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05-01-2013AGENDA CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 1, 2013 8:00 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS We respectfully request that all electronic devices are set for no audible notification. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS ARE RECORDED AND MAY BE STREAMED ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of April 3, 2013 4. CITY AND OTHER REPORTS: A. City Manager Update B. Economic Development /Events Coordinator Update C. Planning and Zoning Board Update D. SEVCC Update E. Volusia County Department of Economic Development 5. CONTINUED BUSINESS: A. Open Positions on Board 6. NEW BUSINESS: A. Consider Recommendation for City Council to approve the Resolution to Support Space Florida 7. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: 8. ADJOURNMENT: Pursuant to Chapter 286, F.S., if an individual decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that individual will need a record of the proceedings and will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. The City does not prepare or provide such record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact City Clerk Bonnie Wenzel, 104 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida, telephone number 386- 424 -2400 x 1101, 5 days prior to the meeting date. If you are hearing or voice impaired, contact the relay operator at 1- 800 -955- 8771 AGENDA REQUEST Date: Mav 3.2013 PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION ORDINANCE OTHER BOARD APPOINTMENT 6/3/2013 CONSENT BUSINESS ITEM DESCRIPTION: Re- appointment of William Wetherell to the Economic Development Board Mr. Wetherell's term expires on June 7, 2013. He has expressed his desire to be re- appointed for another term. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Re- appoint William Wetherell to the Economic Development Board for a term of 3 years. ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to re- appoint William Wetherell to the Economic Development Board for a term of 3 years. FINANCIAL IMPACT: (FINANCE DIRECTOR) (SPECIFY IF BUDGET AMENDMENT IS REQUIRED) YES NO x PREVIOUS AGENDA ITEM: YES NO X IF SO, DATE: AGENDA ITEM NO. Respectfully submitted, Concurrence: A-JQ r�T�Ri fl�.lm 4 �_ Barbara KowallBoard Coordinator Tracey T. Barlow /City Manager Economic Development Board ceP'%1 B Kowall From Bill Wetherell [WetherBQo daytonestate.edu] Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 10:40 AM To: B Kowall Subject: Reappointment Barbara Thank you for the reminder regarding my reappointment to the Economic Development Board for the City of Edgewater. I am happy to continue to serve on this board and thus do seek reappointment. Bill Wetherell Dean- DeWnd Campus Chair - School of Applied Business Phone: DeWnd -(386) 785 -2001 Daytona Beach (386) 506 -3813 DMTONA STATE COLLEGE To signup for Edgewater's E- newsletters click hftl2://www.cityofedgewater.org/index.php/new$lefter- signur) To Like us on Facebook click https: / /www facebook com /pages /City- of- Edgewater- Flo rid a/156640071072841 To visit our website click http: / /www.cityofedgewater.org/ W AGENDA REQUEST Date: May 3. 2013 PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION ORDINANCE OTHER BOARD APPOINTMENT 613/2013 CONSENT BUSINESS ITEM DESCRIPTION: Re- appointment of Marcia Barnett to the Economic Development Board Mrs. Barnett's term expires on May 21, 2013. She has expressed her desire to be re- appointed for another tern. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Re- appoint Marcia Barnett to the Economic Development Board for a term of 3 years. ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to re- appoint Marcia Barnett to the Economic Development Board for a tern of 3 years. FINANCIAI. IMPACT: (FINANCE DIRECTOR) (SPECIFY IF BUDGET AMENDMENT IS REQUIRED) YES NO g PREVIOUS AGENDA ITEM: YES NO x IF SO, DATE: _ AGENDA ITEM NO. Respectfullly� submitted, Barbara Kowall/Board Coordinator Economic Development Board Concurrence: Tracey T. Barlow /City Manager c�0Py B Kowall From Marcia Barnett [barnetts4u @aol.com] Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 10:09 AM To: B Kowall Subject: Re: EDB Re appointment Barb Thanks so much for your good service. Please use this email as confirmation that I would be honored to serve another term on the Economic Development Board. Thanks Marcia Bamett - Broker 386 - 689 -4592 The Barnett Group, Inc. On May 3, 2013, at 9:50 AM, B Kowall <bkowallOCITVOFEDGEWATER ORG> wrote: Marcia, I have the agenda ready to have you re- appointed to the Board. I am just waiting on a letter (e -mail) from you, stating that you wish to be re- appointed for another term. Thanks Barb To signup for Edgewater's E- newsletters click http:Hwww cityofedgewater OroAIndex php /newsletter- signup To Like us on Facebook click hftps://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Edgewater- Florida/1 56640071072841 To visit our website click httplhvwvv cityofedgewater org/ RESOLUTION NO. 2013-R-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF SPACE FLORIDA TO CREATE A COMMERCIAL SPACE PORT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Space Florida is an Independent Special District of the State of Florida, created by Chapter 331, Part 11, Florida Statutes, for the purposes of fostering the growth and development of a sustainable and world - leading space industry in Florida; and WHEREAS, Space Florida fosters bold economic development activities to expand and diversify domestic and international opportunities that support talent development, enhance infrastructure and support governments and organizations in improving the state's competitive business climate; and WHEREAS, a generation ago the United States launched 100% of the world's commercial satellites from Florida but that market and its associated jobs bas since gone overseas; and WHEREAS, there are 34 private spaceports planned or underway worldwide, including 17 in other states in the U.S. such as Arizona, Texas and Georgia; and WHEREAS, the relationship between this nation's space program and the enjoyment and preservation of our natural environment is a history of successful partnership for over 50 years; M WHEREAS, the citizens and communities of the Space Coast have paid a high price for being solely reliant upon the government launch programs, and there now exists the opportunity to diversify into a broader more robust and unlimited commercial marketplace; and 2013 -R-09 WHEREAS, the State of Florida has requested the transfer of title back from the Federal Government to the state certain property to establish a comprehensive commercial spaceport capability, which launch site will be in close proximity to, yet jurisdictionally independent of, the government launch infrastructure at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of Edgewater, Florida: Section 1. The recitations set forth in the preamble above are hereby adopted as part of this Resolution. Section 2. The City Council supports and encourages the efforts of the State of Florida, through its agent, Space Florida, to develop commercial space launch facilities in appropriate locations north of the current Kennedy Space Center complex after conducting environmental surveys to ensure that the pristine environmental conditions of the area are duly preserved. Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. After a motion by with Second by the vote on this resolution held on May 6, 2013 was as follows. AYE NAY Mayor Mike Thomas Councilwoman Christine Power Councilwoman Gigi Bennington Councilman Mike Ignasiak Councilman Gene Emter 2013 -R-09 2 PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 0 day of May, 2013. ATTEST: Bonnie Wenzel City Clerk CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA By: Mike Thomas Mayor Robin L. Matusick Paralegal For the use and reliance only by the city of Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and legality by: Aaron R Wolfe, Esquire City Attorney Dom, Sims, Wolfe & Kundid 2013 -N-09 Approved by the City Council of the City ofEdgewamr at a meeting held oa this a day of May, 2013 under Agenda Items No. ge. EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD BY -LAWS ARTICLE I: Official Name The official name of the this Board shall be the Economic Development Board of the City of Edgewater, Florida, hereinafter referred to as "EDB." ARTICLE IL• Purpose and Intent The purpose and intent of these By -Laws is to set forth a uniform set ofprocedures whereby the City of Edgewater Economic Development Board may regulate the manner in which it elects officers, conducts meetings, and otherwise carries out its functions. The By -Laws will serve as a guideline in handling all affairs pertaining to the Edgewater Economic Development Board. ARTICLE HI: Membershin A. Voting Members and Appointments I. The EDB shall have nine (9) voting members. Each member shall be appointed by City Council for a term of three (3) years and shall be subject to removal as set forth by City Council. The terms of appointment shall be staggered. 2. A quorum shall consist of five (5) members. All recommendations and actions ofthe Board shall require an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present. 