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05-05-2004 .. ,. "-" ...""", CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING May 5, 2004 8:00 a.1n. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Joe Martin called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:01 a.m., Tuesday, May 5,2004, in the Community Center. 2. ROLL CALL: Chairman Joe Martin Nora Aly Christopher Balmer Douglas McGinnis Thomas Hamall Oscar Zeller Nancy Freeman Kathy Leonard Fred Fathi Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent (arrived at 8:05) Present Present Also present were City Manager Ken Hooper, Assistant City Manager Liz McBride, Planning and Zoning Board member Sandy Jones, New Smyrna Beach Business Development Director Shannon Lewis, and Board Coordinator Pat Drosten. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the April 7, 2004 meeting were presented for approval. MOTION bv Mr. Balmer. SECONDED bv Mr. Hamall to approve the minutes with the followim! corrections: 6. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Martin brought up the request of the Eagles Elks Lodge moving into ParkTowne property. Mr. Zeller disclosed he has a financial interest in this matter. Much discussion ensued regarding this matter. MOTION PASSED 7-0 4. CITY AND OTHER REPORTS: A. City of Edgewater Updates The Board reviewed the Quarterly Development Report provided by the Planning Department. They also discussed a memo summarizing the V olusia Information Partnership (VIP) meeting. Mr. Hooper stated that the City would be closing on the Edgewater Harbor property after the meeting. Pre-sales of the units are already taking place. Mr. Hooper also related that the City has received G: \p lanning\Pat\edb \edb-minutes\2004 \minuteO 50504 .reg.. doc .. '--' ....", positive comments from the New Smyrna Beach City Manager regarding the possibility of sharing the services of Shannon Lewis for help with the City's Economic Development Program. Mr. Balmer stated that he plans to be in New York at the time the County will be attending the Medical Equipment Trade Show. He will make contact with the County EDB to find out about getting credentials and attending the show to represent Edgewater. 6. NEW BUSINESS: A. Expiration of terms for Mr. McGinnis and Mr. Fathi Chairman Martin asked that the Board give consensus to recommend City Council reappoint Mr. McGinnis and Mr. Fathi to new terms on the Board. Unanimous agreement was given. 5. CONTINUED BUSINESS: A. Program of Work presentation to City Council Budget Workshop. Mr. McGinnis discussed the information he and Mr. Hamall went over at their committee meeting. He feels the Board should have a special meeting prior to the Council workshop to develop their presentation. Chairman Martin scheduled a Special Meeting of the Economic Development Board for May 12,2004 at 3:00 p.m. B. Continued discussion of proposed sale of industrial property for use by tax exempt organizations There was much discussion regarding this issue. Chairman Martin discussed what happened at the Coty Council meeting and presented letters provided to Council both opposing and supporting the Elks request. He then presented letter from NIT holdings LLC which outlined seven items they feel need to be addressed in regards to this issue. The Board decided they would not take an official position on this item. 7. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: Mr. Fathi stated that the new sign is up for the New Smyrna/Edgewater Campus of DBCC. 8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:23 a.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator Economic Development Board G: \planning\Pat\edb\edb-minutes\2004 \minuteO 50 504 .reg. .doc 2 "4lt 1. CALL TO ORDER: . .. ~ ....." CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD SPECIAL MEETING May 12,2004 3:00 p.m. Chairman Joe Martin called to order a special meeting of the Economic Development Board at 3:02 p.m., Wednesday, May 12,2004, in the City Hall Conference Room. 2. ROLL CALL: Chairman Joe Martin Nora Aly Christopher Balmer Douglas McGinnis Thomas Hamall Oscar Zeller Nancy Freeman Kathy Leonard Fred Fathi Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent Present Present Also present were City Manager Ken Hooper, Assistant City Manager Liz McBride, New Smyrna Beach Business Development Director Shannon Lewis, Lynn Bulmahn staff writer Daytona Beach News Journal and Board Coordinator Pat Drosten. 3. CONTINUED BUSINESS: Program of Work The Board discussed their presentation of the Program of Work for the joint workshop with City Council scheduled for May 17,2004. They went over each task item and determined what should be covered and who will do the presentation. A handout overview of the Power Point slide show will be distributed to City Council. 4. