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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 6, 1995
6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Fong called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:37
p.m., Thursday, April 6, 1995 in the Conference Room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Fong, Mr. Browning, Mr. Churchill, Mr. Jones, Mr. Gerwe, and
Dr. Gebelein. Also present was Liz McBride, Board Coordinator. Mr. Porta was recorded
absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
There being no changes or corrections, Chairman Fong approved the minutes of March 2, 1995,
as presented.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
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1. Site Inventory System UPd~~~: . Q U~\"^-' < "~'-"\. k"~,,\,~ .., c CC~,\).....""""
Chairman Fong reported the concept of a Site Inventory Service Plan'was well received by the 0'C?~bC.
Council, but the way to implement it brought concerns. Primarily, having one particular real
estate company would give them an exclusive arrangement for future prospects. Chairman Fong
said he met with the Mayor, the City Manager, and the Director of Community Development.
He said at that meeting, it was discussed having an intern from the University of Florida
(planning department) implement the service. A draft of the description of the project should also
be forwarded to the university.
Discussion followed in regard to the presentation of this plan at the Council meeting, and who
should be hired to start this service.
2. Corporate Office Contact Initiative
a. Assignment of EDB Members to Business
b. Contact and Follow-up Guidelines/Benchmark
Chairman Fong stated the Board needed to complete a survey for the Overall Economic
Development Plan (OEDP), and suggested, with the consen~es of the Board, tabling item 2 a &
b until the next meeting, or workshop. Mr. Browning so moved, seconded by Mr. Gerwe.
Motion CARRIED 5-0. Dr. Gebelein did not vote; he left the meeting at 7: 17 p.m.
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Continued Business:
3. Proposed Industrial District (PID) Alternative Planning
Chairman Fong reported FIND is continuing its effort with the PID as a spoil site. He said,
hopefully, before the year is over, we may have firm information. Chairman Fong said he would
like to put this topic on hold for now, if agreeable with Board. All favored. Motion CARRIED
5-0.
4. Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP): Redevelopment of Key Strategic
Locations.
Chairman Fong reminded the Board of the April 20, 1995 workshop, and asked them to check
their calendars.
Chairman Fong then read a letter to the Board from Volusia Council of Governments (VCOG)
referencing a survey of existing and proposed projects for the City of Edgewater. It indicated
the progress and determination of priorities for the VCOEDP for the annual update report for
May, 1995. He said the projects included in the survey are: the engineering and planning for
a wastewater collection system along the West Park A venue corridor; engineering and planning
for a water distribution and wastewater collection system to facilitate the industrial and
recreational acreage in the PID; feasibility study of a golf course development in the
PID/Recreation Tract; commercial corridor revitalization; Comprehensive Plan Amendment to
change the land use designation from commercial to industrial for a portion of Indian River
Boulevard/SR 442 industrial area; and to extend water distribution line along the southern section
of Ridgewood/U.S. 1. Chairman Fong distributed copies of the survey sheets. The Board then
proceeded to answer each question. Chairman Fong retained the original form for completion.
Chairman Fong called a brief recess at 8:10 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
The Board continued to complete the survey. Chairman Fong said he would refer the questions
for the last two projects to the Director of Community Development for comment.
Chairman Fong said item #4 will appear on the next agenda for further discussion.
NEW BUSINESS:
None at this time.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Chairman:
Operation "Quick Start" Report to Council
Chairman Fong stated the report to the Council was well received.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth 1. McBride, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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