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CITY OF EDGEWA TER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 4, 1993
6:30 P.M.
Chairman Martin called to order a regular meeting of the Industrial Development Board
at 6:30 p.m., Thursday March 4, 1993 in the Conference Room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Porta (arrived at 6:45 p.m.), Ms. Swiney (arrived 6:53
p.m.), Ms. Rymsza, Mr. Fong and Chairman Martin. Mr. Moonen was reported
absent. A letter of resignation from Richard Kowalewski, effective immediately, was
received March 1, 1993 by the Board secretary. Also present were Mr. Hellsten (ex-
officio member) and Sondra M. pengov, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Fong moved to approve the minutes of February 4, 1993, seconded by Ms.
Rymsza. Motion CARRIED 3-0. Mr. Porta and Ms. Swiney did not vote as they had
not yet arrived.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Chairman Martin moved to item 1-b.
1) Improvement of B-2 Incubator Area
b) Limit of three employees per shift
Chairman Martin briefly reviewed with the Board, a discussion he had with Mr. Karet,
Director of Community Development, relating to changing the three employee limit in
the B-2 District. Mr. Hellsten suggested waiting on this discussion, because the City
has retained someone to work on the Land Development Regulations and the three
employee limit will be addressed in the Land Development Regulations.
a) Paving of Guava and Hibiscus Drives
Chairman Martin stated that Guava and Hibiscus Drives unpaved roads are not
desirable for attracting additional businesses in that area. Chairman Martin also
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discussed tax increment financing for the paving of roads. Mr. Porta suggested
contacting the property owners along Guava and Hibiscus Drives to obtain their input
on the paving of the mentioned streets. The Board decided to work on compiling
figures and put together a financial package to present to Council in the near future.
The Board secretary agreed to provide the parcel numbers of the owners of property
on Guava and Hibiscus Drives so that Morgan Gilreath can provide the other
information needed to put together a financial package.
2) Industry Appreciation Banner
a) Report by Richard Kowalewski
Chairman Martin said Mr. Kowalewski had sent a letter of resignation to the Board,
explaining, do his job commitments he won't be able to attend the meetings. No report
was given.
3) Industry Appreciation Week
Chairman Martin stated he would like to do some follow-up work and report back to
the Board.
4) Draft of Final Report to City Council
Mr. Hellsten suggested meeting again with a small group. Ms. Swiney said her office
(State Farm Insurance) would be available March 8, 1993 at 5:00 pm.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) Budaet and Expenditure Plans and Controls
a) Amend By-Laws
Chairman Martin discussed how much money would be required for the Board's
budget and suggested other items that should be included. Chairman Martin also said
he would like something stated in the by-laws that says any expenditure of funds must
go through the Chairman.
2) Report on VCARD Transportation Seminar
a) Report bY Philip Fona
Industrial Development Board
March 4, 1993
Regular Meeting
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Mr. Fong gave a synopsis of the topics covered at the seminar. Some of the major
issues discussed were; transportation improvement and funds being made available,
the "ice tea program", and a possible projected "high speed rail". Mr. Fong also said
some of current projects mentioned where; the Sea Breeze Bridge, the north bridge in
New Smyrna Beach, and highway monitoring that are being funded by a 70 to 80
million dollar allocation.
3) Economic Development Line Item in Council Budaet
Chairman Martin said he had spoken to Council at a meeting stating he felt they
should have an Economic Development Line Item on the Council budget. Chairman
Martin said he would like this item included on the next regular meeting agenda so the
Board can discuss this further and be able to take some suggestions to Council.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
'There being no additional business to come before the Board, a motion was made
and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Sondra Meager-Pengov, Secretary
Industrial Development Board
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