06-02-2010 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
June 2, 2010
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chris Balmer called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:10 a.m.,
Wednesday, June 2, 2010, in the Council Chambers, 102 N. Riverside Drive.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott Absent
Oscar Zeller Present
Tim Howard Absent
Marcia Barnett Present
Bliss Jamison Present
Bob Williams Absent
Jennifer Butera Present
Chris Balmer Present
Bill Wetherell Absent
Also present were City Manager Tracey Barlow, CEDS Committee Chairman Robert McIntosh,
Volusia County Economic Development Business Manager/Project Development Director Pedro Leon
and board coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 5, 2010 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Ms. Barnett, SECOND by Ms. Jamison to approve the Regular Meeting of May 5, 2010
minutes as presented:
MOTION PASSED 5-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
City Manager Barlow reported the following:
• The ParkTowne Business Expo was a success. The committee has already started planning
for the 2011 event.
• He has been directed by City Council to bring forth a resolution regarding impact fee
reduction guidelines.
• The City is currently talking with a company seeking to relocate to our area and who may
be eligible for some benefits from the new ERA.
• The Volusia County Property Appraiser announced a reduction of values amounting to
approximately 17%,with other associated reductions this indicates a reduction in revenues
to the City of approximately 1.2 million dollars.
• The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce is looking to open a branch office in
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Edgewater.
• The City will be hosting a kayak fishing tournament in October, 2010.
CM Barlow also updated the Board on the status of the Restoration project.
Planning and Zoning Board Update
No report at this time
SEVCC Update
Mr. Lott asked for the boards input regarding the possibility of the SEV Chamber hosting a
website that would list commercial property that was available for sale in Southeast Volusia.
There was much discussion regarding this matter.
CEDS Committee
Mr. McIntosh briefed the board on the progress of the CEDS committee. There will be a joint
workshop between City Council,the Planning and Zoning Board,the Economic Development
Board and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic committee on June 21st at 6:00
p.m. to review the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Members present were given a copy of
the Strategic Plan
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
None at this time
NEW BUSINESS:
Board vacancy—Mr. Wetherell's term is expiring
MOTION by Ms. Barnett, SECOND by Mr. Zeller to recommend City Council reappoint Mr. William
Wetherell to a 3 year term on the Board:
MOTION PASSED 5-0
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
None at this time
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten
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