10-03-2012 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
October 3,2012
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, October 3, 2012, 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 Absent
Also present was CEDS Committee Chairman Robert McIntosh, Volusia Chamber of
Commerce Executive Vice President Samantha Bishop, Volusia County Economic
Development Business Manager/Project Development Director Pedro Leon, Economic
Development/Events Coordinator Janet Shira, Councilman Gene Emter, Planning &
Zoning Member Pat Card and Board Coordinator Barb Kowall.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 5, 2012, were presented for approval.
MOTION by Mr. Zeller, SECOND by Ms. Barnett to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of September 5, 2012.
MOTION PASSED 6-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update (None at this time)
Economic Development/Event Coordinator Update
Janet Shira reported on the following:
• Draft RFP to Council for Kayak/Concession for Menard Park to promote eco-
tourism
• Home Buyer's Seminar on Nov 8th in Council Chambers
• Fall Festival on October 27th with Trunk or Treat and Haunted Forest
• Edgewater Expo in planning stages (Edgewater River Fest) Mar. 22-24
• 1st Earth Day Festival being planned for April 20th
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Pat Card informed the Board of the following:
• A new Little Ceasars opening in Edgewater
• Sign Spinner amendment now in effect
• Outdoor Displays not posing problems
• Restoration approved with the modifications
• Planning &Zoning working on unit development for the old Reflections piece
SEVCC Update
Samantha Bishop reported on the following:
• 80th Celebration and Grand Re-Opening of Chamber on October 8th with Open
House 4-8 p.m.
• Chamber Hob Nob on October 25th and discussion on voting amendments
Volusia County Department of Economic Development
Mr. Leon reported on the following:
• Meeting with Tracey Barlow and Janet Shira on how the County can
provide support for the City on Economic Development
• Paul Mitchell to be his new replacement with the County
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Work Plan for CEDS goals and objectives.
Ms. Jamison spoke with the City Manager and they determined the whole document
needs to be reviewed. The Board discussed and agreed to a Workshop for this purpose.
B. CEDS Project Review
Mr. McIntosh spoke about the Work Plan and outlined the 5 major areas and the elements
they contain.
NEW BUSINESS
None at this time.
OTHER BUSINESS
None at this time.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Ms. Jamison spoke about:
• County Brochure on Volusia's Five Airports
• Next Generation Program and Unmanned Drones at Embry Riddle
• Annual Meeting and Convention at the end of March
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Barb Kowall