11-04-2009 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
November 4, 2009
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Robert Lott called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:06 a.m.,
Wednesday,November 4, 2009, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott Present
Oscar Zeller Present
Tim Howard Present
Marcia Barnett Present
Bliss Jamison Present
Bob Williams Absent
Jennifer Butera Absent
Chris Balmer Present
Bill Wetherell Present
Also present were Planning and Zoning Board liaison Pat Card,Planning and Zoning Board member
Robert McIntosh, Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steve Dennis and
board coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2009 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Ms. Barnett,SECOND by Mr. Wetherell to approve the Rejiular Meetinji of October 7,2009
minutes as presented:
MOTION PASSED 7-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
None at this time
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card briefly discussed the upcoming Planning and Zoning Board agenda
SEVCC Update
Mr. Dennis updated the Board regarding upcoming Chamber activities as follows:
11/5 —Business Expo at ParkTowne
11/17—Business to Business Trade Show—Ocean Center
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CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Business Visitation Program
5 area businesses were visited in the past month. The primary complaints were that the permitting
process was time consuming and that website was not user friendly in comparison to other
municipal and county websites.
NEW BUSINESS:
None at this time
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
A. RSQ Review Committee Member—Tim Howard
Mr. Howard deferred to Mr. McIntosh, who stated that 4 firms were selected to assist the City
in various areas.
B. Strategic Committee Member—Marcia Barnett
Ms.Barnett stated that the kickoff meeting was successful. It is expected that the committee will
meet twice monthly and has a goal of completing their task within 180 days.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten
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