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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
February 7, 2001
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Thomas Alcorn called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board
at 8:05 a.m., Wednesday, February 7,2001, at Mama's Deli, 2119 S. Ridgewood Avenue.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Thomas Alcorn, Rich Morin, Adelaide Carter, Christopher Balmer,
Nora Aly, Edward Keenan, Michael Wilson and Roland Bazin. Also present were Jean Morgan, The
News Journal; City Manager Ken Hooper and Board Coordinator Liz McBride.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes for January 3, 2001, were presented to the Board for approval. There being no
corrections or changes, Mr. Wilson moved to approve the minutes as presented, second by Mr.
Balmer. Motion CARRIED 8-0.
AGENCY AND CITY REPORTS:
Chairman Alcorn would like to address later in the meeting that these agencies were asked to do
reports two consecutive weeks, one for the Southeast V olusia Economic Development Board and
the following week for the Edgewater Economic Development Board, and that is probably why their
attendance is low.
1. Enterprise V olusia - no one present.
2. Port Authority - Chairman Alcorn said there had been discussion of what was going to
happen to the Port Authority, primarily the funding for the study of beach erosion. He believed this
will be going before County Council.
3. Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) - no one present.
4. Bert Fish Medical Center - no one present.
5. Daytona Beach Community College (DBCC) South Campus - no one present.
6. City of Edgewater -Chairman Alcorn asked City Manager Hooper to report on the status of
the FIND project.
City Manager Hooper said the bid opening would be February 13,2001, and suspected there would
be about sixteen (16) contractors, and that the project would cost about 2-2 Y2 million dollars. He
stated that Council also voted last Monday night to start the CRA and authorized staff to compose
the ordinances, resolutions and studies, and expected an implementation date of about May.
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City Manager Hooper relayed the contract award would probably be the second Council meeting in
March with a notice to proceed in early April.
Chairman Alcorn asked if there was anything else exciting going on in Edgewater. City Manager
Hooper responded that the City was involved with the annexation of Edgewater Lakes which
consisted of about 500 acres to the south, a work session scheduled with Council on the expansion
of the Land Development Code, and the replacement of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. Attended Trade Shows/Marketing Trips
a. New York National Boat Show - Mr. Bazin said it was exciting to see Edgewater
Boats, Daugherty Marine and Boston Whaler represented at the show. He presented literature he
acquired at the show and wondered about how to advertise ourselves. Chairman Alcorn said maybe
the EDB could do something in conjunction with our local marine businesses that attend this kind
of show. It was discussed how this could be done, possibly sending letters to vendors. Chairman
Alcorn asked ifMr. Bazin felt the show was worthwhile and the City's money well spent. Mr. Bazin
felt a booth would have been beneficial.
b. Consumer Electronic Show, Las Vegas - Chairman Alcorn stated while attending
the Consumer Electronic Show, he introduces himself, tells them Edgewater is interested in them
locating here, gives them information on the City and his business card so they could call him. He
said you could have a booth, but felt it was important to go out and talk to people. The Chairman
was amazed at the number of people from abroad all trying to sell their products
The second show Chairman Alcorn attended was the PGA Show in Orlando which took up 7,000
square feet. He said he would go back to the PGA Show but not the Consumer Electronic Show.
The Chairman was also going to a show in Fort Lauderdale for boating suppliers.
City Manager Hooper felt it would be a good idea to share a booth with Boston Whaler or other boat
manufacturers. Chairman Alcorn agreed to speak to them. City Manager Hooper suggested also
targeting the sport fisherman and companies offering fishing gear. Chairman Alcorn stated
sportfishing was a $40 million industry and that on an average, the sport fishermen spend about
$6,000-$7,000 for their vacation here.
Ms. Aly said everyone spoke of good ideas, but questioned what steps the Board should take to
follow up on leads. Chairman Alcorn said he was very specific in the people he talked to, trying to
see if they had a real interest in our area. Ms. Aly asked about placing a advertisement in magazines
where interested people could read about Edgewater. Chairman Alcorn said he would rather target
directly as opposed to doing the advertising and marketing. The Southeast V olusia Chamber would
be doing a marketing piece with a CD they have been working on. City Manager Hooper suggested
the Board speak to personnel from Boston Whaler, Edgewater Boats and Daugherty Marine to
inquire what the EDB could do to help them. He felt they might jump at the chance to partner with
the City to share expenses.
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City Manager Hooper mentioned Liz McBride's daughter, Shannon McBride-Lewis, was recently
hired by New Smyrna Beach to be their economic development marketing person. Chairman Alcorn
asked City Manager Hooper if sharing some of the costs of this position had been discussed further.
The City Manager said he sat on a five panel board for interviews and selection of this position at
the request of Frank Roberts (NSB City Manager). He said sharing the costs of having a full-time
economic development coordinator will probably be discussed during the budget process scheduled
for October. He mentioned Port Orange was also interested.
Mr. Bazin mentioned New Smyrna Beach, Enterprise Volusia and Edgewater sharing the cost of a
magazine advertisement. The size of the advertisement and costs were discussed. Chairman Alcorn
asked Mr. Bazin to share his information with Ms. Aly and make a recommendation at the next
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Advise Board Member of Term Expiration Date - Board Coordinator Liz McBride
informed Rich Morin his term expired February 2,2001, and asked him to submit a letter addressed
to the Council ifhe wanted to be reappointed. Don Gillispe's term also expired February 2, and due
to illness, was not going to seek reappointment at this time. Chris Balmer was informed his term
would expire May 18, 2001.
Review Applications for New Member -The Board reviewed the applications.
Ms. Carter moved to recommend Council appoint Douglas McGinnis, second by Mr. Bazin. Motion
CARRIED 8-0.
Chairman Alcorn said he would accept a motion that the Board recommend Rich Morin continue
his membership. Mr. Bazin so moved, second by Mr. Wilson. Motion CARRIED 8-0.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
Chairman Alcorn discussed attendance at the Southeast V olusia Economic Development Board and
the participation of Enterprise Volusia, Port Authority, Atlantic Center for the Arts, Bert Fish
Medical Center, DBCC and the City of Edgewater. He said the agency representatives have been
asked to also report to the Edgewater EDB a week later. Since Chairman Alcorn attends the SEV
Economic Development Task Force meetings, he could report to the Edgewater EDB. He suggested
holding the Edgewater EDB meetings quarterly with theirs to be more appreciative of the agency
representative's time. He said they meet the last Wednesday of the month, and the EDB would still
meet 12 times a year. Ms. Aly suggested having an extra half hour when we have the joint meeting
to cover Edgewater business.
Ms. Carter moved to holdjoint meetings March, June, September and December, second by Ms. Aly.
Motion was amended to include changing the starting time of the joint meetings to 7: 30 a.m. Motion
CARRIED 8-0.
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Chairman Alcorn discussed the limited space available for industrial businesses. He said the City
of New Smyrna Beach was going to lease their site at Turnbull Road and Industrial Boulevard. City
Manager Hooper said there will be big changes with the FIND project. Chairman Alcorn would like
to see everything be pre-permitted. Ms. Aly asked about a spec sheet of the FIND project to
distribute to those at shows. Ms. McBride handed Ms. Aly a printout of the FIND site.
Ms. Carter reported on her attendance at the Recreation & Cultural Services Board.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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