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01-07-1993 \ '-" .." CITY OF EDGEWATER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 1993 6:30 P.M. Chairman Martin called to order a regular meeting of the Industrial Development Board at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 7, 1993 in the Conference Room of City Hall. ROLL CALL: Members present were Mr. Kowalewski, Mr. Porta, Chairman Martin, Mrs. Swiney, Mr. Moonen, Mrs. Rymsza and Mr. Fong. Also present were C. Peter Hellsten and Sondra M. pengov, Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mrs. Swiney moved to approve the minutes of November 5, 19Jr,S~ seconded by Mr. Fong. Motion CARRIED 7-0. ~~ Mrs. Rymsza moved to approve the minutes of December 3, 199G as corrected (pg.1 Mr. Kowalewski's name should be deleted under approval of minutes as he was absent; pg. 2 - first sentence under continued business, correct the word guests; pg.2 - second sentence under Community Contribution Tax Incentive Resolution, Tony to read Toni, third sentence, his to read her and Mr. to read Ms.), seconded by Mr. Fong. Motion CARRIED 7-0. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1) Draft of Final Report to City Council Ms. Swiney had (at the December meeting) agreed to revise the previously proposed draft. Ms. Swiney thanked the people who put the factual information together as she realized the vast amount of time it involved to research the information. Ms. Swiney explained she had not revised the table of contents because she felt the board's input was needed. Ms. Swiney said the main thing she did was to take the market study and rework it correcting things that were redundant and consolidate some of the concepts. 1 ... ...." Chairman Martin said he felt it wasn't possible to complete the draft of the Final Report at the regular meetings and suggested having workshops to complete the draft. Ms. Swiney volunteered her office as it is accessible to the public and there is a large conference room that may be used. It was agreed to schedule a workshop meeting for January 18, 1993 at 5:00 pm in Ms. Swiney's State Farm Insurance building. NEW BUSINESS: 1) Election of Officers Mr. Fong moved to re-elect Mr. Martin as chairman, seconded by Mr. Kowalewski. Mr. Porta moved to close nominations, seconded by Mr. Kowalewski. Motion CARRIED to re-elect Mr. Martin as chairman 7-0. Ms. Swiney moved to re-elect Mr. Fong as vice chairman, seconded by Mr. Kowalewski. Mr. Porta moved to close nominations, seconded by Mr. Kowalewski. Motion CARRIED to re-elect Mr. Fong as vice chairman 7-0. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Mr. Fong expressed his feelings saying that Chairman Martin is doing a good job. Mr. Fong also stated he thinks the Board is on the right path and hopes to put together a "blueprint" for the City for the Council to adopt. Ms. Swiney said she is delighted to be participating on the Board and finds it gratifying to be on a committee that accomplishes something. Ms. Ryrosza said this Board is a good working group and hopes it will continue that way. Mr. Kowalewski said as the "new guy" he is tremendously impressed with the dedication and expertise of the Board. Mr. Moonen stated he feels as the others and is excited that progress has been made. Industrial Development Board Regular Meeting January 7, 1993 2 ~ ..."" Mr. Porta stated he has learned a great deal working on the Board and has gained incentive to continue participating. Mr. Hellsten stated he feels the activities of the Board are the most important activities going on in the City. ~ Chairman Martin told the Board that working with~ them has been a pleasure and feels as though they are a "team" working together. Chairman Martin reviewed for the Board the copy of the packet sent to Council, dated December 28, 1992, regarding Tax Credits for Community Revitalization and the Community Contribution Tax Incentive Program. He stated the packet was provided to Council to bring them up to speed and make them aware of how the program could be used to facilitate development of the PID zone. Chairman Martin further stated that Council indicated that the Industrial Development Board should pursue the program, but Chairman Martin told them they couldn't go much further with Gran~ Central at this time. Chairman Martin said he told Council~~ he and the City Manager are trying to set up a meeting with Gra~ Central to meet with senior management. The City Manager expressed to Chairman Martin that he would like a member of the Council to participate in the meeting with Gra~ Central. ADJOURNMENT: There being no additional business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Sondra Meager-pengov, Secretary Industrial Development Board /SMP min.1793 Industrial Development Board Regular Meeting January 7, 1993 3