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator Economic Development Board G: \planning\Pat\edb \edb-minutes\2004\05-12-04-spec. meeting. doc 4280334 PAGEr 1/1 On the _ � • • �.,/ ! , MW Monday — June 28, ,r, HAPPYINDEPENDENCE DAY— Our nation's birthday is good time to reflect on the many freedoms we enjoy in America, including the opportunity for businesses to grow and prosper. VOTRAN TO OPERATE BEACHSIDE SPEEDWAYEXpRESS TO PEPS) 400 Race fans an leave the high pressure driving to their favorite NASCAR drivers and ride Votran's Speedway Express to the Pepsi 400 Saturday. The express bus service will be between the Ocean Carter padding game, across the street from the Adam's Mark hotel, to the Speedway. Drop aR and post race pickup will be near building six (First Data Corporation). The shuttle's cost is $10 per round tdp. Shuttles will leave the garage continuously from 4-8 p.m. Return trips will be made for two hours following the and of the race. MEDICAL DEVICENANUFACTURING (MOM) SHOW IN NEW YORK A SUCCESS — The courty's Department of E...uic Dnvnkryn.e.it (DOED) made not,amun won,t.Aa al MDM Iwde nl. al 0me Javila Cemilvn iim New York City. While in New York, the county team mark personal calls on prospect companies in the New York metropolitan area. The county has an ongoing recruiting indiative in Long Island, Connectkwt, New Yak and New Jersey. These follow up personal visits were to companies that have shown an interest in a Volusia County location, HELPING TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVOLUSIA COUNTYA TEAM EFFORT -- The cities of DeLand and Edgewater, the Volusia-Flagler Workforce Development Board, and three local medical companies were part of the team helping to staff the county's booth at the recent MOM show in New York City. The three firms from Volusia County — Spartan Ekrtrnirs, D1 Leon Sprl Rnmet, DnLand, and CnmmaM MMiral, Ormand Bear _ eirth 1 ed their products and capabilities at the show. Interest was high in all areas. The straw ll"],prodn solid leads for the does, the county, and the exhibiting companies. The medical field is one of six targeted job categories cited in the courty's fiva- year strategic plan for economic development. RK FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY— NEAL774 CARE JOBS A PRESCRIPTION FOR GRO WrH Hookh oaro jobs continue to be the shining star for employment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With more than 300,000 health care jobs created in the past year, there are now more than 11 million health care -related jobs in this critical industry Fmplrrymert growh has axrePMd 10 perre.ntDeryPAr Health rarWpharmarautirAltrrWIrsl onilipment companies have become one of Nose recession -proof industries that communities seek as part of their basic infrastructure for stability and future growth. VOLUSIA TOURISIV AUTHORTIES PUBLISH COUNTYWIDE VISITORS OUBIF --The first countywitle visitors guide has been published. The guide features things to see and do throughout Volusia County. Material was compilad Rom the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, which spearheaded the project, the West Volusia Tourism Advertising visitors' center at Daytona USA. Authority, and the Southeast Volusia Advertising Auhgrdy. Copies are avaikble from the three organizations or the COONOMIODCVCLOPMCNTHCOGnr PUSHCS 19,0pp yWl7p/S•Rarid business o_gr the mrrty Department or Economic Development's website, logged 18,953 usersduring May, an increase of 1 percent from April. The website for Daytona Beach International Airport, vnvw flvdavtonafirst cam recorded 1 B,370 users in May, a decrease of 2 percent. County government's mein website, www.volusia era, sea accessed by 379,747 users, a decrease of 4 parterre from the previous month. These websaes provide a wealth of information about Volusia County Government and the community and provide links to the chambers, tourism authorities, colleges and universities and a has! of other w lasims. NEWS ITEMS WAN7EDI — Please send your business news items to Dave Byron, Volusia County Community Information, 123 W. Indiana Ave., Deland, FL 3272D-4612, by fax at 38"22-5072 or by e-mail at dbyronglico volusie 0 us. Prone: 386-248-8048 Internet: www.aondabrsinm.org Fax: 386-248-BG37 VOluslz County Depamnent of Economic Development Opportunity Grants Page I gE2 The BellSouth Foundation invests the majority of its grantmaking funds in its ' Specia_I_Inttiatives through a targeted request for proposal process. However, a i limited number of Opportunity Grants are available for unsolicited proposals that compliment Special Initiatives or issues where the BellSouth Foundation is currently focusing its work. In general (and as funds permit), Opportunity Grants will be awarded to programs or projects that: • Mesh tightly with one of the Foundation's strategies; • Offer a complementary strategy for the Foundation's other work; • Offer a new and innovative approach to a priority issue; • Provide a supportive policy -level effort to supplement a Foundation priority; or • Serve as a collaborative practice for a Foundation initiative. Issues of new interest in 2004 evolving from past years efforts are: Technology & Learning: One of the unique findings within the BellSouth edu.pwr3 technology Initiative is that students' view of technology in learning Is different from the view of schools. Grants in this area will