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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
CITY OF EDGEWATER
P.O. BOX 100, EDGEWATER, FL 32132
CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 5, 1995
6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Fong called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:31
p.m., Thursday, January 5, 1995 in the Conference Room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Fong, Mr. Browning, Mr. Churchill, Mr. Jones, Mr. Porta, Mr.
Kowalewski, and Dr. Gebelein. Also present was Liz McBride, Recording Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Fong approved the minutes of December 1, 1994, as corrected.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Dr. Gebelein nominated Philip Fong for Chairman, seconded by Mr. Kowalewski.
Mr. Jones nominated Dr. Gebelein for Vice Chairman, seconded by Mr. Kowalewski. Motion
for both Chairman and Vice Chairman CARRIED 7-0.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. Business Climate & Supplier Linkage Study Report
Chairman Fong reported the draft had not been received from Dick Clark, but expected it within
the next few days.
Dr. Gebelein stated he would like a summarization of the visits with Dick Clark to individual
businesses and focus sessions, and who attended.
Chairman Fong asked the Board members who attended the interviews, to share their experiences.
The members expressed their interest and enjoyment in participating. They all praised Dick Clark
on his excellent communication skills. Chairman Fong said Mr. Clark was excited about the
results of the interviews, and in putting the report together. He said the report would include
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action steps, not necessarily costing a lot of money or any money at all. Chairman Fong said
an example would be the upcoming boat show to be held in Miami, February 16-22, 1995.
Chairman Fong reviewed a Preliminary Planning Outline. He said the City's participation would
be to establish contact with manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and dealers in the
marine/boating industry, to introduce and market the City of Edgewater as a potential business
or operation address, and to identify or determine leads of potential prospects who may relocate
or branch-out to the City of Edgewater.
Chairman Fong informed the Board Dick Clark would be making a presentation of the report to
the City Council on January 23, 1995. He said he would like to schedule a meeting to review
the report with Dick Clark before the Council meeting. The Board agreed to hold a workshop
on January 23, 1995, at 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall.
2. Program of Work for 1995
a) Review & Prioritize Program
Chairman Fong asked the Board to refer to the Program of Work 1995. After much discussion,
the Board prioritized the 1995 work schedule as: 1) Business Climate & Supplier Linkage Study,
2) Business Prospect Management (BPM), 3) Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP):
Redevelopment of Key Strategic Locations, and 4) Edgewater Commercial Site Inventory.
b) Additional Workshops & Special Meetings
Mr. Churchill recommended the Board meet the third Thursday of each month. Chairman Fong
agreed, and suggested to schedule the meetings as workshops beginning in February. He stated
special meetings could be decided upon at the EDB's regular monthly meeting.
c) Discuss Formal Presentation to Council
Chairman Fong asked the Board for their feelings on making a formal presentation to the Council
on the EDB's Program of Work for 1995. He felt the EDB should keep the Council abreast of
what the Board is doing, being as specific as possible.
Chairman Fong entertained a motion to make a formal presentation to the Council of the Program
of Work for 1995. Mr. Kowalewski so moved, seconded by Dr. Gebelein. Motion CARRIED
7-0.
Discussion followed on the presentation. Mr. Jones asked when this would be presented to the
Council. Chairman Fong said sometime in February.
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3. Statement of Qualification - Site Inventory
Chairman Fong referred to a Site Inventory Service Plan. He said he spoke with Krista Storey,
City Attorney, about the legality of how things need to be done. Chairman Fong said this would
have to go before the Council for their consent/authorization. The City would be entering into
an agreement with an agency to: 1) develop a computerized database containing records of all
commercial zoned sites (inventory) within the ~Edgewatetf}) maintain and update
records as changes occur, and 3) provide analyses and reports. '0\<:''-'~'\
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Mr. Browning felt an appraiser be better than a realtor, who would be in competition with
other realtors. Discussion followed on who should perform this service, and selection procedure.
Chairman Fong called a brief recess at 8:22 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:27 p.m.
Chairman Fong asked the Board to review the purpose and qualifications of the Site Inventory
Service Plan, as outlined. He asked for any questions or comments. Discussion followed again
on who should perform this service.
Mr. Jones asked what specific information would be included in the database records. Chairman
Fong answered the basic information would be the same as in the multiple listing for now.
Mr. Porta questioned where the boundaries would be drawn. Chairman Fong responded, within
the City limits at this time.
Chairman Fong entertained a motion to proceed with the Site Inventory Service Plan until the
EDB brings it before the Council. Mr. Jones so moved, seconded by Mr. Churchill. Motion
CARRIED 6-0. Mr. Browning did not vote, as he left before the vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Business Prospect Management (BPM)
a) Devise Prospect Response and Follow-up Process/Procedure
Chairman Fong said the Volusia County Business Development Corp., (VCBDC) and the
Chamber of Commerce both have material put together which would benefit the BPM. He
suggested learning how they operate, and then customizing their system to our use.
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b) Assemble Prospect Response Team
Chairman Fong envisioned the team being made up of a realtor, financial company, the Mayor,
EDB member, VCBDC, and the Chamber. He said the role of each team member would have
to be defined.
Mr. Kowalewski expressed interest in holding a workshop on this topic. Mr. Jones suggested
inviting a representative of the Chamber and VCBDC to participate in the workshop.
2. Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP): Redevelopment of Key Strategic
Locations
Chairman Fong said he would like to hold a workshop and include staff. He said the EDB
should be specific in the questions they ask staff.
a) Park Avenue Sewer Line
The Board agreed they need to know the distance to be covered, what needs to be done to
provide sewer service, and how much will it cost.
b) US 1 Streetscape/Beautification/Signage
Chairman Fong suggested turning the beautification aspect over to the Beautification and Tree
Committee. He said the EDB would provide input from a business stand point. Chairman Fong
would like to have traffic direction signage, so specific locations can be found. He also pointed
out, areas in need of enhancing should be prioritized, and could be done in phases. Board
members agreed vacant homes and businesses along US 1 need to be cleaned up or demolished.
c) Proposed Industrial District (pm) - Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND)
Chairman Fong said this is a wait and see item.
d) Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Chairman Fong recommended asking Fred Munoz, Finance Director, to run projections.
A lengthy discussion followed on Edgewater taxes, sewers, and street paving.
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CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Dr. Gebelein informed the Board the American Chemical Society will hold its national meeting
in August 1996, in Orlando. He suggested Edgewater participation.
Mr. Jones inquired about the status of a letter he drafted to the telephone company. Chairman
Fong apologized for the delay, and said he is still working on it. Mr. Jones said the latest date
the phone company would accept any changes to the telephone book is February 23, 1995.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth 1. McBride, Recording Secretary
Economic Development Board
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