09-01-2010 CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
September 1, 2010
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Lott called to order the regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:20 a.m.,
Wednesday, September 1, 2010, in the City Hall conference room, 104 N. Riverside Drive.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott Present—8:25
Oscar Zeller Present
Tim Howard Present
Marcia Barnett Present
Bliss Jamison Present
Bob Williams Present
Jennifer Butera Absent
Chris Balmer Absent
Bill Wetherell Absent
Also present were City Manager Tracey Barlow, CEDS Committee Chairman Robert McIntosh,
Planning and Zoning Board representative Pat Card,Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Interim
Executive Vice President Samantha Bishop, Sue Williams - SEV Chamber of Commerce, George
Mirabal and Sam Goodwin from Team Volusia EDC and board coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 4, 2010 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Mr. Williams, SECOND by Ms. Barnett to approve the Regular Meeting of August 4, 2010
minutes as presented:
MOTION PASSED 5-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
City Manager Update
City Manager Barlow reported that the final City Council reading on the ordinance pertaining to
temporarily reducing and/or deferring impact fees for non-residential projects will be on
September 13. There was also discussion regarding the city's budget meetings.
Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card reported that the Planning and Zoning Board sent a favorable recommendation to City
Council for the proposed text amendments to the Land Development Code regarding Boat Slip
Allocations and Special Activity Permit requirements.
SEVCC Update
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Ms. Bishop reported that the Edgewater office is now staffed and the SEV is looking for a
temporary home for the NSB office during renovations. She also stated that the Chamber will be
reviewing all programs to determine whether they are maximizing member benefits. There will be
a candidate forum on October 6, 2010 at the Edgewater Landings clubhouse.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Work plan for CEDS goals and objectives
City Manager Barlow provided a handout outlining the action items for the CEDS report. Mr.McIntosh gave
a report on his action items (2.21 & 2.2.2)pertaining to internet connectivity. Chairman Lott stated that his
action item 1.1.1 should be ready for the next EDB meeting. Ms. Barnett reported that in preparation for her
action item 1.3.2, there will be a meeting in September to plan for the next event which will be held in May
2011.
NEW BUSINESS:
CM Barlow introduced George Mirabal and Sam Goodwin who gave a presentation regarding
Team Volusia EDC. The presentation was followed by a question and answer session. Team
Volusia requested that the EDB make a recommendation to City Council pertaining to the City of
Edgewater's involvement.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Mr. Bob Williams gave a brief update regarding the status of the hospital.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten
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CITY OF EDGE WATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
• Impact Fee Reduction Based on Jobs Created
The Ordinance establishes the policy for the reduction of applicable sidewalk,
fire/EMS, police and transportation/road impact fees based on jobs created for
non-residential new development and redevelopment. The program will allow for
the reduction those certain Impact Fees at a rate of $2,000 for each Full Time
Equivalent (FTE) job created at the completion of the project.
(Ordinance 2010-0-16) (expires September 30, 2011)
• Deferring of Impact Fees for Non-Residential Projects
The Ordinance establishes the policy for the deferring of applicable sidewalk,
fire/EMS, police and transportation/road impact fees for non-residential new
development and redevelopment. The program will allow for the deferral of the
impact fees for a period up to three (3)years with a 5%interest fee.
(Ordinance 2010-C)-17) (expires September 30, 2011)
• Pledge of Fill Material for ParkTowne Development
The Resolution permits the use of fill material from the Florida Inland Navigational
District (F.I.N.D.) for the development of projects within the ParkTowne Industrial
Center. Each eligible project could receive up to 750 cubic yards of fill material for
each Full Time Equivalent (FTE) job created at the completion of the project.
(Resolution 2010-R-07)
• Reduction in Annexation Fees for Non-Residential Zoned Properties
This Resolution allows for the reduction in the Annexation, Comprehensive Plan
Map Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Conditional Use and Site Plan review
fees for non-residential zoned properties desiring to be annexed into the City of
Edgewater. Eligible properties will have the sum total of the fees equivalent to one
(1) year of estimated city ad valorem taxes reduced.
(Resolution 2010-R-12) (expires September 30, 2011)
• Designating Properties as the "Edgewater RedevelopmentArea"(ERA)
This Ordinance allows for various incentives for the redevelopment and
rehabilitation of abandoned or underused commercial and industrial areas. It is for
the purpose of environmental remediation, rehabilitation and economic
development.
(Ordinance 2010-0-07)
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