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03-02-1995 "'\\OA o'd"h\ .... ...""" CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 1995 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Fong called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:42 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 1995 in the Conference Room of City Hall. ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Fong, Mr. Browning, Mr. Jones, Mr. Porta, and Dr. Gebelein. Also present was Liz McBride, Recording Secretary. Mr. Churchill and Mr. Kowalewski were recorded absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Fong approved the minutes of February 16, 1995 as corrected. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. Report Operation "Quick Start" Chairman Fong reported the Miami International Boat Show was a success. He asked the members to review a draft of the formal report of Operation "Quick Start" which he will present, along with the cooperation of the Chamber, to the Council. Chairman Fong stated the boat show was an excellent public relations tool. He said letters would be sent to those suppliers the delegation contacted as part of the follow-up. Chairman Fong referred to letters of thanks mailed to Boston Whaler and Dougherty Marine. He happily reported receiving a letter from a prospect from the boat show, which he read to the Board. Chairman Fong asked the Board to review the "Summary of Proposed Actions to the Business Climate and Supplier Linkage Study Recommendations" (BCSLS). He said this item was discussed extensively at the last meeting. The summary included the fifteen (15) recommendations per the BCSLS report and the correlating EDB proposed action. Chairman Fong said the Board needed to spend some time on Recommendation #3: Corporate Office Contact Initiative, and he suggested discussing this item at the next workshop. For Recommendation #4: "Proclamation of Excellence" Awards, Chairman Fong said it would have to go to the Council to be formally established. Chairman Fong entertained a motion to formally defer Recommendation #10: Institute an "Edgewater Pride Campaign" to the Beautification and Trees Committee (BTC). Mr. Browning moved to have Chairman Fong draft a letter to the BTC, Dr. Gebelein seconded. Motion CARRIED 5-0. ..... Economi~evelopment Board Minutes - March 2, 1995 Page -2- Continued Business: Chairman Fong showed the Board a report by Kenneth & Leventhal Company titled "Phase II Implementation Plan for Economic Development Marine/Riparian Industry for Volusia County". He asked for a volunteer to read the information and give the Board a report at its April 6, 1995 meeting. Mr. Porta volunteered. 2. Revised Program of Work for 1995 a. Review Chairman Fong referred to copies of overheads which he will use in the presentation to the Council March 6, 1995, and asked the Board to review them. b. Training Enhancement Presentation Dr. Gebelein reviewed his proposal for Education and Training Enhancements. He said the purpose is to enhance the business climate in Edgewater by providing specialized educational training. The library was added as a possible site for this training. Chairman Fong said the "Quick Response" program, through the Department of Commerce, would reimburse the cost of training. c. Formal Presentation to Council, set for March 6, 1995 Covered under 2.a. 3. Statement of Qualification - Site Inventory Chairman Fong said the information was in the member's packets from a previous meeting. He said the formal presentation to the Council will be made March 6, 1995, to convey the concept. Chairman Fong said Krista Storey, City Attorney, would be handling the legal issues. Chairman Fong asked for the Board's support at the Council meeting. He showed Port Orange's site inventory brochure, and said how well it was put together. It was then circulated. 4. Business Prospect Management (BPM) Chairman Fong reported this topic was discussed by Dr. Gebelein, Mr. Browning, himself, and Mr. Churchill at the February 23, 1995 workshop. He said the Board talked about the mechanics of the long, complicated follow-up process. He felt it could be done better by other organizations who have the resources and personnel. Chairman Fong said the Board's role could be supportive, and that the Chamber or VCBDC could be the actual coordinators. He suggested assigning members with business prospects according to the member's expertise~ i.e., if a marine business were to come to the area, Mr. Porta would be assigned to that prospect. Dr. Gebelein said banks and realtors were also added as possible members on the "team", even City officials. Chairman Fong said the Mayor is a good symbolic representation of the City. Chairman Fong said another item discussed at the workshop was Recommendation #2: "Community Briefing Tour" Initiative, which again the Board will be working with the Chamber and VCBDC. Chairman Fong encouraged the Board members to meet members of the Chamber and VCBDC. '-" Economi'rDevelopment Board Minutes - March 2, 1995 Page -3- Continued Business: Mr. Jones felt when the Board meets with prospects or other organizations, they should have a more official business card then blank cards with their names hand written. Mr. Browning suggested having the Board member's names printed on the letterhead. Mr. Jones moved to request individual business cards and print names on letterhead, Mr. Browning seconded. Motion CARRIED 5-0. 5. Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP): Redevelopment of Key Strategic Locations Chairman Fong reported he was newly appointed to the OEDP Committee, and their agenda is to update the OEDP. He said this would be a good time for the City to look at what action steps are to be taken, e.g. take advantage of State grants or other means of funding. a. Park Avenue Sewer Line Chairman Fong said the Board would have to rely on staff at this point to do some of the work: 1) what engineering is required, 2) how much will it cost, and 3) what the time frame of the project would be. He said specific answers are needed for these questions, and the Board needs to make a request to staff for the information. b. US 1 Streetscape/Beautification/Signage Chairman Fong said this was already acted on by deferring this to the Beautification and Trees Committee. He stated the Board should convey some ideas and concepts to them. Chairman Fong said he would be drafting a memo to the BTC chairman. Dr. Gebelein said S.R. 442 should also be a consideration, since it is another main entrance way to the City. Chairman Fong stated it is not currently in the OEDP. c. Proposed Industrial District (PID) - Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Chairman Fong said the Board may want to think of alternative plans for the Pill. He stated FIND may not get funding, therefore will no longer exist. Chairman Fong said a conceptual plan needs to be established, and ownership of property. Mr. Browning asked what happens after conceptual plans are put together. Chairman Fong answered, to find someone to develop it, or OEDP to fund, etc. Discussion followed. Chairman Fong suggested discussing this issue along with the Corporate Office Contact Initiative at the March 23, 1995 workshop. d. Financing - Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Chairman Fong stated the Board first needs to draw a preliminary boundary. He said the Parks and Recreation Department also has some ideas, and we may want to coordinate with them. Secondly, he said some projections need to be run based on the boundaries, which will require staff involvement, and then finally to prioritize the projects. Chairman Fong said notice should be given to Mark Karet, Director of Community Development and Mr. McMahon, City Manager, of the Board's plans on TIF. ..... ~ Economic Development Board Minutes - March 2, 1995 Page -4- NEW BUSINESS: With the consensus of the Board, Chairman Fong informed them of his talk with Jack Corder, Director of Parks and Recreation, about the upcoming Business Expo. Mr. Corder asked if the EDB would want to display materials at the City's booth. Chairman Fong suggested exhibiting the EDB's Program of Work for 1995, and asked if anyone was interested in sitting in the booth. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Chairman: Property Rights (VCARD) Chairman Fong briefed the Board on the VCARD meeting. Chairman Fong announced that Mr. Kowalewski had resigned from the Board, and entertained a motion to recommend the Council appoint Karl Gerwe to the EDB. Mr. Browning so moved, seconded by Mr. Porta. Motion CARRIED 5-0. Board Member: Mr. Browning moved to increase the number of members on the EDB. Chairman Fong said it could be done through the by-laws, and suggested placing this item on the agenda for April 6, 1995. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Elizabeth 1. McBride, Recording Secretary Economic Development Board :eJm c:\edb\minutes\030295