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08-02-2000 \ a\~>"c\)( """,,~ 'w' .., CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING August 2, 2000 8:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairwoman Adelaide Carter called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 2,2000, in the Community Center. ROLL CALL: Members present were Adelaide Carter, Christopher Balmer, Nora Aly, Edward Keenan (arrived at 8: 10 a.m.), Michael Wilson, and Roland Bazin. Also present were Roger Hill, Observer; Arvin Lewis, Director of Integrations, Bert Fish Medical Center; Sandra Pettit, Economic Development Assistant, Enterprise V olusia; Planning Director Lynne Plaskett and Board Coordinator Liz McBride. Chairman Thomas Alcorn and Donald Gillispe were excused. Charles Gianino resigned due to moving out of the area. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes for June 7,2000, 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. Aly. Motion CARRIED 5-0. AGENCY AND CITY REPORTS: Acting Chairwoman Carter had the agencies report in the order in which they arrived. 4. Bert Fish Medical Center - Arvin Lewis, Director of Integration, said the Florida Health Care facility on US 1 would tentatively be ready to occupy October 15, 2000. Mr. Lewis also mentioned a newspaper article about the Southeast V olusia Hospital District looking at increasing the ad valorem rate. He said a shortfall in funding for mental health services was the reason. Mr. Lewis said the final process in setting the millage rate would be in September. 1. Enterprise V olusia - Sandra Pettit, Economic Development Assistant, reported that County Council. accepted a contract from Bob Million for the Marine Park but a few revisions were being worked on. She said Mr. Million was in the process of discussing the possibility of industrial bonds and had been working with Bank of America and SunTrust. Other projects being worked on were a reservation center which would employ about 300-400 employees and an auto club which would employ 500-600 people. She said the auto club was looking for 50 to 60,000 square feet, and felt the only suitable spot was the old K-Mart in DeLand. Ms. Pettit said EVI was working on a distribution facility which would operate 700 trucks 24 hours a day. She said they were looking at sites in the southern area and one in the Ormond area. Ms. Pettit said EVI had recently presented an opportunity fund grant check of approximately $50,000 to Dougherty Marine. '-' ...., Economic Development Board August 2, 2000 - Minutes Page -2- 6. City of Edgewater - Planning Director Lynne Plaskett said the City was diligently moving along with putting in sewer service down Park A venue to the Dougherty Marine facility. In reference to the FIND project, Ms Plaskett said the City received the driveway permit from V olusia County and was waiting for a permit from FEC for the railroad crossing. She said staff had asked the Consultant to put a package together to go out for bid to get the construction underway. Ms. Plaskett reported there had been some expansion of Air Park Road, airport hanger expansion and some additional buildings by Joe Martin. She said the City was working with Volusia County regarding the widening of Park Avenue, Dale Street and Scott Porta's project. Ms. Plaskett said the City was in negotiations for annexation of Phase II of Massey Air Park Ranch, which would be more of a multi-family or medium density residential fly-in community. In conjunction with Phase II, she said there was another portion of the property called a "fixed base operation." She explained it had to do with aircraft and airport facilities, e.g. gas and whatever to run an airport. Ms. Plaskett made the members aware there was an old black cemetery located on the Massey property, and Mr. Massey had agreed to keep it in its current state. She said the City would possibly be looking at grant funds to do what would be needed to protect this historic area. Ms. Plaskett said a meeting was held recently concerning the possible annexation of about 450 acres to the south of the City but no formal application had been made. Mr. Balmer said he had been asked by a few residents on Hazelwood River Road if there were plans to add sewer and water. Ms. Plaskett said water was available but that providing sewer services was an issue the City was trying to work out with V olusia County. Ms. Plaskett gave City Manager Hooper credit for developing a good relationship with Volusia County. Ms. Plaskett said the City of Edgewater was becoming a more progressive City and felt more annexations would occur to the south and west. She said New Smyrna Beach presented a compo plan amendment to the County for two collector roads which will effect the City of Edgewater ( SR 442 to SR 44 and another extending Park Avenue and turning at some point to connect to SR 44). Ms. Plaskett said this was needed due to past problems with evacuation routes. She said the amendment was being reviewed by DCA and is supported by the City of Edgewater. 2. Port Authority - No report 3. Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) - No report 5. Daytona Beach Community College (DBCC) South Campus - No report CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. Outreach Program Reports - Acting Chairwoman Carter asked if any member had additional information to be turned in to her. 2. Rescheduling Joint MeetingIWorkshop with City Council- Acting Chairwoman Carter asked if the members were able to check their calendars to see when the workshop could be held. The calendars were given to Liz McBride with the member's available dates. '-' ...."" Economic Development Board August 2, 2000 - Minutes Page -3- NEW BUSINESS: 1. Advise Board Members of Term Expiration Dates - Acting Chairwoman Carter said Ms. Aly was aware of her date and Messrs. Wilson and Alcorn had turned in their letters requesting reappointment. Due to Mr. Gianino's resignation, the Acting Chairwoman asked the members if they had any recommendations to fill the vacancy, please have them complete an application. Ms. McBride stated the Board needed to make a formal request recommending City Council reappoint the three members seeking reappointment. Mr. Balmer so moved, second by Mr. Bazin. Motion CARRIED 6-0. Ms. McBride said she would have the applications already on file available for the Board's review at September meeting. Acting Chairwoman Carter said the EDB held a luncheon for Industrial Appreciation Month, she believed last September. She would like to recommend the Board do this again. Ms. Aly volunteered to help out again. The members were asked to make their recommendations at the September meeting as to which businesses they felt should be recognized at the luncheon. Ms. Aly referred to the minutes as saying the City did not have land for sale. Ms. McBride said Mr. Alcorn reiterates the same statement at every meeting, "there are no existing buildings with large square footage available in the City of Edgewater." Mr. Keenan mentioned spec buildings and Ms. Aly asked about the City building a spec building as discussed at a previous meeting. Ms. McBride said this was on the workshop agenda that had been canceled. She distributed a copy ofthat agenda to show what items would have been addressed. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: Acting Chairwoman Carter said she had a report from the Recreation Cultural Services Board. She said the fountain at SR 442 was going to be removed and asked if anyone had any suggestions on its relocation to contact the Committee. Acting Chairwoman Carter reported the recreation center should be opened in October, the road leading into the complex (W. Turgot) would be paved by the County and the Skateboard Park was under construction with a tentative August opening date. She said the median project at the south end of the City was being held up for lack of FDOT permits and that the RCSB was still considering an adopt a median project. She said the Historical section of the RCSB was working on coming up with a historical area within the City. Acting Chairwoman Carter said there was an area concerning historical preservation in the new Land Development Code. Ms. Aly asked when the SR 442 widening project would begin and when the fountain would be moved. She was answered probably the end of 2001. ...." ....,. Economic Development Board August 2, 2000 - Minutes Page -4- ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator Economic Development Board F:\edb-minutes\080200.reg