05-01-2013 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
May 1, 2013
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairwoman Jamison called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at
8:03 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in the Council Chambers, 102 N. Riverside Drive.
ROLL CALL:
Oscar Zeller Present
Marcia Barnett Present
Bliss Jamison Present
Jennifer Butera Excused
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, Economic
Development/Events Coordinator, Janet Shira, Volusia Chamber of Commerce Executive
Vice President, Samantha Bishop, County Councilwoman, Deb Denys and Board
Coordinator, Barb Kowall.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 3, 2013, were presented for approval.
MOTION by Mr. Wetherell, SECOND by Mrs .Barnett to approve the minutes of the Re-ular
Meetinz ofApril 3, 2013.
MOTION PASSED 5-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
City Manager Barlow spoke on the following:
• Approval for Comp. Plan amendment for Restorations' SCD coming before next
Council Meeting
• Second reading and approval for annexation of property adjacent to the City off
442
Economic Development/Event Coordinator Update
Janet Shira reported on the following:
• Edgewater and neighbor cities working on a proposal for County Council on
CRA's and possible changes to the County's Resolution
• Working with John Kaiser, targeting prospects in Edgewater interested in
participating in Growth FL
• Starting phase of RFP for a Non-Motorized Watercraft Concession at Menard
Park for Kayaks, Paddle Boards and Canoes to promote Eco-Tourism
• Plan to meet with the State to talk of marking some Blue Waterways on the river
to highlight Eco-Tourism
• Success of Earth Day Event on April 20th
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Pat Card informed the Board of the following:
• At last Planning & Zoning Mtg, the re-zoning was approved for Deering Park
• 1"Reading next Monday night for Council's approval
SEVCC Update
Samantha Bishop spoke on the following:
• Last week's tour of Boston Whaler's manufacturing facility
• Teachers' Crystal Apple Awards Lunch on May 16th
• Tour of Cart Tech next week
• Hosting Reception for Home-Based Businesses in June
• Business Seminar in June at the Council Chambers
Volusia County Department of Economic Development
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Open Positions on Board
Mr. Barlow distributed a copy of the by-laws for the Board members to consider the possibility
of amending the by-laws from 9 members to 7. Mr. Barlow stated there may be a board formed
in the future for eco-tourism. After lengthy discussion on the matter, the Board determined it
may be better to have people who would be on that board, be on the EDB board instead and work
towards all aspects together, economic development and tourism for the area in general, not just
eco-tourism.
MOTION by Mr. Wetherell, SECOND by Mrs .Barnett to review the by-laws at the June
meetinz to determine the number of member seats and revisions that are needed to the by-laws
MOTION PASSED S-0
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Recommendation for City Council to approve the Resolution to Support Space Florida
County Councilwoman spoke about Space Florida and the potential impact it could have and
stated the County Council is approving a resolution to support this. She stated the Shiloh tract is
the number one location on Florida's east coast and talked about the potential for new jobs and
businesses if this project comes to fruition.
MOTION by Mr. Harrel, SECOND by Mr. Zeller to forward a recommendation to the Council
of the Board's approval of Resolution 2013-R-09 to support Space Florida.
MOTION PASSED 5-0
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 am.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Barb Kowall