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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
February 2, 2005
8:00 a.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Robert Lott called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development
Board at 8:05 a.m., Wednesday, February 02,2005, in the Community Center.
2. ROLL CALL:
Vice-Chairman Chris Balmer Present (arrived at 8:20 a.m.)
Douglas McGinnis Present
Nora Aly Absent
Thomas Hamall Present
Oscar Zeller Present
Fred Fathi Present
Robert Lott Present
Eric Caplan Absent
Also present were City Manager Ken Hooper, Assistant City Manager Liz McBride, Business
Development Director Shannon Lewis, staff writer Daytona Beach News Journal Lynn
Bulmahn, and Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 5,2005 were presented for approval.
MOTION bv Mr. Hamall . SECOND bv Mr. Fathi to aoorove the Januarv 5. 2004 minutes as
oresented:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
4. CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. City Manager Update
City Manager Hooper invited the Board to attend the City Council Goal Setting
workshop scheduled for February 9,2005 at 5:00 p.m. It will be held in the Edgewater
Fire Rescue Association Building on Hibiscus Drive.
B. Economic Development Director Update
Ms. Lewis she and Mr. Fathi met with students from DBCC in regards to the
administration of the Edgewater Business Survey. Additionally, she should have a draft
of the EDB folder from the County by the next board meeting. She also attended the
first cooperative meeting regarding U.S. Highway 1 corridor development. She believes
it would benefit the City to participate in continued meetings, particularly with the
County and the southeast V olusia municipalities.
C. Planning and Zoning Board Update
None at this time.
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D. Recreational and Cultural Service Board Update
None at this time.
F. SEVCC Update.
Chairman Lott gave an update on the Chamber structure and direction. They are
planning another Summit of the City's late spring/early summer.
5. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Program of Work
Trade Show Update - The Board agreed that they should be better prepared (i.e.,
materials) before focusing on trade shows.
Edgewater Business Survey - Mr. Fathi hopes to have the results of the survey compiled
for presentation at the next Board meeting.
Advisory Panel Recommendations - A workshop will be held on February 23,2005 at
5:00 to discuss the formation ofthe Advisory Panel. All interested parties are invited to
attend and notice will be sent to those who have expressed a desire to serve either on the
Panel or the Board.
Marketing Material Development - Ms. Lewis asked that if any members had photos
depicting the quality oflife in Edgewater that they forward them to her.
Newsletter - The Board plans to develop some criteria for listing a business under the
"Business Spotlight" section ofthe newsletter.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
Ms. Kathy Leonard submitted her resignation from the Board on February 1, 2005. The
members will review the applications and make a recommendation for the vacancy at the
March meeting.
7. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ OTHER REPORTS:
Fred Fathi - DBCC Will be combining the Summer I and Summer II sessions so as not to
conflict with the area high school schedule.
Tom Hamall- A hotelier prospect will be visiting the area next week. They are considering
a location for an extended stay facility.
Doug McGinnis - The Smart Growth committee is moving forward.
Bob Lott - The SEV Chamber will be hosting another Summit of the City's sometime in the
next few months. He also feels the need for the Board to become more aware of the
surrounding municipalities and the County's economic development activities. He will make
contact with the various boards, staff and agencies to discuss the possibility of creating an
interactive exchange.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved
to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9: 13 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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