3. Prior to appointment, prospective members shall submit a City application, stating therein a brief synopsis of theireducation, experience and reason for their interest in serving on the EDB. 4. To be eligible for appointment, a prospective member shall be a resident of the City of Edgewater, work within the City, or owner or represent property or business interests within the City of Edgewater. Up to two t21 positions 5. No member of the EDB shall receive compensation for their service, provided, however, that members may be reimbursed for out -of- pocket expenses as approved by the City. B. Vacancies I. During the term of appointment, should a member of the EDB ehange Fesidenee, - er- she-wot4d -net-be EDB By -Laws eligible f4appeintment to the EDB,-n oloneerbeeligiblebasedoncompliancewith Article III. A4. the member shall forfeit the office and it shall be deemed vacant. If A M-.....1-,. is ..L. gnt a _thfe . /T .......,.._..r'..._ regular meetings of is cb...._, feF c .._ (4) total me etings during an), ealender yea�, said member she!' A)Ffeitthesffiee and it shall be limmeg vaeant- If an EDB member is absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings without being excused by the Chairman, said member shall forfeit the office and it shall be deemed vacant. If a board member is absent for five f5) total meetings during any calendar year, said member shall forfeit tha office and it shall be deemed vacant unless a majority vote of the remaining Board recommend retention. 3. City Council may remove any member of the EDB from office at any time. 4. Any vacancy occurring during the unexpired term of office of any member shall be filled by City Council. The vacancy shall be filled as soon as practical after it occurs. C. Voting Conflicts 1. No member of the EDB shall vote upon any matter which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss, or any principle by whom he or she is retained, or by any relative or business associate. 2. No member of the EDB shall appear for or represent any person in any matter before the EDB other than him or herself. No past member shall appear before the EDB except when representing him or herself for a period of twelve (12) calendar months after his or her service has ended. ARTICLE IV: Election of Officers A. Chairman I The Chairman shall serve as the presiding officer at all meetings and hearings of the EDB and appoint any committees from the EDB membership that are deemed necessary. 2. The Chairman shall be elected by a majority of the voting membership at the annual organizational meeting in the month of June for a one (1) year term. The Chairman shall be eligible for re- election. B. Vice Chairman L The Vice Chairman shall be elected by the EDB from among its regular members in the same manner as the Chairman and shall be eligible for re- election. 2. The Vice Chairman shall serve as acting Chairman in the absence of the Chairman and at such times shall have the same powers and duties of the Chairman. 4 EDB By -Laws 3. In the event of death, resignation, or removal from office of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall perform the various duties until such time the EDB shall elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman. D. Other Presiding Officers The members of the EDB may select an additional member to preside over the meeting(s) in the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman. E. Board Coordinator 1. The board coordinator shall be provided by the City and be a City employee. 2. The board coordinator shall prepare and distribute agendas, correspondence and minutes and shall establish and maintain files to ensure they are properly kept. All recorded meeting tapes shall be provided to the City Clerk for safe keeping. 3. Any correspondence prepared by a member of the EDB shall be provided to the board coordinator for distribution to the EDB members. F. Professional Support The Board and duly authorized committees shall have access to the information and staff of the City departments as coordinated through the City Manager on such a basis as these departments are able to render assistance to the Board. Permanent staff members may be appointed to serve the Board, as provided by City Council. ARTICLE V: Meetings/Hearings A. Regular Meetings . The Board shall meet at regular intervals and at such other times as it may deem necessary for the transaction of business. B. Special Meetings Special meetings or hearings of the EDB may be called by the Chairman. C. Requirements All meetings shall be open to the public, provide due public notice, follow Roberts Rule of Order and the Florida Sunshine Laws. ARTICLE VI: Powers and Duties A. The EDB shall exercise the following powers and duties: 1. Formulate plans for the use and development of property designated for commercial and industrial development. Said plans shall be submitted to City Council as recommendations and presentations shall include staff comments. 2. Annually recommend a budget to CityCouncil for monies necessaryto carry out the EDB By-Laws purpose of the Board. All actual expenditures shall be subject to the approval of the City Manager. All Board members' requests for expenditure of funds shall first be approved by the Chairman or Vice Chairman if the Chairman can not be contacted in a timely manner. 