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02-02-1995 C.J"I.._AC'\"-~""_':-"':' ....... ...." CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1995 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Fong called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:40 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 1995 in the Conference Room of City Hall. ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Fong, Mr. Browning, Mr. Churchill, and Dr. Gebelein. Also present was Liz McBride, Recording Secretary. Mr. Jones, Mr. Porta, and Mr. Kowalewski were recorded absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Fong approved the minutes of January 5, 1995 as corrected. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. Business Climate & Supplier Linkage Study Report a) Update Project Operation "Quick Start" Chairman Fong outlined the itinerary for the Miami International Boat Show, scheduled for February 16, 1995. He said Mayor Hayman, himself, Dick Clark; the Right Associates, and Steve Dennis; Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President, would be attending. Chairman Fong asked for a backup person in case he was unable to attend. Mr. Browning agreed to be that person. b) Review Recommendations c) Incorporate Recommendations to 1995 Program of Work Mr. Browning asked if the participating companies and those involved in the focus group sessions had received a copy of Dick Clark's Report. Chairman Fong said no, but they will be supplied copIes. Chairman Fong said while they review each of the recommendations, to: 1) identify existing organizations or agencies who may already have in place the proposed recommendation, 2) identify models that can be adopted or modified to meet the recommendations, 3) where and when do these recommendations fit into the Board's Program of Work for 1995, and 4) what resources does it require to accomplish the object or to set action plans to begin following the recommendations. He also indicated dividing the recommendations, and assigning them to the members to brainstorm, then bring them back to Board to work on together. "-" ':WI' EconomIc Development Board Minutes - February 2, 1995 Page -2- Continued Business: Recommendation # 1: Operation "Quick Start" - Was discussed and will be implemented. Recommendation #2: Supplier "Community Briefing Tour" Initiative Dr. Gebelein suggested the Chamber and elected officials would be the logical ones to be involved with this recommendation, along with the Board. Chairman Fong said Volusia County Business Development Corp. (VCBDC) would be another, since they tour people all the time. Chairman Fong said this recommendation is tied closely with Business Prospect Management (BPM) from the Program of Work for 1995. Chairman Fong suggested discussing the BPM at the February 23, 1995 workshop. Recommendation #3: Corporate Office Contact Initiative Mr. Browning said the Board should establish the number of companies and the names that have corporate ownership outside of the City. The Board should also establish who the local management is, and who are the decision makers at the corporate level. He said once it is in writing, the Board could choose who would target individual companies to obtain the information needed. Chairman Fong said when a company is recognized by its corporate office, the City could also recognize them by presenting them with a letter from the Council and some type of an award. Recommendation #4: "Proclamation of Excellence" Awards Chairman Fong said the same formula as #3 could be initiated, but the Board would select the companies for the awards. Recommendation #5: "Project 2000" Discussion followed on the recommended companies targeted for expansion, and the need to establish a guiding process, i.e., City codes, permitting process, etc. Recommendation #6: Automation of the Development Process Chairman Fong said staff had already begun implementation. Recommendation #7: Sponsor a "Workforce Needs and Required Training Symposium" Mr. Browning suggested assigning the recommendations to individual Board members. Dr. Gebelein felt Recommendation #7 and #8: Summer Technology Institute for Educators, are somewhat related because they involve education. He said this should be included in the Board's Program of Work for 1995. A few organizations were mentioned that are already doing this. Dr. Gebelein volunteered to spearhead #7 & #8. Chairman Fong asked Dr. Gebelein to share his brainstorming in the form of an outline with the Board at the March 2, 1995 meeting to keep everyone up to speed. Chairman Fong said Recommendation #9: Created a Community Appearance Board and #10: Institute an "Edgewater Pride Campaign" could be delegated to The Beautification and Tree Committee (BTC). Discussion followed on how to present this to BTC. Mr. Browning suggested, and Chairman Fong said the Board could give them a copy of the Study and refer them to Recommendation #9 and # 10 for action. .