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02-01-2012 - Amended CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING Amended Minutes February 1,2012 8:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Lott called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:02 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012, in the City Hall Conference Room, 104 N. Riverside Drive. R OLL CALL: Chairman Robert Lott Present Oscar Zeller Present Tim Howard Excused Marcia Barnett Present Bliss Jamison Present Jennifer Butera Present Chris Balmer Present Bill Wetherell Present Steven Harrell Present(8:09) Also present were City Manager Tracey Barlow, Councilman Justin Kennedy, CEDS Committee Chairman Robert McIntosh, Volusia County Economic Development Business Manager/Project Development Director Pedro Leon and Board Coordinator Tabitha Russell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 4, 2012 and the "How Can WE Make Things Better" workshop on January 10, 2012 were presented for approval. MOTION by Mr. Wetherell,SECOND by Mr. Zeller to approve the Regular Meeting of January 4, 2012 and the "How Can WE Make Things Better"workshop on January 10, 2012 minutes as presented: MOTION PASSED 7-0 CITY AND OTHER REPORTS: City Manager Update City Manager Barlow reported on the following: • Special Election on February 28, 2012 for City Council Member Seat 4 • Sponsorship for the Edgewater Expo • CRA District G:\EDB\minutes\2012\02-01-12 amended minutes.doc 1 Planning and Zoning Board Update Mr. McIntosh informed the Board that there would be a regular meeting on February 8, 2012. SEVCC Update No report Volusia County Department of Economic Development Pedro Leon spoke in regards to an article in the Wall Street Journal on the Mortgage Meltdown in Volusia County. CONTINUED BUSINESS: A. Work plan for CEDS goals and objectives Mr.McIntosh stated that they are looking for a director.Most of the CEDS projects will depend upon the direction of the executive director. B. Follow-up on the "How Can WE Make Things Better Workshop" Chairman Lott stated that the workshop was a great success.He estimated there were between 75-80 attendees. He went over the notes taken from the workshop with the Board. Some of the concerns addressed were in regards to signage,communication between the City and business owners,and the desire for more activities/events. Chairman Lott stated that one of the things that came out of the workshop was that people wanted to see the City use the river to a greater extent when it came to events. In an effort to help the City with this,he started a committee that meets on Mondays.They have already had two meetings. From these two meetings they have created a list of opportunities and activities that they can pursue. The committee members include himself, Barbara Layton from the Edgewater Farmers Market, Steve Dennis, and Marc Monteson. One of the committee's goals is to create sub-committees that would focus on the following: • Hawks Park • Industrial Park • Riverside Drive • Edgewater Expo These sub-committees would then have their own sub-committees that would take care of individual events for each of the parks. Chairman Lott stated he is meeting with Mr. Tager from New Smyrna Beach High School to discuss how they can utilize Hawks Park and he is also meeting with the YMCA to see how they can be more involved. G:\EDB\minutes\2012\02-01-12 amended minutes.doc 2 Ms.Barnett stated that recruiting volunteers is an issue.Councilman Kennedy stated that they need to have a plan to recruit and retain volunteers. One way to accomplish this would be to build relationships with the business owners that are attending these workshops. There was discussion between Councilman Kennedy and the Board in regards to some of the items that were addressed at the workshop.There was a general consensus to have a follow-up meeting with attendees from the workshop and city staff to further progress and keep them involved. It was determined that it would be held on Wednesday, February 29th at 6:00 p.m. The Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday,February 15,2012 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Hall conference room to finalize the details. NEW BUSINESS: A. Board Reappointment—Bliss Jamison, whose term expires on March 16, 2012 and is seeking reappointment. MOTION by Ms.Barnett,to recommend to City Council the reappointment of Bliss Jamison to the Economic Development Board for another three (3) year term, second by Mr. Zeller. MOTION PASSED 8-0 B. Board Reappointment— Steve Harrell, whose term expires on March 16, 2012 and is seeking reappointment. MOTION by Ms.Barnett,to recommend to City Council the reappointment of Steve Harrell to the Economic Development Board for another three (3) year term, second by Mr. Zeller. MOTION PASSED 8-0 OTHER BUSINESS: Bliss Jamison spoke in regards to a proposed moratorium of Transportation Impact Fees for Industrial Development in Volusia County. Chairman Lott requested it be added to the agenda for discussion at the February 15, 2012 meeting. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: None at this time. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Tabitha Russell G:\EDB\minutes\2012\02-01-12 amended minutes.doc 3 CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING Minutes February 1,2012 8:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Lott called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:02 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012, in the City Hall Conference Room, 104 N. Riverside Drive. ROLL CALL: Chairman Robert Lott Present Oscar Zeller Present Tim Howard Excused Marcia Barnett Present Bliss Jamison Present Jennifer Butera Present Chris Balmer Present Bill Wetherell Present Steven Harrell Present (8:09) Also present were City Manager Tracey Barlow, Councilman Justin Kennedy, CEDS Committee Chairman Robert McIntosh, Volusia County Economic Development Business Manager/Project Development Director Pedro Leon and Board Coordinator Tabitha Russell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 4, 2012 and the "How Can WE Make Things Better"workshop on January 10, 2012 were presented for approval. MOTION by Mr. Wetherell, SECOND by Mr. Zeller to approve the Regular Meeting of January 4, 2012 and the "How Can WE Make Things Better"workshop on January 10, 2012 minutes as presented: MOTION PASSED 7-0 CITY AND OTHER REPORTS: City Manager Update City Manager Barlow reported on the following: • Special Election on February 28, 2012 for City Council Member Seat 4 • Sponsorship for the Edgewater Expo • CRA District G:\EDB\minutes\2012\02-01-12 minutes.doc 1 Planning and Zoning Board Update Mr. McIntosh informed the Board that there would be a regular meeting on February 8, 2012. SEVCC Update No report Volusia County Department of Economic Development Pedro Leon spoke in regards to an article in the Wall Street Journal on the Mortgage Meltdown in Volusia County. CONTINUED BUSINESS: A. Work plan for CEDS goals and objectives Mr.McIntosh stated that they are looking for a director.Most of the CEDS projects will depend upon the direction of the executive director. B. Follow-up on the "How Can WE Make Things Better Workshop" Mr.Lott went over the notes taken from the workshop with the Board. There was discussion between Councilman Kennedy and the Board in regards to some of the items that were addressed. There was a general consensus to have a follow-up meeting with attendees from the workshop and city staff to further progress and keep them involved. It was determined that it would be held on Wednesday, February 29th at 6:00 p.m. The Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday,February 15,2012 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Hall conference room to finalize the details. NEW BUSINESS: A. Board Reappointment—Bliss Jamison, whose term expires on March 16, 2012 and is seeking reappointment. MOTION by Ms.Barnett,to recommend to City Council the reappointment of Bliss Jamison to the Economic Development Board for another three (3) year term, second by Mr. Zeller. MOTION PASSED 8-0 B. Board Reappointment— Steve Harrell, whose term expires on March 16, 2012 and is seeking reappointment. MOTION by Ms.Barnett,to recommend to City Council the reappointment of Steve Harrell to the Economic Development Board for another three (3) year term, second by Mr. Zeller. MOTION PASSED 8-0 OTHER BUSINESS: G:\EDB\minutes\2012\02-01-12 minutes.doc 2 Bliss Jamison spoke in regards to a proposed moratorium of Transportation Impact Fees for Industrial Development in Volusia County. Chairman Lott requested it be added to the agenda for discussion at the February 15, 2012 meeting. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: None at this time. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Tabitha Russell G:\EDB\minutes\2012\02-01-12 minutes.doc 3