02-04-1999 EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BOARD
Thomas D. Alcorn, Chairman
The City of Edgewater
Edgewater, Florida
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1999. 6 PM
CITY HALL
AGENDA MARINE INDUSTRIAL PARK
6:00 Call to Order: Tom Alcorn Joe Noland, with the Volusia
Review of Minutes County Port Authority discusses
Review minutes of January 7, current status of Marine
1999 meeting. Industrial Park
Securing International Clients ANNEXATION
Rosevelt Bouie Jr., International
Business Consultant, uses his Review of City Staffs findings
experience as a professional regarding costs to land owners
basketball player to talk about the of annexations into Edgewater
"team" approach to economic
development. Industry Appreciation Day
City of Edgewater Nora Aly discusses Edgewaters
Lin Plaskett discusses FIND plan for events and activities
Project, annexation and changes Legaslative Issues
to Land Use Code
Update on current legislation
Chamber Reports effecting economic development
Steve Dennis reports on in Edgewater.
economic activities being handled Venture Capital Seminar
by the South East Volusia
Chamber of Commerce Chairman Alcorn discusses
current status of seminar
Volusia County Development
Corporation Old Business
Jerry Fox, Vice President of
VCBDC gives annual report on New Business
activities of this organization of
which Edgewater is a member
7:OOPM Adjournment
•1AN -17 -1999 09 ;50 P11 P. 01
Roosevelt Boole, Jr.
16833 Bald Eagle Drive • Kendall, New York 14476
phone (716) 659.8058 • fax (716) 659-8059
cellular (716) 721 -6680 • rbouiena aol.com
Profile • Strong knowledge and experience in the Import- Export arena.
• Sixteen years of year -round living in Italy with extensive knowledge of the country, wide ranging
network of business and governmental associates, and a high level of name recognition.
• Experienced in the setup of new enterprises_
• Effective communicator and negotiator.
• Fluent in Italian; working knowledge of Spanish.
• Team player in all facets of career.
Experience Co- Owner, Salt City Communications, Inc., Syracuse, New York 1995- Present
Buyer and seller of radio stations; owner of 106.9 FM WHCD, Auburn. Responsible for sales and
high - profile promotions. Interact with business owners in all areas. Sponsor of the Syracuse Jazz
Festival, 1998.
Investor /Co- Owner, Instant Distribuzione, Srl., Reggio, Emilio, Italy • 1994 -1995
Obtained exclusive rights as importer of cosmetic product; generated a highly successful television
advertising campaign enabling the company to net a significant profit.
Professional Basketball Player, Italian Professional League • 1980 -1995
Played for the following teams: Scavolini Pesaro ( #1 manufacturer of kitchens in Italy), 2 years;
Riuniti Reggio Emilia (maker of Riuniti wines), 7 years; Clear Cantu, 2 years; also played one
year in Orense, Spain.
• Winner of the European Basketball Championship, 1991 -1992.
• Nine -time All -Star nominee (played in seven games).
• Holder of the Italian League's all -time career shooting percentage: 65 %.
• Upon retirement in 1995, held the longest career of any American in the Italian League.
Education Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York • 1976 -1980
B.A., Speech Communication
Concentration: Business Management, Business Law /International Management
College Sports Career:
• NCAA Freshman All- American
• Graduated NCAA All- American First -Team
• Current holder of Syracuse Orangemen career record for blocked shots.
• #2 Draft pick by the NBA Dallas Mavericks.
1. Member of the U.S. Pre- Olympic Basketball Team, prior to the 1980 Olympic Boycott. Played
in Moscow and Argentina alongside numerous future NBA stars, including Magic .Tohnson.
Activities • Spokesperson for the American Heart Association, "Hoops for Heart," 1997- Present. Assisted
in nearly doubling funding for the program.
• Board Member, American Heart Association of the Genesee Valley, 1998 - Present.
• Public speaking for the Lion's Club, guest speaker for various area high schools, banquets, the
Boy's Club, and the Urban League.
• Recipient, Vic Hanson Award from Syracuse University for Outstanding Citizenship, 1994.