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01-07-1999 • CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING Januar 7, 1999 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John Moore called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:05 p.m., Thursda Januar 7, 1999, in the Communit Center. ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman John Moore, John Browning, Adelaide Carter, Theresa David, Nancy Ridner, and Lawrence Holler. Thomas Alcorn arrived at 6:12 p.m. Also present were Councilman Gar Roberts and Board Coordinator Liz McBride. Nora Al was excused and Daniel Lewis was recorded absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes for October 1, 1998, were presented to the Board for approval. Ms. Carter moved to approve the minutes as presented, second b Ms. Ridner. Motion CARRIED 6 -0. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. Review Survey for Edgewater Services Chairman Moore said he was disappointed to see only 136 responded out of 336 surveys mailed. He said on the positive side, 79 of 136 respondents were interested in attending a workshop but unfortunately, 69 percent of the 136 were not interested in annexing. The Chairman reviewed the statistics b street, and felt the Cit could sell its services. Mr. Holler asked, other than utilit services, what the Cit had to offer other than higher taxes? Chairman Moore said that was a tough question, and that was wh the surve was done before looking into an incentive package. Mr. Holler felt the EDB should have looked at undeveloped parcels, and tr to get them annexed for future industrial and commercial use. Chairman Moore said the purpose of the survey was to indicate who wanted to purchase Cit services and who wanted to talk about annexation. Mr. Holler reiterated the EDB should be targeting industrial and commercial growth, and wanted to look at the I -95 area. 'fir• ■,, Economic Development Board January 7, 1999 - Minutes Page -2- . Continued Business: Mr. Holler asked what Ka response was. Chairman Moore said he didn't know if Ka had spoken to the Cit Mr. Holler informed the Board, a German compan just bought Ka and the would be expanding. Mr. Alcorn said he would be meeting with new president And Nagel. Mr Alcorn informed the Board he had completed the sale of propert north of Ka for use b a boating compan Industries locating in areas other than Edgewater was discussed. Mr. Alcorn felt, b the surve results, there was enough interest for the Board and Cit Council to have a workshop. It needed to be determined what services the respondents had now, what the would have with us and what the cost difference would be. Councilman Gar Roberts felt the surve targeted the wrong people because the were mostl residential. He said the larger commercial and industrial parcels along US 1 would probabl be more interested in Cit services, and having the services would encourage developers to bu the propert But, he said, just because water and sewer lines run down the highwa doesn't guarantee an outside the Cit limits that the can obtain the services. He said if the annexed into the Cit the would be guaranteed to tie into the infrastructure. B annexing, the Cit would be collecting ad valorem tax dollars. Mr. Alcorn asked if the Board needed to do another surve Chairman Moore said ma the Board should ask the Council to target this area, and invite ever concerned to a workshop. Chairman Moore then reviewed citizen comments from the surve Chairman Moore felt the intent of the surve had been served, and the next step would be to inform Council of the Board's findings. Mr. Holler said the Board needed a "game plan" first before asking Council for direction. Mr. Holler restated, the Cit should be targeting SR 442 at I -95 for development. Councilman Roberts said the Council is all for bringing in larger companies, but said those companies would weigh if the population base could support their operations. Chairman Moore asked the Board if the wanted to send the surve back out to properties along US 1 or have staff contact them. Mr. Alcorn thought it was time to take action and move forward. Mr. Alcorn motioned that the EDB ask staff to analyze the most efficient way for the City to annex from its current southern boundar down US 1, up to and including Kayat on the west and Boston Whaler on the east, and any contiguous properties they thought would be appropriate, second b Ms. Carter. Motion CARRIED 7 -0. Mr. Alcorn further moved that staff consider the benefits to landowners of joinin the Cit and do a cost anal of what the currentl pa in propert taxes and utilities, and what the cost would be if the were annexed into the Cit second b Ms. David. Motion CARRIED 7 -0. Economic Development Board January 7, 1999 - Minutes Page -3- Continued Business: Ms. Carter asked if staff could find out if grant mone would be available for sewer or water. Chairman Moore requested that Lynne Plaskett, Planning Director, check for possible grant mone Councilman Roberts said sometimes the onl wa to get mone to extend infrastructure, especiall sewer lines, would be if it was a state mandate because of environmental issues. Councilman Roberts suggested finding out the zoning of the parcels along US 1, because the might not be commercial or industrial. He said this ma have an influence on who would be willing to annex into the Cit For the next meeting, Mr. Holler wanted to know the zoning of all parcels within a 1 mile radius of SR 442 and I -95. Mr. Alcorn said he would bring a current land use map and the names of the propert owners to the next meeting. 2. New Businesses fi New Business Owners a. Assign Board Member Visits Chairman Moore said he would visit "Nitrosport Marketing Services" and Mr. Holler volunteered to visit "Signs B George ". Chairman Moore said he had received positive remarks from businesses about Cit staff, and there seemed to be none of the old problems. 3. EDB Web Page - Update Chairman Moore said this was an old item and that he hadn't visited the web site y et. Mr. Holler asked for the domain name. 4. Development of the Land Development Code - Update Chairman Moore asked if ever received a copy of the proposed land development codes. Mr. Alcorn said he made comments and recommendations, and also attended the Planning & Zoning workshop. 5. F.I.N.D. - Update Chairman Moore suggested tabling this item until Planning Director Lynne Plaskett could be in attendance. Economic Development Board January 7, 1999 - Minutes Page -4- NEW BUSINESS: 1. Elect Chairman and Vice Chairman Chairman Moore said it had been a great honor to chair the Board and that it had been a great learning experience. He thanked the members for their support and Board Coordinator for her assistance. John Moore nominated Tom Alcorn to serve as Chairman, second b john Browning. Motion CARRIED 7-0. Tom Alcorn nominated john Moore to serve as Vice Chairman, second b Theresa David. Motion CARRIED 7 -0. 2. Discussion on an Incentive Program Mr. Holler said the Board should table this item until all the information was available as to what could be offered as incentives. As far a ad valorem taxes (what would have to be done to receive the abatement), Mr. Alcorn wanted to lznow what the Edgewater standards were. This item would be discussed at the next meeting. 3. Southeast Volusia Radio Station Mr. Alcorn reported the radio station should be up and operating in 30 da He said the station is funded through the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, and its purpose is for reporting visitor and emergenc information. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: Chairman Moore referred to information he had received concerning the US 1 Transportation Stud He said he would attend the meetings in Port Orange on Januar 19, and in New Sm Beach on Januar 26, to hear the citizen's responses to the stud Ms. Carter referred to a September newspaper article about a firefighter who developed fire retardant material. She felt this was a passive business that would work in Edgewater. Mr. Alcorn suggested Ms. Carter, as a representative of the EDB, send him a letter expressing interest in having him bring Ls business to the Cit Mr. Holler asked to have binders provided for Board meeting materials, and have the papers hole punched. Ms. David requested dividers, with monthl and plain tabs. r Econom Development Board. January 7, 1999 - Minutes Page -5- Chairman and. Board. Members Reports: Mr. Holler asked the two visitors in attendance if the had an questions for the Board. The female resident of a Godfre Road dwelling stated she was at the meeting because she did not want to annex into the Cit She said the had ever that was needed, and didn't want higher taxes. Mr. Holler said within the next few months, the Cit would have a good idea of what the costs would be to annex. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Minutes respectfull submitted b Elizabeth J. 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