05-02-2012 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
May 2, 2012
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Jamison called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:00 a.m.,
Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in the Council Chambers, 102 N. Riverside Drive.
ROLL CALL:
Oscar Zeller Excused
Tim Howard Absent
Marcia Barnett Present
Bliss Jamison Present
Jennifer Butera Present
Chris Balmer Present
Bill Wetherell Present
Steven Harrell Present
Also present were City Manager Tracey Barlow, City Councilman Gene Emter, Economic
Development/Event Coordinator Janet Shira,CEDS Committee Chairman Robert McIntosh,Volusia
Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Samantha Bishop and Board Coordinator Tabitha
Russell.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 4, 2012, were presented for approval.
MOTIONby Ms.Barnett,SECOND by Mr.Balmer to approve the minutes ofthe RezularMeetin'-ofApril
4, 2012 as presented.
MOTION PAS.S'ED 6-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
City Manager Barlow reported on the following:
• Edgewater Healthplex
• Relocation of a prospective business to Edgewater
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Economic Development/Event Coordinator Update
Janet Shira reported on the following:
• Constant Contact e-newsletter
• Draft CRA plan
• Volusia County's Airport Advisory Committee
Planning and Zoning Board Update
No report
SEVCC Update
Ms. Bishop reported on the following:
• 21St Annual Crystal Apple Awards
• Business owner surveys with CBE
• Expanding business retention programs
• Chamber Alliance
Volusia County Department of Economic Development
No report
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Work plan for CEDS goals and objectives.
Mr. McIntosh spoke in regards to he and Councilman Emters visit to the Burns Science and
Technology Charter School.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ms.Barnett stated that she attended the first meeting for next year's expo.They will be adding more members
to the Board and are still in need of volunteers. They have 65 businesses who have already signed up. They
are looking at either the weekend of March 15th or March 22nd to hold the event.
OTHER BUSINESS:
None at this time.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Chairman Jamison stated that she would like for the members of the Board to attend manufacturing tours.
Tours are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. Ms. Barnett stated that that was a good idea as
the City needs to be more involved. She also stated that Edgewater is one of five cities not listed on Team
Volusia's website.City Manager Barlow stated that he will contact them about it.Chairman Jamison spoke in
regards to the real estate luncheon she attended.
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ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tabitha Russell
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