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12-01-1999 ■ CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING December 1, 1999 8:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Thomas Alcorn called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:05 a.m., Wednesday, December 1, 1999, in the Community Center. ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Thomas Alcorn, Adelaide Carter, Nora Aly, Edward Keenan, Michael Wilson, Donald Gillispe, and Roland Bazin. Also present were Planning Technician Darren Lear and Board Coordinator Liz McBride. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes for November 3, 1999, were presented to the Board for approval. There being no corrections or changes, Mr. Wilson moved to approve the minutes as presented, second by Mr. Bazin. Motion CARRIED 7 -0. Chairman Alcorn stated there were still two vacancies on the Board and asked if the members to have those interested complete an application. He said a few people who had served on the Board in the past were going to be contacted to see if they might be interested in serving again. AGENCY AND CITY REPORTS: 1. Volusia County Business Development Corporation (VCBDC) - Chairman Alcorn said it should be very interesting to see what happens with VCBDC ( now named Volusia Enterprise) when Jerry Fox leaves. He again informed the Board that Volusia Enterprise had a data base which listed all the available commercial property in the County. 2. Port Authority - Matt Greeson, Operations Manager for Economic Resources in Volusia County was unable to attend. Chairman Alcorn reported the Port Authority was moving ahead with the marine facility and having the bulk head put in. 3. Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) - Frankie Robert, Operation Manager, was unable to attend. Chairman Alcorn mentioned a few programs that would be coming up and their locations. 4. Bert Fish Medical Center - Was skipped over. Nor Economic Development Board December 1, 1999 - Minutes Page 2— Agency and City Reports: 5. Daytona Beach Community College (DBCC) South Campus - Chairman Alcorn said the College would be the location for the Economic Development Symposium hosted by the Edgewater Economic Development Board along with the Southeast Volusia Economic Development Board on February 12"', to bring all Council members up to speed. He said he would comment later in the meeting. 6. City of Edgewater - Planning Director Lynne Plaskett was unable to attend. Chairman Alcorn said he would like to get an opinion, in memo form, from the City Attorney in regard to the Sunshine Law. He wanted to know if the Chairman and Vice Chairman talk to City Council members about economic development matters, if that was subject to Sunshine Law. The Chairman didn't believe so, but wanted something on record. There was a discussion about what was and wasn't subject to the Sunshine Law. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. "Outreach Program" to Assist New and Existing Businesses - Ms. Carter passed out a questionnaire she developed which would be used by the Board when visiting businesses. The Chairman felt it was basic and not overwhelming. Discussion continued about questions to be asked. It was agreed to fill out the questionnaire while interviewing the business owners. Chairman Alcorn reported Sava Inc., an international distribution center, would be locating in the City of Edgewater. He asked Mr. Wilson, who was instrumental in bring the company to Edgewater, to share a little about the company. Mr. Wilson said Sava was the largest rubber manufacturing company in central Europe, and a Goodyear partnership. He said they manufacture a number of specialty rubber items, e.g., tires for motorcycles, scooters, forklifts, as well as some plugs and packers used in sewer repair. Mr. Wilson said Sava would be manufacturing these specific produces here in Edgewater. Mr. Wilson said Chairman Alcorn was very instrumental in this endeavor as well. Chairman Alcorn asked Ms. Carter how they should implement the questionnaire. She felt December would not be a good month to start. Ms. McBride said she would provide Ms. Carter an updated occupational license list. Magnets, with telephone numbers of City departments and their directors; and brochures with resident information and phone listings, were distributed. This information would be given to the business owners when visited. Ms. McBride said business cards for the members would be done in -house and would be available soon. Chairman Alcorn wanted manila file folders, labeled with EDB name and number, to hold the information that would be handed out. Ms. Carter said businesses would be assigned to the members at the January meeting and the questionnaires distributed. %sr w • Economic Development Board December 1, 1999 - Minutes Page 3— Continued Business: Chairman Alcorn wanted to go back to City of Edgewater Reports. Planning Technician Darren Lear introduced himself. Since he had no previous knowledge of the meeting, he wasn't sure what Ms. Plaskett was going to report. Mr. Lear did however, pass around a map showing the future annexation along Park Avenue. Chairman Alcorn said he knew of a proposal for a large manufacturing facility to be on the Massey land across from the airport. Mr. Lear said papers were filed and a meeting was held with a boat manufacturer. Mr. Lear said he was working on a new zoning map that would be combining some zoning classifications, and would hopefully be completed by December 16``'. He said most of the zoning changes would be residential, with some industrial. Chairman Alcorn referred to previous discussions of changing the zoning of Hibiscus and Guava, and a problem with the comprehensive plan. He asked if the new maps were a reflection of that. Mr. Lear was not sure, but would have Ms. Plaskett call him when she returned from vacation. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Discuss Economic Development Symposium for February 12, 2000 a. Request contribution from City Council - Chairman Alcorn said he was working on this project to bring the Council up to speed on economic development issues, and have staff interact with them. He said since the EDB budget was cut, he was doing this through the Southeast Volusia Chamber. He found that New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill were also interested in attending. He said the program would be Saturday the 12 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Chairman Alcorn said the Board's attendance was requested. He said the format would be varied, with some role playing and discussion. The Chairman believed not many people were aware there was a free trade zone at the New Smyrna Beach Airport, and that everything in the City Oak Hill was an enterprise zone. He said people from various agencies, those normally invited to the EDB meetings, were going to be asked to attend the symposium to discuss what they do. The Chairman said refreshments and hors d'oeuvre would be served at the Daytona Beach Airport that evening starting at 5:00 p.m. He said the County Council would also be invited. Chairman Alcorn said he would like to request from the City of Edgewater $500 to help with the expenses of the program and if the Board agreed, he would like to entertain a motion. Mr. Bazin so moved, second by Ms. Carter. Motion CARRIED 7 -0. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: Ms. Carter reported she had been attending the Recreation & Cultural Services Board meetings. She said the south medians would be worked on soon. She said the Christmas parade was scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Saturday the 4 "' and a tree decorating contest in Rotary Park. Economic Development Board December 1, 1999 - Minutes Page 4— Chairman and Board Members Reports: Mr. Keenan said he was working with some people from New York interested in property by I 95 and I 4 for the development of a theme park. He said the airport was also involved because they wanted to put on an Industrial Show, not air show, but with aircraft manufacturers. Ms. Aly asked if the Board could do anything to help with the symposium. Chairman Alcorn said suggestions from the Board would be welcomed. Chairman Alcorn said he would like to see Park Avenue with four lanes, or at least 3, from where it ends at Dale; and Mission Road to be carried to SR 442, to help with the expansion of the FIND project. Mr. Lear asked the Chairman if the symposium would be advertised in the new papers. Chairman Alcorn said he saw it as a workshop for each Council so it would be advertised in the paper. He said citizen participation would be welcomed. Chairman Alcorn wished everyone a Merry Christmas. He thanked the members for their volunteering in 1999, and looked forward to a new millennium. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 a.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator Economic Development Board c: \edb\minutes\ 120199