03-07-2012 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
March 7,2012
8:02 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Howard called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:04 a.m.,
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in the Council Chambers, 102 N. Riverside Drive.
ROLL CALL:
Oscar Zeller Present
Tim Howard Present
Marcia Barnett Present
Bliss Jamison Present
Jennifer Butera Excused
Chris Balmer Present
Bill Wetherell Excused
Steven Harrell Present
Also present were City Manager Tracey Barlow, Volusia County Council Member Joie Alexander,
Planning and Zoning Board Liaison Pat Card,CEDS Committee Chairman Robert McIntosh,Volusia
County Economic Development Business Manager/Project Development Director Pedro Leon,
Volusia Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Samantha Bishop and Board Coordinator
Tabitha Russell.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The amended minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 1, 2012, were presented for approval.
MOTION by Mr.Balmer,SECOND by Mr.Zeller to approve the amended minutes of the Regular Meeting
of February 1, 2012 as presented:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
The minutes from the Special Meeting of February 15, 2012, were presented for approval.
Mr. Balmer stated that the total votes for the Implementation of the Moratorium on Transportation Impact
Fees on page 3 of the minutes read 5-0 but should be 4-1.
MOTION by Mr. Balmer, SECOND by Ms. Barnett to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 15, 2012 with the changes as made:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
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CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
City Manager Barlow introduced Janet Shira,the city's first Economic Development/Events
Coordinator.
City Manager Barlow reported on the following:
• Meeting with the County Manager regarding CRA
• Ribbon cutting for the opening of the East Central Regional Rail Trail
• The March 5, 2012 City Council meeting
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card informed the Board that there would be a regular Planning and Zoning Board meeting on
March 14, 2012.
SEVCC Update
Ms. Bishop reported on the following:
• Edgewater Expo
• 21St Annual Crystal Awards
• Disney Institute at the Ocean Center on September 27, 2012
• Career Day at New Smyrna Beach High School on April 19, 2012.
Volusia County Department of Economic Development
Pedro Leon spoke in regards to:
• Enterprise Florida
• Business Retention
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Draft Ordinance for consideration to temporarily waive transportation impact fees for industrial
development in Edgewater.
There was discussion amongst the Board in regards to what the financial impact may be should the
ordinance be adopted. Ms. Jamison stated that all of the neighboring counties have already
suspended their impact fees. Mr. Balmer asked her if she was happy with the draft ordinance.
She stated that she would like to change the building square footage required to waive the
transportation impact fees from 25,000 to 10,000.
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MOTION by Mr.Zeller,SECOND by Ms.Barnett to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for
the temporary waiving of transportation impact fees for industrial development in Edgewater including the
change of building square footage required from 25,000 to 10,000
MOTION PASSED 6-0
B. Work plan for CEDS goals and objectives.
Mr. McIntosh stated that five objectives have been reached and they are moving forward.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Board Vacancy—Mr. Lott's seat(term expires September 27, 2013)
MOTION by Mr.Balmer,SECOND by Mr.Zeller to postpone filling the vacant seat until there are more
applications to consider.
MOTION PASSED 6-0
B. Special Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman (term to be held until next election in June
2012)
MOTION by Mr.Balmer,SECOND by Ms.Barnett to elect Bliss Jamison as Chairwoman of the Economic
Development Board.
MOTION PASSED 6-0
MOTION by Mr. Balmer, SECOND by Mr.Zeller to elect Marcia Barnett as Vice-Chairwoman of the
Economic Development Board.
MOTION PASSED 6-0
OTHER BUSINESS:
None at this time.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Ms.Barnett stated that they already have 95 booths at the Edgewater Expo.The first annual tug boat race will
be held on Sunday. Carnival tickets are on sale. They also need more sponsors and volunteers.
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Ms.Jamison stated that the TPO is having a"Call for Projects"for 2012.They are due April 15,2012. They
are moving forward with the intersection of Old Mission Road and Air Park Road. They are also looking for
funding for the US 1 sidewalk project. They are now starting to work on the 2040 long range plan.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tabitha Russell
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