat Show in February.
Ms. Carter asked if Mr. Alcorn knew who to contact at DBCC about their expansion. Mr. Moore
said after the EDB gets a better idea of what the new Council wants the Board to work on, perhaps
contact could be made then.
The Board discussed the benfits of relocating Cit Hall.
Mr. Alcorn said he had a problem with unpaved streets on industrial and commercial property. He
said he felt the Board should voice an opinion to Council. Chairman Moore said he already planned
to speak to the City Manager about that issue.
Mr. Alcorn moved to recommend to City Council that they make it a priority to pave all roads of
commercial or industrial zoned properties, and add infrastructure, seconded b Ms. Carter. Motion
CARRIED 5 -0.
Chairman Moore said he would draft a letter and present it at a Council meeting.
Chairman Moore reported that at the January 5, 1998 Council meeting, he asked City Council to
take the EDB's recommendations seriousl and not just disregard them.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Minutes respectfull submitted b
Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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