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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
February 2 ,2000
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Thomas Alcorn called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board
at 8: 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 2,2000, in the conference room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Thomas Alcorn, Adelaide Carter, Nora Aly, Edward Keenan and
Roland Bazin. Also present were Planning Director Lynne Plaskett and Board Coordinator Liz
McBride. Michael Wilson and Donald Gillispe were excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes for January 5, 2000, were presented to the Board for approval. There being no
corrections or changes, Mr. Bazin moved to approve the minutes as presented, second by Ms.
Carter. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
AGENCY AND CITY REPORTS:
1. Enterprise Volusia - No one present.
2. Port Authority - No one present.
3. Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) - No one present.
4. Bert Fish Medical Center - Arvin Lewis, Director of Integration, unable to attend.
5. Daytona Beach Community College (DBCC) South Campus - No one present.
6. City of Edgewater - Planning Director Lynne Plaskett reported the second reading of the
ordinances for annexations of industrial zoned property would be on the next Council agenda. She
said her department received two additional applications for annexation along Air Park Road, and
she was discussing the possibility of annexation with property owners on Sky Way Drive (property
that abuts the taxiway at Massey Airport).
Ms. Plaskett said the FIND project was moving along. The design for construction of infrastructure
improvements were being finalized and construction should start in October.
Chairman Alcorn referred to a previous study by the City of Edgewater and New Smyrna Beach of
their demographics, quality of life, etc. When asked, Ms. Plaskett said she was familiar with the
study and had received requests for updated information. She said they would be working on it in
the next few weeks. Some statistics were discussed.
Chairman Alcorn mentioned an article in the newspaper concerning the Marine Industrial Park and
a proposal to develop the site.
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Ae:encv and City Reoorts Cont.
The Chairman said, around this time of year the Miami Boat Show is attended, but no one was going
this year. He said if a business wanted to relocate here, there would be nothing to offer them, no
industrial park. The Chairman said there were two vacant buildings in Edgewater, the Cushman
building which had around 59,000 sq. ft. and an industrial building on Park Avenue which had
around 4,000 sq. ft. including a 1,000 sq. ft. mezzanine. He said most of his clients want an existing
building or a site that would be buildable in a short period of time. Ms. Plaskett said that is exactly
what will happen with the FIND project when the infrastructure is in place.
Chairman Alcorn mentioned the date for economic development symposium would be changed to
March 4th if agreed upon by City Council.
Ms. Aly asked about holding a workshop for developers. Ms. Plaskett said they (the City) give the
developers all the information they could possibly need, starting with a pre-application meeting with
department heads. The process was discussed and ways to educate the developers. Ms. Plaskett said
a pre-construction meeting could be held so everyone involved in the project would be present.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. "Outreach Program" to Assist New and Existing Businesses - Ms. Carter said the
businesses she visited had no problems and one owner thanked her for volunteering her time to be
on Board. Mr. Bazin had not received his questionnaires back. He mentioned the deplorable
condition ofN. Flagler A venue and wondered why the property owners hadn't complained about the
road condition. Ms. Plaskett informed Mr. Bazin the street was vacated, and the City doesn't
maintain private streets. Ms. Aly and Mr. Keenan didn't have a chance to make their visits but
would do so. Chairman Alcorn said he spoke with two people and the only comment was how to
get the speed limit on Park A venue raised from 35 to 45 mph.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Review Applications for Board Appointment - Ms. McBride commented, the only new
application was Christopher Balmer. The Board looked over the applications.
Mr. Bazin moved that Mr. Balmer be chosen for Board appointment, second by Ms. Aly. Motion
CARRIED 5-0.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
Ms. Aly mentioned a medical symposium she recently attended in Daytona.
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Chairman and Board Members Reports Cont.
Chairman Alcorn said he didn't know of much going on in Edgewater as far as new buildings except
for Scott Porta's (Dale Street). In New Smyrna, he said a 200 unit apartment building would be
going in behind Buddy W orId, and an adult living facility would be put where Buddy W orId stands.
The Chairman said the ALF would be financed by an industrial revenue bond. He explained the
bond program. Mr. Keenan felt there were tax advantages.
Chairman Alcorn said the Duke Power Plant would be a great revenue provider.
The Chairman said there was an Issues Response Group for Southeast Volusia and an Eco Group.
He said the Issues Response Group would be going to Tallahassee to talk to the legislature and the
Board was welcome to attend. He said space was available on the plane to fly up at their cost. The
Chairman said the Eco Group started to look at taking advantage of and protecting the resources we
have. He recommended getting Judith Lichter on that board.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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