06-24-2003
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
WORKSHOP
June 24, 2003
4:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Joe Martin called to order a workshop for the Econonric Development Board at
4: 1 0 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2003, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Joe Martin, Christopher Balmer, Adelaide Carter, Nora Aly and
Douglas McGinnis. Also present were Councilman James Brown, Planning and Zoning Board
Chairman Ed V opelak, Planning and Zoning Board member Anton Heeb and Board Coordinator Pat
Drosten.
SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP:
Chairman Martin explained some ofthe changes/correction made to the draft Program of Work. He
also stated that after careful consideration, he changed the name ofthe document to the Planning
Document for Program of Work to reflect that this was a working document intended to be a guide
for building a program of work.
Mr. Balmer asked for clarification of several items in the document. Mrs. Carter pointed out several
punctuation and grammatical corrections to be made. There was much discussion as to the various
tasks laid out in the program of work. It was the understanding of the Board that this document is
intended to layout the tasks and if approved the Board would then be concerned with determining
how to best carry the tasks.
Ms. Aly asked for information on what a CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) is and what it
does. Chairman Martin gave an explanation ofCRA's and CDBG'S (Community Development Block
Grants) and referenced Florida Statutes Chapter 163. Mr. Heeb gave a lengthy explanation of his
views, goals and objectives for the future ofthe City's development and redevelopment.
Chairman Martin asked if there were any other changes or corrections for the Planning document.
Being none, he explained that the document with the changes and correction discussed in this
workshop would be presented to the Economic Development Board at their next meeting. He then
gave a brief report on the ParkTowne Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and thanked the Board Members for
their participation. He has drafted thank you letters to those that contributed their time and money to
make the event successful.
ADJOURNMENT:
The workshop was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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