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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
CITY OF EDGEWATER
CITY OF EDGEWATER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 6, 1992
REGULAR MEETING
P.O. BOX 100. EDGEWATER, FL32032
Chairman Martin called to order a regular meeting of the
Industrial Development Board at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 6,
1992 in the Conference Room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Kowalewski, Ms. Rymsza, Mr. Fong and
Chairman Martin. Mr. Porta, Ms. Swiney and Mr. Moonen were
reported absent. Also present were C. Peter Hellsten, Krista
Storey, City Attorney and Sondra Meager-pengov, Secretary.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Chairman Martin moved to Continued Business waiting for the
arrival of Ms. Rymsza for Approval of Minutes.
A. Proposed Ad-Valorem Exemption Ordinance 0-92-013
Chairman Martin stated the City Council, at their last meeting,
discussed putting the ad-valorem tax exemption on the ballot.
Ms. Storey continued by explained the procedures of the Ordinance
for the tax exemption.
Chairman Martin said the City Council is sponsoring a "round
table" discussion with the public on September 3, 1992. Chairman
Martin said he will act as spokesman for the Industrial
Development Board to discuss various topics relating to
industrial development.
B. Second Article for City Newsletter
Chairman Martin suggested having a special meeting to prepare the
material for the newsletter. It was decided to schedule the
meeting September 27, 1992.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Industry Appreciation Week - September 21-25
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Chairman Martin said he had spoken with the Chamber of Commerce
and they agreed to create something for Industrial Appreciation
week. Ms. Rymsza said she will help Jean Dixon of the Chamber
with the project.
B. Industrial Development Workshop for Political
Candidates
Chairman Martin discussed this under Continued Business - A.
C. Creating Manufacturing Development Trust Fund from
Ad-Valorem Tax Increment and Other Sources
Chairman Martin said grants are available for the creation of
manufacturing and suggested developing a trust fund for
industrial development.
Ms. Storey explained ways to develop such a fund and would look
into various suggestions made.
D. Creating a Community Development Corporation
Chairman Martin discussed the possibility of the P.I.D. area
being classed as a Community Development Block Grant or Community
Redevelopment Agency area. Chairman Martin said Federal Community
Development Block Grant funds are based on population, and may be
available through the County. Chairman Martin said these funds
would be worth pursuing for use in infrastructure, purchasing
land, etc.
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E. Defining a "Blighted" Area
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Chairman Martin said/he had a meet~~th County staff and
explained the -bligh€ed area was thp- ... ~.mQ as the Community
Development Block Grant area, located in Edgewater.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Martin turned the Chair over to Vice Chairman Fong due
to absent members of the January and March 1992 meetings.
Ms. Rymsza moved to approve the minutes of January 28, 1992 as
presented, seconded by Mr. Martin. Motion CARRIED 2-0.
Ms. Rymsza moved to approve the minutes of March 5, 1992 as
presented, seconded by Mr. Martin. Motion CARRIED 2-0.
It was decided to hold the minutes of May 7, 1992 until the
September meeting as a majority of the members were not present.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Chairman Martin advised the Board of a letter he sent to Tarmac
asking them if they would consider rededicating Flagler Avenue
which was vacated in 1972 or 1974. He said he received a
response saying they declined rededicating Flagler Avenue to the
City because they have facilities on both sides of the road and
felt it may cause safety problems.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no additional business to come before the Board, a
motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned
at 8:05 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Sondra Meager-pengov, Secretary
Industrial Development Board
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Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting
August 6, 1992
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