01-09-2013 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
January 9, 2013
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairwoman Jamison called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at
8:05 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013, in the Council Chambers, 102 N. Riverside Drive.
ROLL CALL:
Oscar Zeller Present
Marcia Barnett Present
Bliss Jamison Present
Jennifer Butera Present
Chris Balmer Present
Bill Wetherell Present
Steven Harrell Present
Also present was CEDS Committee Chairman Robert McIntosh, Volusia Chamber of
Commerce Executive Vice President Samantha Bishop, Economic Development/Events
Coordinator Janet Shira, Councilman Gene Emter, and Board Coordinator Barb Kowall.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 3, 2012, were presented for approval.
MOTION by Mr. Wetherell, SECOND by Ms. Barnett to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meetinz of October 3, 2012.
MOTION PASSED7-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
City Manager Barlow spoke on the following:
• City receiving a prestigious award from Surf Coast Planning & Zoning
• Large foreclosed residential and commercial properties getting interest
• Chamber Home Show on the 19th and sharing booth with Expo Committee
Economic Development/Event Coordinator Update
Janet Shira reported on the following:
• Finalizing proposal for Council on non-motorized watercraft out of Menard Park
• Council approval of the rent assistance program for new and expanding
businesses
• Marketing of kayak and paddleboard trails
• Edgewater River Fest Mar. 22-24
• Princess Ball sponsored by Scholarship Committee at YMCA on Feb. 9th
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Bob McIntosh informed the Board of the following:
• Annexation on Old Mission Road, north of W. Indian River Blvd. for 45.15 acres.
• City is requesting an amendment to Restoration Sustainable Community
Development District Sub-Element of the Comprehensive Plan
SEVCC Update
Samantha Bishop reported on the following:
• Handed out and explained the Gold Benefits of Volusia card
• Effort of Daytona Airport to get Jet Blue and flights to NY City
• Airport Gift Shop being transformed to a Welcome Center
• Career Extravaganza at the Middle School Jan. 24
• Junior Achievement coming soon
• Chamber Challenge 5k Run
Volusia County Department of Economic Development
None at this time
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Updated Time Line for CEDS Work Plan
The Board discussed the Draft Review of the Updated Time Line for the CEDS plan
from the November Workshop. It was determined that the plan was acceptable and
needed only to add a bullet under Objective 1.1, RE: Aviation and to include space
technology.
MOTION by Mr. Balmer, SECOND by Ms. Barnett to adopt the CEDS Plan as amended to
include Aviation and Space Technology.
MOTION PASSED 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
None at this time.
OTHER BUSINESS
None at this time.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
None from Chairman or Board Members
• Councilman Emter wished to speak and stated Edgewater has really moved
forward in the past year and expects an exciting year coming up for Economic
Development.
• Samantha Bishop reminded everyone that the new County Council was being
sworn in at Deland on the l Oh if anyone could make it
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Barb Kowall