3. Promote the City of Edgewater as a prospective site for business and industrial development, provided that no expenses for advertising or other promotional methods shall be incurred without prior approval of City Council, unless specifically identified under the economic development line item of the current budget. 4. Cooperate with and assist private interests that wish to develop new or expand existing businesses in the City of Edgewater. 5. Recommend to City Council options and agreements relating to the lease of City owned industrial and commercial property to prospective lessees. 6. Carry outpreliminary discussions for the purpose of attracting business and industry to the City of Edgewater. All negotiations shall be done in conjunction with City Council and shall be subject to final approval of City Council. 7. To adopt rules of procedure consistent with applicable City Council resolutions and approved for legal form and correctness by the City Attorney. 8. Limitations of the Board: The Board shall not have the authority to bind the City of Edgewater to any contractor document, nor shall the Board have the power to incur any bonded indebtedness, nor to issue revenue bonds, nor shall it have the power of eminent domain. ARTICLE VII: Amendments The By -Laws may be amended at a regular or special meeting of the EDB, provided that -a Adopted by the Board this Zor dayof�,2009. Ro+ he� , Chairman Attest: P—Y� Patricia Drosten, Board Coordinator BDB ay -Laws CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD BY -LAWS ARTICLE 1: Official Name The official time of the this Board shall be the Economic Development Board of the City of Edgewater, Florida, hereinafter referred to as "EDB." ARTICLE I1: Purpose and Intent The purpose and intent of these By -Laws is to set forth a uniform set of procedures whereby the City of Edgewater Economic Development Board may regulate the manner in which it elects officers, conducts meetings, and otherwise carries out its functions. The By -Laws will serve as a guideline in handling all affairs pertaining to the Edgewater Economic Development Board. ARTICLE III: Membership A. Voting Members and Appointments L The EDB shall have nine (9) voting members. Each member shall be appointed by City Council for a term of three (3) years and shall be subject to removal as set forth by City Council. The terms of appointment shall be staggered. 2. A quorum shall consist of five (5) members. All recommendations and actions of the Board shall require an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present 3. Prior to appointment, prospective members shall submit a City application, stating therein a brief synopsis of their education, experience and reason for their interest in serving on the EDB. 4. To be eligible for appointment, a prospective member shall be a resident of the City of Edgewater, work within the City, represent a targeted initiative or goal that is identified in the City of Edgewater Comprehensive Economic Development Stratew or own or represent property or business interests within the City of Edgewater. Up to two (2) positions on the Board may be filled by members not meeting the aforementioned criteria, provided such appointment is justified based on the individuals qualifications, determined by a minimum of five affirmative votes of the Board. 5. No member of the EDB shall receive compensation for their service, provided, however, that members may be reimbursed for out-of- pocket expenses as approved by the City. B. Vacancies 1. During the term of appointment, should a member of the EDB no longer be eligible based on compliance with Article III, A, the member shall forfeit the office and it shall be deemed vacant. 2. If an EDB member is absent from three(3) consecutive regular meetings without EDB By -Laws being excused by the Chairman, said member shall forfeit the office and it shall be deemed vacant. If a Board member is absent for five (5) total meetings during any calendar year, said member shall forfeit the office and it shall be deemed vacant unless a majority vote of the remaining Board recommend retention. 3. City Council may remove any member of the EDB from office at any time. 4. Any vacancy occurring during the unexpired term of office of any member shall be filled by City Council. The vacancy shall be filled as soon as practical after it �` occurs. V Voting Conflicts 1. No member of the EDB shall vote upon any matter which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss, or any principle by whom he or she is retained, or by any relative or business associate. 