be awarded to support further exploration of incorporating `student voice'to build meaningful use of technology for learning for students. View BellSouth Big_Diff-erenge report to see some of the latest work of the BellSouth Foundation in this area. No Child Left Behind: The national No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation requires that school districts invest dollars, attention and energy Into several factors targeted toward improving student achievement. Grants in this area will be awarded to districts seeking support to fulfill requirements of NCLB— especially with respect to addressing the "Stronger Accountability" standards outlined in NCLB. For more information on NCLB in your state visit: http:://nclb.ecs.org/nclbj Business/Education Partnerships: Partnerships between the education community and local businesses show great promise for sustained positive change and broader community involvement and support in local schools and school districts. The Foundation is interested in helping to strengthen existing partnerships between school districts and local businesses, and in helping to foster new partnerships for change that promise lasting results. 'Application Process Opportunity Grants are awarded once a year. Concept papers were due March 1, 2004: Full proposals am due April 15, 2004. Only those who have submitted and received approval for a Concept Paper will be allowed to submit a Full Proposal The deadline for Concept Papers was midnight EST March 1, 2004. The Foundation will announce its 2004 Opportunity Grant recipients in May 2004. Grants will be awarded for one year (July 2004 - June 2005) More grantmaking information is available in the Grant_ Guidelines section. Have questions? Contact a BellSouth Foundation grants manager at grants.manager@bellsouth.com. Please review. resttrialons that apply to BellSouth Foundation Opportunity Grants. ELOr mlc D6VC-orl1&j roxii http://www.bellsouthfomdation.com/grmtslog/index.html Cities vie for NASA center Page 1 of 2 Orkiwoim http://www.oriandosentinel.conilnews/yahoo/orl—biznmaO3O6O3O4junO3 0 5.184235.story?coll=orl- newsaol-headlines Cities vie for NASA center Orlando was among six cities making pitches Wednesday at a NASA forum. By David Lerman Washington Bureau June 3, 2004 FAIRFAX, Va. -- Houston offered low taxes, a diverse work force and a temperate climate. Newport News touted an upscale business district, cultural attractions and low cost of living. Orlando plugged its "worldwide brand of imagination and creativity." Hoping to lure a new NASA business center with at least 500 employees, officials from six cities with ties to the space agency made competing pitches Wednesday at a NASA -sponsored forum for interested corporate bidders. The NASA Shared Services Center -- expected to open late next year -- will consolidate the agency's finance, procurement, information -technology and personnel offices, now scattered among about 10 NASA centers nationwide. The city that lands the new center will gain between 500 and 800 new workers earning an average of salary of about $60,000 a year, NASA officials have said. At the opening of the two-day forum here, about 200 contractors and economic -development officials from across the country packed a hotel conference room to sell their respective cities and size up the competition. "I think it's a critical piece of the overall process," said John F. Krug, vice president of business development for the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, which was promoting Central Florida to the companies that may bid on the center. "We need to get to know each other," he said. "This is the first dance. People are putting faces with names." The cities' presentations are meant to impress people like Ken Nickerson, a vice president of Computer Science Corp., one of the major contractors that's expected to submit a bid to develop the center. Before bids can be submitted, Nickerson and others must select one of the six NASA -approved cities "It's not easy figuring out who's offering what," Nickerson said. http://www.orlandosentinel.cominewslyahoo/orl-biznua03O6O3O4j mO3,0,4590028,print.st... 6/3/2004 Cities vie for NASA center Page 2 of 2 Other companies expected to make bids include IBM and Lockheed Martin, both of which sent representatives to the forum. The three other cities competing for the center are Cleveland; Stennis, Miss.; and Huntsville, Ala. For Newport News, the forum offers a chance to promote City Center at Oyster Point, an upscale office and retail district with a 5-acre fountain. Orlando is offering a site in Central Florida Research Park, next to the University of Central Florida. Bids must be submitted to NASA by September, with a final selection to be made next March. David Lerman is a reporter with the Newport News Daily Press, a Tribune Publishing newspaper. He can be reachedatdlerman@tribune.com or 202-824-8224. Get home delivery - up to 50% o http://www.orlmdosentinel.cominewslyahoo/orl-biznasa03O6O3O4jmO3,0,4590028,print. st... 6/3/2004 Page 1 of 1 Pat Drosten From: Liz McBride [Imcbride@cityofedgewater.org] Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 10:49 AM To: Pat Drosten Subject: FW: Econ Development Support -----Original Message ----- From: Richard Michael[mailto:rmichael@co.volusia.fl.us] Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 4:34 PM To: khooper@cityofedgewater.org Subject: Econ Development Support Ken: It is my understanding that Edgewater is thinking of moving forward to apply additional dollars for a more concentrated effort to support economic development efforts in the city....... if it is of any help to you, I would suggest and offer to aid your efforts by providing design and printing cost support for any joint collateral materials that you would like to develop to further promote the city's economic or industrial development assets..... for a matter of conversation, I believe that $6.000 to $8,000 could gel you started.... rick Rick Michael, Director Department of Economic Development 700 Catalina Drive, Suite 200 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386)248-8048 (386) 2384761 fax (386)248-8037 fax 1-800-554-3801 email: rmichael co.vol_usia.Fl_us www.floricalbusmess.org org 6/28/2004 MEMORANDUM DATE: June 11, 2004 TO: Department Heads FROM: Susan J. Wadsworth, CMC-City Clerk SUBJECT: JULY NEWSLETTEP DEADLINE DATE CMNeE information for the July newsletter from Wednesday July 21, 2 0 0 4 to Wednesday July 14, 2004 at NOON. Please submit your articles to the City Clerk's Department. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE- DEADLINE WEDNESDAY JULY 14, 2004 AT NOON To: Economic Development Board Members From: Joe Martin Subject: Good Newsl Included in the proposed budget the city manager presented at the budget workshop was $57,044. The breakdown is as follows: Part time economic development staff $35,000 Chamber of Commerce $10,044 Economic Development Board $12,000 The EDB $12,000 is funded by the recent increase in the occupational license fee. The remainder is funded by the general fund. Also of interest, the ad -valorem tax base is showing an improved rate of growth. This is a result of general improvement in values of existing properties as well as new construction and growth in the industrial sector. A detailed breakdown of the data would be helpful, i.e. what percentage is non-residential? Next council meeting on the budget is July 19. If you have any agenda items for the EDB meeting on July 7, please forward to Pat ASAP. Thanks! Page 1 of 1 Pat Drosten From: Joe Martin jjmeve@cfl.rr.comj Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 9:30 AM To: Pat Drosten Subject: Fw: Economic Development Budget FY 2005 -- Original Message -- From: Hamallthomas@a�ol.com To: tmeve cff.rr.com Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 7:32 PM Subject: Re: Economic Development Budget FY 2005 Joe This is a quartum leap forward, but at the same time it is somewhat disappointing. Getting the staff is an important first step. However, there needs to be more support for programming. We requested $57.8k which included staff at ($25.3k). Our progamming funds were cut be $20k. I admire Steve Dennis' work and - the Chamber deserves much more support than it is getting. Please let me know if I am missing something, but, the primary economic activity from the Chamber, in addition to membership support programs is in the area of Tourism. The only way that the $12,000 for the EDB will work is if we can get Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach and the Chamber to share in the programming costs i.e. videofdvd, brochures, exhibit panels, etc. As far as the EDB board meeting agenda is concerned I'd like to see us discuss the use of our proposed, meager program dollars, strategies for collaboration and the development of our economic deveopment newsletter, as well as its distribution. Tom 6/28/2004 From: Betty Holness jbjholness@co.volusia.fi.usj �— 4 Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 10:21 AM/i�,,/ To: quigleyRichard@ci.daytone-beach.fl.us; Fbehrin l��;k�j„, city.fl.us; bmur h @cityo edge . ater. rg;; 6l qe p y�ci.ponce-inlet.Fl.us; khooper-- -- edgewater.or �"d��%% troberts(tDcltvMnsh ram' m6nnLn�riAA6..1......._ ___. _..__ . Cc: .. _.,...a..,,, y, Cynthia Coto Subject; Smart Growth Final Report ELI Final ReportJune Smar(-GrowthFlna 04_mvised.d... I_mponjune... At Report developed as a result ofethe ySmarttGrowthgSrummitemee9inlsshThosea copy of the Final have a copy of the report. Attached is a copy of the report that I indicated eItwould did not forward to you. (I am attaching copies of the report in both the pdf file and in Word. Some have indicated a problem in opening the pdf file.) For those not present, the County has made a financial Implementation Committee of $35,000. The Council commitment to the proposed will also be making their four appointments to the Committee as its July 8 Council meeting. In order for this to be a collaborative process, all entities must participate. There are numerous components in the Smart Growth initative, your input is valued and appreciated. Any questions, please give me a call. C-91 <Q ��3