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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
January 5, 2005
8:00 a.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Ms. Nora Aly called to order a regular meeting ofthe Economic Development Board at 8:03
a.m., Wednesday, January 5,2005, in the Community Center.
2.
ROLL CALL:
Vice-Chairman Douglas McGinnis
Nora Aly
Thomas Hamall
Oscar Zeller
Kathy Leonard
Fred F athi
Robert LoU
Eric Caplan
Chris Balmer
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Also present were City Manager Ken Hooper, Assistant City Manager Liz McBride, Business
Development Director Shannon Lewis, Planning and Zoning Board Member Sandy Jones,
Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steve Dennis, staff writer
Daytona Beach News Journal Lynn Bulmahn, and Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
Ms. Aly asked for any public comments.
Mr. John Cordero asked questions regarding local businesses and ParkTowne Industrial park.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 8, 2004, were presented for approval.
MOTION bv Ms. Leonard . SECOND bv Mr. Balmer to approve the December 8. 2004 minutes
as presented:
MOTION PASSED 7-0
4. CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. Mayor and Council Update
None at this time
B. City Manager Update
Ms. McBride gave a report on ParkTowne properties under contract.
C. Economic Development Director Update
Ms. Lewis stated that V olusia County has agreed to produce a two (2) pocket folder with
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one (1) text page as discussed at the workshop held December 29, 2004. She distributed
a draft of the proposed survey based on the workshop comments. She also stated that the
joint meeting regarding the U.S. Highway 1 corridor will be held later this month.
D. Planning and Zoning Board Update
Ms. Jones stated that the Board is hearing a number of annexation request and 2005
looks to be a busy year.
E. Recreational and Cultural Service Board Update
No December meeting was held. Ms Aly asked if someone would be able to attend the
January meeting in her stead. If so, please contact Pat.
F. SEVCC Update.
Mr. Dennis said the Chamber was busy over the holidays with an emphasis of
expanding memberships. They are planning a Summit ofthe Cities meeting, details will
be made available in the near future. Also, the Chamber is in the process of scheduling
meetings with some ofthe newly seated elected officials.
5. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Program of Work
There was much discussion regarding the survey. It was determined that Ms. Lewis and
Mr. Fathi would attend one of the Micro-economics classes to discuss with the students
the purpose of the survey as well as suggestions on how to best administer it. Mr. Fathi
stated that the statistical data from the surveys would be compiled and made available to
the Board, hopefully, for the March meeting. Mr. Lott compiled a list of businesses
numbering about 200. He will email those to the Board members for
additions/corrections. They should be returned to the Board coordinator no later than
January 12, 2005. Ms. Lewis will write a letter to be sent to all the targeted businesses,
explaining the survey and providing opt-out options.
Mr. Hamall suggested that the members review the applications of individuals who
expressed a desire to serve on the Board for potential Advisory Panel members. The
applications will be provided in the February agenda packets.
B. City Newsletter
A draft newsletter was distributed to the members. They were asked to please submit
any suggestions, additions, and/or corrections to the Board Coordinator no later than
January 10, 2005.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Mr. Balmer was nominated for the Chairman position, but respectfully declined.
Mr. Hamall was nominated for the Chairman position, but respectfully declined.
Mr. Lott was nominated for the Chairman position and agreed to serve.
MOTION hv Mr. Hamall. SECOND hv Ms. Alv to appoint Mr. Lot! as Chairman of the
Economic Development Board.
MOTION PASSED 7-0
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MOTION hv Ms. Alv. SECOND hv Mr. Loti to appoint Mr. Balmer as Vice-Chairman of the
Economic Development Board.
MOTION PASSED 7-0
7. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ OTHER REPORTS:
Fred Fathi - DBCC has showed an increase in enrollment for the upcoming semester.
Chris Balmer - Recently worked with a local business owner who has some misgivings
regarding working with the City through the permitting process.
Tom Hamall- A second prospect for a hotel at the 1-95/ SR 442 interchange will be visiting
the area later this month. The group that toured the area in November will be coming back
soon to meet with staff regarding development of their project.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved
to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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