04-04-2012 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
April 4,2012
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, April 4, 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 Present
Chris Balmer Absent
Bill Wetherell Present
Steven Harrell Absent (8:06)
Also present were City Manager Tracey Barlow, City Councilman Gene Emter, Economic
Development/Event Coordinator Janet Shira,Planning and Zoning Board Liaison Pat Card, 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 March 7, 2012, were presented for approval.
Chairman Jamison stated that on page 4, Air Park Road should be changed to Park Ave.
MOTION by Ms. Barnett, SECOND by Mr. Howard to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 7, 2012 with the changes as made:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
City Manager Barlow reported on the following:
• The success of the Edgewater Expo
• The April 2, 2012 City Council meeting
• The April 11, 2012 joint workshop between City Council and the Planning and Zoning
Board
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Economic Development/Event Coordinator Update
Janet Shira reported on the following:
• Volusia Manufacturers Association meeting
• News Journal article about Robert Skelton's new business BestiProducts
• Groundbreaking for the Edgewater Healthplex
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card reported on the March 14, 2012 Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
SEVCC Update
Ms. Bishop reported on the following:
• Chamber memberships
• SEV county maps
• 21st Annual Crystal Awards
• Disney Institute at the Ocean Center on September 27, 2012
• Chamber Alliance
Volusia County Department of Economic Development
No report
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Work plan for CEDS goals and objectives.
Mr. McIntosh reported on the Edgewater Expo.
NEW BUSINESS:
None at this time.
OTHER BUSINESS:
None at this time.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Ms. Barnett spoke in regards to a luncheon on April 19th for commercial real estate brokers. She also
informed the Board that Mr. McIntosh received the"Citizen of the Year" award from the League of Cities.
Mr.Emter spoke in regards to the League of Cities bi-monthly meeting that will be held in Edgewater on July
26th.
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ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:34 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tabitha Russell
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