2. No member of the EDB shall appear for or represent any person in any matter before the EDB other than him or herself. No past member shall appear before the EDB except when representing him or herself for a period of twelve (12) calendar months after his or her service has ended. ARTICLE IV: Election of Officers A. Chairman 1 The Chairman shall serve as the presiding officer at all meetings and hearings of the EDB and appoint any committees from the EDB membership that are deemed necessary. 2. The Chairman shall be elected by a majority of the voting membership at the annual organizational meeting in the month of June for a One (1) yew term. The Chairman shall be eligible for re- election. VVitt Chairman 1. The Vice Chairman shall be elected by the EDB from among its regular members in the same manner as the Chairman and shall be eligible for re- election. 31 The Vice Chairman shall serve as acting Chairman in the absence of the Chairman and at such times shall have the same powers and duties of the Chairman. In the event of death, resignation, or removal from office of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall perform the various duties until such time the EDB shall elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman. Other Presiding Officers The members of the EDB may select an additional member to preside over the meeting(s) in the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman. N� Board Coordinator EDB By -Laws re-7A The board coordinator shall be provided by the City and be a City employee. The board coordinator shall prepare and distribute agendas, correspondence and minutes and shall establish and maintain files to ensure they are properly kept. All recorded meeting tapes shall be provided to the City Clerk for safe keeping. 3. Any correspondence prepared by a member of the EDB shall be provided to the board coordinator for distribution to the EDB members. Professional Support w The Board and duly authorized committees shall have access to the information and staff of the City departments as coordinated through the City Manager on such a basis as these departments are able to render assistance to the Board. Permanent staff members may be appointed to serve the Board, as provided by City Council. ARTICLE V: MeetimrstHearings I. Regular Meetings The Board shall meet at regular intervals and at such other times as it may deem necessary for the transaction of business. 2. Special Meetings Special meetings or hearings of the EDB may be called by the Chairman. 3. Requirements All meetings shall be open to the public, provide due public notice, follow Roberts Rule of Order and the Florida Sunshine Laws. f ARTICLE VI: Powers and Duties A. The EDB shall exercise the following powers and duties: 1. Formulate plans for the use and development of property designated for commercial and industrial development. Said plans shall be submitted to City Council as recommendations and presentations shall include staff comments. 2. Annually recommend a budget to City Council for monies necessary to carry out the purpose of the Board. All actual expenditures shall be subject to the approval of the City Manager. All Board members' requests for expenditure of funds shall first be approved by the Chairman or Vice Chairman if the Chairman can not be contacted in a timely manner. 3. Promote the City of Edgewater as a prospective site for business and industrial development, provided that no expenses for advertising or other promotional methods shall be incurred without prior approval of City Council, unless specifically identified under the economic development line item of the current budget. 4. Cooperate with and assist private interests that wish to develop new or expand existing businesses in the City of Edgewater. EDB By -Laws Recommend to City Council options and agreements relating to the lease of City owned industrial and commercial property to prospective lessees. Carry out preliminary discussions for the purpose of attracting business and industry to the City of Edgewater. All negotiations shall be done in conjunction with City Council and shall be subject to final approval of City Council. 7. To adopt rules of procedure consistent with applicable City Council resolutions and approved for legal form and correctness by the City Attorney. 8. Limitations of the Board: The Board shall not have the authority to bind the City of Edgewater to any contract or document, nor shall the Board have the power to incur any bonded indebtedness, nor to issue revenue bonds, nor shall it have the power of eminent domain. ARTICLE VII: Amendments The By -Laws may be amended at a regular or special meeting of the EDB, provided that an affirmative vote of the majority of the members present is obtained and approved by the City Council. Adopted by the Board this day of . 2013. Bliss Jamison, Chairman Attest: EDB By -laws