--- ~ Economic Development Board Minutes - February 2, 1995 Page -3- Continued Business: Recommendation # 11: Create & Monitor an Inventory of Existing Sites and Potential Land for Economic Development Chairman Fong stated this would be going before the Council for approval. He also informed the Board that Port Orange had published a booklet of all commercial site listings. Chairman Fong then discussed the format that would be used. Recommendation #12: Institute a "Quality Initiative" Within the City of Edgewater Chairman Fong recommended to defer this to the City Manager. Recommendation # 13: Conduct Briefing Session With Enterprise Florida Chairman Fong said Enterprise Florida was created by the Governor of the State of Florida to help businesses. He said various aspects are anywhere from the innovative, capital funding, to research and development. Recommendation # 14: Meet with Legislative Delegation Regarding City of Edgewater's Economic Development Climate, Plans and Opportunities Chairman Fong said the Mayor has been active in this. He reported VCBDC has a government relation committee which would be a good resource to tap into. Recommendation #15: Support Appropriate Recommendations of County of Volusia/Ponce DeLeon Port Authority Marine/Riparian Economic Development Plan Chairman Fong said the Port Authority has good resources in terms of grants, and the City should begin looking at how we can capitalize on some of these resources. He said the Port Authority released a report which is of interest to the City, and he will be obtaining a copy shortly. Dr. Gebelein said, in regard to the 1995 Program of Work, something educational should be incorporated. It was agreed to add a new category, Education and Training Enhancements, as item E. d) Letters of Appreciation to: 1) Right Associates 2) Participating Companies of Study Chairman Fong asked the Board to review the letters to the Right Association and the participating companies. Chairman Fong added, with everyone consenting, a letter addressed to BellSouth as item l.e) to the agenda. There being no additions or correction, Chairman Fong entertained a motion to send the letters out to each of the respective addressees. Dr. Gebelein so moved, seconded by Mr. Browning. Motion CARRIED 4-0. .... ....." Economic Development Board Minutes - February 2, 1995 Page -4- Continued Business: 2. Program of Work for 1995 Chairman Fong said it was covered earlier and the formal presentation to the Council is set for March 6, 1995. 3. Statement of Qualification - Site Inventory Chairman Fong referred to the Site Inventory Service Conceptual Plan. If not objected to, he said the Purpose of Service would be used as the service requirements. He said he would speak to Krista A. Storey, City Attorney, about the language. Chairman Fong entertained a motion to move forward, get with Krista, and on March 6, 1995 ask for the Council's "blessing". Mr. Browning so moved, seconded by Mr. Churchill. Motion CARRIED 4-0. 4. Business Prospect Management (BPM) \?''t'~ Chairman Fong tabled this item until the March 23, 1995 workshop. 5. Overall Economic Development Plan: Redevelopment of Key Strategic Locations Chairman Fong tabled this item until the March 2, 1995 regular meeting. 6. Schedule Program of Work for 1995 Calendar The Board selected the third Thursday of each month, with the exception of February, as tentative dates for workshops in 1995. Chairman Fong said two workshops could be devoted to each item on the work program. It was agreed to meet at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall. NEW BUSINESS: None at this time. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Chairman Chairman Fong informed the Board of a VCARD meeting which he, Dr. Gebelein, and Mr. Jones attended. He said it was about different, ongoing plans of the County and neighboring counties. Chairman Fong reported ~County had assembled a;xEconomic Development Incentive Package. He said he would like to get a copy. Chairman Fong also informed the Board he was invited to speak at the Kiwanis luncheon on February 8, 1995, about Operation "Quick Start" and the overall marine industry. '-' ....., Economic Development Board Minutes - February 2, 1995 Page -5- ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Elizabeth J. McBride, Recording Secretary Economic Development Board :eJm c:\edb\minute\020295