04-03-2013 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
April 3, 2013
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairwoman Jamison called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at
8:11 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 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 Absent
Bill Wetherell Present
Steven Harrell Present
Also present was City Manager Tracey Barlow, CEDS Committee Chairman Robert
McIntosh, Planning and Zoning Board member Pat Card, Volusia County Economic
Development Business Manager/Project Development Director Pedro Leon, Economic
Development/Events Coordinator Janet Shira, Daytona State College Director of
Edgewater/New Smyrna Beach Campus Clarence McClellan, Councilman Gene Emter,
and Board Coordinator Barb Kowall.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 6, 2013, were presented for approval.
MOTION by Mr. Wetherell, SECOND by Mr. Zeller approve the minutes of the Regular
Meetin,-of March 6, 2013.
MOTION PASSED 6-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
City Manager Barlow spoke on the following:
• Project at Park Towne
• Farmton Development to hopefully be on next Planning & Zoning agenda
• Successful Edgewater Expo
Economic Development/Event Coordinator Update
Janet Shira reported on the following:
• Previous County meeting on CRA's. Voted for 60 day delay
• Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Ramunto's Pizza
• Chamber Ribbon Cutting for New Beginnings Nutrition
• Earth Day Festival on April 20 at Hawks Park
• Edgewater Community Garden Project
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Pat Card informed the Board of the following:
• Storch and Harris LLC coming before Planning Bd. in regards to Deering Park
• Amendment to official Zoning Map being requested
• Hawks Park to be the end point of Volusia Co. Torch Run on April 10 at 11:30
SEVCC Update
Marcia Barnett spoke for Samantha Bishop who could not attend.
• Chamber 5 K run on April 4 with 216 runners signed up.
• Teachers' Crystal Apple Awards Lunch on May 16th
• Successful feedback from the Edgewater Expo vendors
Volusia County Department of Economic Development
Pedro Leon spoke on the following:
• ESRI Site Map and Demographics
• DEO Annual Report for 2012
• Florida & Metro Forecast 2013-2016
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Clarence McClellan introduced himself as the new Daytona State College Director for
Edgewater/New Smyrna Beach Campus and is looking forward to working with the Board.
OTHER BUSINESS
None at this time.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
• Marcia Barnett brought up the expired term of Chris Balmer. City Manager Barlow
explained the process for appointing members.
• Councilman Emter spoke about economic development in Edgewater and the continuing
need for communications with other boards and the County.
• Bliss Jamison reminded everyone of the County Council on April 4th, where Space
Florida will be making a presentation and urged everyone to get out and show support.
• Ms. Jamison also spoke of the Balloon Fest coming this week end in New Smyrna.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 am.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Barb Kowall