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CITY OF EDGEW A TER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 1993
6:30 P.M.
Chairman Martin called to order the regular meeting of the Industrial Development Board at
6:34 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 1993 in the Conference Room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Browning, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Fong, Ms. Rymsza, and Chairman
Martin. Mr. Porta and Ms. Swiney were recorded absent. Also present were C. Peter,
Hellsten, (ex-officio member) and Sondra M. Pengov, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of May 6, 1993 are to be held for the October meeting as there were not enough
members present to vote.
Mr. Fong moved to approve the minutes of May 20, 1993 as presented, seconded by Ms.
Rymsza. Motion CARRIED 3-0. The other Board members able to vote on these minutes
were absent.
Ms. Rymsza moved to approve the minutes of May 27, 1993 as presented, seconded by Mr.
Fong. Motion CARRIED 3-0. The other Board members able to vote on these minutes were
absent.
Mr. Fong moved to approve the minutes of August 5, 1993 as corrected, seconded by Ms.
Rymsza. Motion CARRIED 4-0. The other Board members able to vote on these minutes
were absent.
The minutes of August 11, 1993 are also to be held for the October meeting as there were not
enough members present to vote.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Economic Develooment Bud2et
Chairman Martin explained to the Board the outcome of the City Council's budget hearing.
Mr. Martin said the City Council previously included $10,000 in the 1994 budget for
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economic development purposes, but turned down a request for an additional $10,000.
Chairman Martin said the Industrial Development Board proposes to put a majority of the
budgeted $10,000 aside to pay for professional services to help the city write an economic
development policy or plan. Chairman Martin also said the money could be used for
matching funds for state or federal grants on economic development.
Economic Development Board Bv-Laws
Chairman Martin stated nothing further has been done on the By-Laws at this time.
Industrial Development Expenditure Controls
Chairman Martin said he would like language in the By-Laws to state that no Board member
can spend (for schooling, seminar's, etc.) from the IDB budget without consulting with the
Chairman or Vice-Chairman first.
Pro!!ram of Work and Schedule for Remainder of 1993
The Chairman said the By-Laws and the Sign Ordinance need to be wrapped up in by the end
of the year. He stated that there are only three months left to the year and these two items
will take considerable time to complete.
NEW BUSINESS:
IDB Representative for Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee
Chairman Martin asked for a Board member to volunteer to attend the Government Relations
Committee. Peter Hellsten agreed to attend these meetings.
Industrv Appreciation Breakfast
Chairman Martin said the breakfast is scheduled for September 22, 1993 and would like as
many Board members as possible to attend.
Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting
September 9, 1993
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Shall We Establish Sub-committees to Study:
Proposed Land Development Re!!Ulations
Sitm Ordinance
Tree & Landscape Ordinance
The Board agreed to study any items that have a direct impact on economic development.
Chairman Martin reminded the Board that they should review the area in the LDR's that
pertain to buffers.
The Board decided to table the idea of establishing sub-committees.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Chairman Martin reminded the Board that nominations for a new chairman are in January.
Chairman Martin also asked the Board to provide written comments to the Board secretary
regarding Mr. McMahon's memo referencing City's Economic Development Budget. He also
said he would like as many Board members as possible to attend the Council meeting of
October 4, 1993.
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Mr. Fong said VCOG is scheduled to meet September 13, 1993 to discuss the Land
Development Regulations.
The Board discussed possible ways to "speed up" the review of the sign ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no additional business to come before the Board a motion was made and
approved to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Sondra M. Pengov, Secretary
Industrial Development Board
Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting
September 9, 1993
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