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CITY OF EDGEWA TER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING (rescheduled 9-3-92)
SEPTEMBER 10, 1992
7:00 P.M.
Chairman Martin called to order a regular meeting of the Industrial Development Board
at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 1992, in the Conference Room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Kowalewski, Mr. Porta, Mr. Martin, Ms. Swiney and Mr.
Fong. Mr. Moonen and Ms. Rymsza were recorded as absent. Also present were C.
Peter Hellsten and Sondra Meager-Pengov, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Fong moved to approve the minutes of May 7, 1992, seconded by Ms. Swiney.
Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Mr. Fong moved to approve the minutes of June 4, 1992, seconded by Mr.
Kowalewski. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Ms. Swiney moved to approve the minutes of June 16, 1992, seconded by Mr. Fong.
Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Mr. Fong moved to approve the minutes of June 23, 1992, seconded by Mr. Porta.
Motion CARRIED 2-0.
The minutes of August 6, 1992 were not approved, the secretary will make the
appropriate corrections.
Mr. Kowalewski moved to approve the minutes of August 27, 1992, seconded by Ms.
Swiney. Motion CARRIED 3-0.
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CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A-) September Newsletter Article
Chairman Martin stated he and the City Attorney made some minor changes to the
newsletter.
B-) Plan of Action - Tax Exemption Question on November 3. 1992 Ballot
Chairman Martin discussed with the Board ways to get factual information to the
public. The Board and Mr. Martin discussed various ways to provide information to
the public on tax exemption. The dates of October 24 & 31, 1992 were decided as
the dates that the Board members would distribute literature relating to the tax
exemption question. The literature will be distributed in front of Eckerd Drug Store.
C-) Final Report to Council
Chairman Martin stated the status of the report to the Council is still being worked on.
Mr. Fong reported on a market study he and Mr. Kowalewski are preparing, this will
be included in the report to Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
A-) Tappina Industrv Potential (TIP) Survey (Teams and Schedule)
Chairman Martin stated he is working with Jean Dixon of the Council, and Ms. Swiney
is working with Les Haughwout of the Edgewater area Council. Chairman Martin said
there is a list of 12 industries that Volusia County Business Development Corporation
had identified and they are interviewing them.
B-) Industrial Appreciation Week
Chairman Martin stated Tropical Blossom, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce
and Cushman Company, sponsored by the Industrial Development Board were
selected as honoree's and will be presented certificates at the Industry Leaders
breakfast.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Mr. Hellsten said there is strong support from the Rotary on Industrial Development.
Mr. Hellsten also discussed the problem with zoning, saying businesses come into
Edgewater, but leave when they increase in size as zoning doesn't permit businesses
with more than 3 employees in certain zones. It was suggested having a joint meeting
with the Land Development and Regulatory Agency to discuss this issue.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no additional business to come before the Board, a motion was made
and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Sondra Meager-Pengov, Secretary
Industrial Development Board
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