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CITY OF EDGEW A TER
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
December 2, 1993
Chairman Martin called to order a regular meeting of the Industrial Development Board at
6:35 p.m., Thursday, December 2, 1993, in the City Hall Conference Room.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Byrd, Mr. Fong, Ms. Rymsza, and Chairman Martin. Mr.
Browning, Mr. Porta, and Ms. Swiney were recorded absent. Also present were Mr. Fazzone,
Ex officio Member, and Sondra M. Pengov, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of May 6, and August 11, 1993 were presented for approval, but due to a lack of
membership present, it was requested they be held until the January meeting for approval.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Chairman Martin asked if the Board minded doing the agenda in reverse order. The Board
agreed.
Approval of Revised Bv-Laws
Chairman Martin stated he had discussed Article 5 of the By-Laws with Ms. Storey and she
agreed with the changes that the Board presented. Chairman Martin also said he will meet
with the City Manager to create acceptable wording for Article 6-B. There being no
additional discussion, Mr. Byrd moved to approve the By-Laws based on the Chairman
meeting with the City Manager to change Article 6-B, seconded by Mr. Fong. Motion
CARRIED 4-0.
Joint Meetin2 with Land Development and Re2ulatorv A2encv
Chairman Martin said this meeting is planned to discuss the change of the B-2, Neighborhood
Business District's number of employees from three employees to a higher number. Chairman
Martin explained that staff from the Department of Community Development will provide a
canvassing of the B-2 district to determine the types of businesses that are currently operating.
Chairman Martin suggested the possibility of having a public hearing concerning the B-2
district to explain to the business owners what is being proposed.
Chairman Martin said the Chamber of Commerce is prepared to help by sending notices of
the Industrial Development Board's public hearings. Chairman Martin also stated that he felt
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the Board should target on the people who are actually operating in the B-2 district rather
than the property owners. The Board agreed to defer further discussion to the January
meeting.
Election of Officers for Januarv 1994
Chairman Martin reminded the Board members that there will be an election for a new
Chairman and Vice Chairman at the January meeting.
Proe-ram of Work for 1994
Chairman Martin commented that a lot of work was put into developing "The Engine to Drive
Edgewater's Future Economic Growth" and of the twelve recommendations mentioned, only a
few have been done. Chairman Martin feels the priority items of the recommendations should
be pursued. He also said it is essential that the Board keep the momentum going so that
these projects don't "die", as well as keeping open communication with City staff and City
Council.
Review of Proposed Sie-n Ordinance
Chairman Martin said he would like a summary of the Board's decision sent to the City
Council by February. Chairman Martin passed out his comments of the Draft Sign Ordinance
and asked the Board to prepare their comments to be presented at a special meeting in
January.
Mr. Fazzone explained what the intent of the Draft Sign Ordinance was and of the many
meetings held. Considerable discussion followed. Mr. Fong questioned how other cities
operated their sign ordinance. Mr. Fazzone said our sign ordinance was created from other
city ordinances. Mr. Fazzone also said he would like to hear Mr. Karet's remarks on
Chairman Martin's Sign Ordinance comments.
Discussion followed concerning the complexity of the ordinance. Chairman Martin stated he
would like to send a summary to the City Council by February, indicating where the
Industrial Development Board stands regarding the ordinance. Chairman Martin said the Sign
Ordinance will be continued on the January agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
None at this time.
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CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Mr. Fong said the ad hoc committee for the Land Development Regulations meet with
VCARD today and was very productive. He said the meeting today covered the
environmental section.
Chairman Martin informed the Board that a business development corporation is in need of a
12 acres, possibly in Edgewater's P.I.D. area. He said Florida Inland Navigation District
(FIND) is also looking at the P.I.D. for use as a spoils site. Chairman Martin said the City
will continue to stay in touch with FIND.
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 M. Pengov, Secretary
Industrial Development Board
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