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CITY OF EDGEWATER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1993
Chairman Martin called to order the regular meeting of the Industrial Development Board at
6:34 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 1993 in the Conference Room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Browning (arrived at 6:58p.m.), Mr. Fong, Mr. Porta, Ms.
Rymsza, Ms. Swiney and Chairman Martin. Mr. Byrd was recorded absent. Also present
were Mr. Hellsten (ex-officio member) and Sondra M. Pengov, Secretary.
Chairman Martin also noted that Kurt Hayman of Hayman Signs and GiGi Bennington were
also in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Martin requested that the minutes of May 6, 1993, May 20, 1993 and May 27,
1993 be held for the next regular scheduled meeting.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1) Sign Ordinance
Chairman Martin said the Chamber of Commerce has sent a flyer to all businesses stating that
the Sign Ordinance will be discussed at a City Council Workshop on August 16, 1993.
Chairman Martin asked for an update of the previous meeting regarding the Draft Sign
Ordinance.
Ms. Swiney asked Ms. Bennington if the Draft Sign Ordinance the Board has is the same as
the ordinance she worked on with the Sign Ad Hoc Committee? Ms. Bennington replied, yes.
Mr. Fong stated that Mr. Hayman expressed some of his comments at the previous meeting.
Chairman Martin asked Mr. Hayman for additional comments. Mr. Hayman discussed
considerable aspects of the Sign Ordinance within the past 3 or 4 years as well as the content
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of the ordinance. Chairman Martin said that Mr. Hayman has valuable suggestions for the
ordinance and recommended that Mr. Hayman bring as many other sign makers as possible to
the Council Workshop on August 16, 1993.
Chairman Martin scheduled a Special Meeting for August 11, 1993 to review the Draft Sign
Ordinance in more detail at 6:30 p.m.
Ms. Bennington, at the Chairman's request, reviewed the history of the Sign Ordinance and
the forming of a Sign Ad Hoc Committee and her experience with Mr. Hayman's adamancy
toward the re-development of the Sign Ordinance. Ms. Bennington also said the majority of
the community present at the ad hoc meetings were in agreement with the Draft Sign
Ordinance.
2) Progress of Land Development Regulations with VCARn
Mr. Hellsten said the Land Development Regulations, that are complete, have been provided
to the Land Development and Regulatory Agency as well as to VCARn for review. Mr.
Fong also said a meeting of the VCARn study committee is planned at the end of the month
for review of the land regulations.
3) IDB Input to City Budget
a) IDB Budget
The Chairman said of the $8,000 requested, $4,500 was provided in the budget of which
$1,500 is destined for Volusia County Business Development Corporation.
b) Economic Development Line Item
Chairman Martin said the $50,000 that was suggested for the Economic Development Line
Item was denied by the City Manager, who said there was not enough money to provide this
amount. Chairman Martin said he disagrees with this decision, because in order to match a
grant you need money in which to match with. The Chairman said he feels as an advisory
board this needs to be discussed with the Council. The Board suggested that a memo be sent
to the City Council stating the Industrial Development Board's position.
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Ms. Swiney moved to have Chairman Martin prepare and send a memo to Council stating the
Board's position, seconded by Mr. Fong. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) IDB Letter Supporting Maglev
Chairman Martin asked the Board if they would like him to send a letter to Governor Chiles
stating their position supporting Maglev.
Ms. Swiney moved to have the Chairman write a positive letter to Governor Chiles outlining
Edgewater's encouragement of economic development and what this would mean to
Edgewater and the community, seconded by Mr. Porta. Upon discussion the Board made
various suggestions that the Chairman could incorporate in the letter. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
2) Letter_ of Interest - Golf Course Developer
Chairman Martin made reference to a newspaper article concerning a Deltona design firm
interested in participating in the development of a municipal golf course in Edgewater. The
Chairman said he spoke with a representative from the firm who said they would do a study
to determine whether it is worthwhile to have a golf course.
3) Changing Regular Meeting of September 2, 1993 to September 9, 1993
The Board agreed to change the September meeting date to September 9, 1993 at 6:30 p.m.
4) Institute of Government Meeting Scheduled for September 13th and 27th, 1993
The Board discussed whether they would be able to attend the meeting and expressed their
interest.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
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Mr. ~ asked if the tax abatement provision from the City would apply to existing
businesses that want to expand and rent a new location? Chairman Martin replied, yes.
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Chairman Martin reported that he had a nice extended vacation and drove 7,000 miles and
stated he is glad to be back.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board and motion was made and
approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Sondra M. Pengov, Secretary
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