10-06-1999 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
October 6, 1999
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Thomas Alcorn called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board
at 8:03 a.m., Wednesday, October 6, 1999, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Thomas Alcorn, Adelaide Carter, Nora Aly (arrived at 8:08 a.m.,
after Election of Officer), Edward Keenan, Michael Wilson, Donald Gillispe, and Roland Bazin.
Also present were Frankie Robert, Operation Manager, Atlantic Center for the Arts and Board
Coordinator Liz McBride. Planning Director Lynne Plaskett arrived after Agency and City Reports.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes for September 1, 1999, were presented to the Board for approval. There being no
corrections or changes, Ms. Carter moved to approve the minutes as presented, second by Mr. Bazin.
Motion CARRIED 6 -0.
ELECTION OF OFFICER:
1. Nomination and Election of Vice - Chairman
Chairman Alcorn asked if anyone wanted to be vice - chairman, or did they want to elect Nora Aly.
Mr. Bazin so moved to elect Nora Aly for vice - chairman. Motion died for lack of a second.
Ms. Carter volunteered for the position, citing her good attendance and how past vice - chairmen had
a problem getting to the meetings, second by Mr. Bazin. Motion CARRIED 6 -0.
AGENCY AND CITY REPORTS:
1. Volusia County Business Development Corporation (VCBDC) - Chairman Alcorn
reported that Vice President Jerry Fox would be leaving VCBDC. The Chairman was hoping Mr.
Fox would be interested in becoming a member of the EDB, but was informed by Liz McBride that
he declined, but said he may be interested sometime in the future. Since there were two vacancies
on the Board, the Chairman asked the members if they knew of anyone interested in serving on the
Board to have them fill out an application.
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• Agency and City Reports (Con't):
Chairman Alcorn reported that at VCBDC's annual meeting, the Southeast Volusia Chamber
presented an award to Boston Whaler for their contributions to the area.
The Chairman spoke about VCBDC dividing into two separate organizations, one which would not
be subject to Sunshine Law.
2. Port Authority - Chairman Alcorn said there was nothing new to report. He said the marine
park next to Boston Whaler was continuing to make the news. He said a $600,000 seawall was to
be put in, and it still was not determined whether the property would be sold outright or leased.
3. Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) - Frankie Robert, Operation Manager, said they had
a program starting for Harris House called Art Angels. She said on October 20, 1999, ACA was
intending to increase the membership to support the Cap Kids Programs to a $100 level. Ms. Robert
reported Paul Markunas was the Center's new CEO, and had numerous new ideas. She said Mr.
Markunas was instituting a $5 million Doris Leeper endowment, which would kickoff October 29,
1999. Ms. Robert said Ms. Leeper would be receiving a Hall of Fame award from the State of
Florida. She said a street party would be held on Douglas Street October 29 from 2 -4 p.m. Ms.
Robert said Harris House was holding a gallery walk, 5K run and auction on February 19, 2000.
4. Bert Fish Medical Center - No report.
5. Daytona Beach Community College (DBCC) South Campus - No report.
6. City of Edgewater - Chairman Alcorn conveyed that every Council member had said at one
time or another, economic development was a priority. He said Councilman Roberts and mayoral
candidate Charles Gebelein were the only two who had come to a meeting, and he would like to see
more participation from City Council.
Chairman Alcorn mentioned Judy Lichter won in the primary election, and the Mayor and district
2 would be in a runoff. He found it very interesting that only 17 percent of the population came out
to vote on who was going to run our City.
Chairman Alcorn mentioned the meeting between the City of Edgewater and the City of Oak Hill.
He said the drawing of an imaginary line for the purpose of annexation, and evacuation routes were
discussed. The Chairman commented on the land use when annexing and the ad valorem tax base.
He said he had asked City Council to have staff put something together on the cost and benefit of
annexing. The Chairman said most people were looking for services (water, sewer, police and fire).
Ms. Carter said at the last Council meeting, it was asked what was going on with the FIND project.
She said it was not the City that was holding up the project. Ms. Carter stated FIND is an
independent group who owns the land, and said they probably would not use it for the spoiled site
for another six years. Ms. Carter felt the Board should relay the message that the City is not the
holdup.
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Agency and City Reports (Con't):
In speaking of the recent law suit in Ormond, Mr. Bazin wondered how the tax structure would effect
modular homes (adult parks) that want to have their school impact fees rescinded.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. EDB Web -Site Update - Chairman Alcorn said trying to get the City tied into the Economic
Development web -site, edgewaterfl.com was still being worked on.
2. Economic Development Retreat - Chairman Alcorn mentioned the Southeast Chamber of
Commerce was holding a retreat from Friday, October 8, at 1:00 p.m. through Saturday, October 9,
3:00 p.m. He said the Chamber reviews what is going on in Southeast Volusia, what issues need to
be addressed by the Chamber, and how to promote economic development in this area.
The Chairman said the Board had talked about having a workshop with the City Council. He said
he would like to hold the workshop the first or second week of December on a Saturday, from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chairman Alcorn said the purpose for the retreat would be to discuss economic
development items of interest to the Board and to City Council.
3. Discussion "Outreach Program - The Chairman said the program would assist new and
existing businesses. He felt it was important to talk to the manufacturing businesses in the area. The
Chairman asked Ms. Carter to organize seven places of business to be visited each month to offer
assistance. Liz McBride would provide a list of businesses to work from. Ms. Aly would like to
have a directory of businesses or organizations that offer free services or advise, e.g., SCORE. It was
agreed to hand out brochures provided to new residents and businesses, a magnet which lists City
departments and phone numbers, and generic business cards.
Chairman Alcorn also mentioned VCARD was sponsoring a Economic Development Coalition,
which runs from 8 a.m to 3:00 p.m, October 14, 1999, at the Embry Riddle field house. He said the
topic will be economic development in Volusia County.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Interlocal Agreement Between Edgewater and Oak Hill - Planning Director Lynne
Plaskett reiterated the proposed imaginary line for future annexations by Edgewater and Oak Hill
officials. Clinton Cemetery Road, which was the midway point between the two cities was agreed
to. She noted annexation to the west was not discussed. She said Volusia County was going ahead
with their plans to build a sewer plant. She said Edgewater will purchase sewer capacity from the
County, and sell water to the County for resale to unincorporated areas.
2. Discuss Evacuation Routes - Ms. Plaskett said city officials also discussed establishing a
westward evacuation route and agreed to send a resolution to the Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) requesting an extension SR 442 and paving Maytown Road to SR 415.
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CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
Chairman Alcorn asked for members' e -mail addresses if they had them.
Ms. Aly thanked the members for their attendance at the Industrial Appreciation Luncheon and for
Mr. Keenan's help. Ms. Aly and the members felt it was a successful event.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator
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