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05-04-1995 t. G,.' .:;_."0'-'--.,-'" '.__'" ,.- "r'.. Tr-....',r ;,... ~ ...... """"" CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 4,1995 6:30 p.M. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Fong called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:43 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 1995 in the Conference Room of City Hall. ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Fong, Mr. Churchill, Mr. Jones, Mr. Porta, Mr. Gerwe, and Dr. Gebelein. Also present was Liz McBride, Board Coordinator. Mr. Browning was recorded absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: In regard to Continued Business, item #1, Site Inventory System Update, Dr. Gebelein stated "questions were raised, where the money was going to come from to pay for it," and felt the minutes should reflect this. Chairman Fong then approved the minutes of April 6, 1995, as corrected. CONTINUED BUSINESS: 1. Site Inventory System Update Chairman Fong stated Mark Karet, Director of Community Development, had not heard back from universities that were contacted. 2. Corporate Office Contact Initiative a. Assignment of EDB Members to Business b. Contact and Follow-up GuidelinesIBenchmanrk Chairman Fong said the Board held a workshop on April 20, 1995, and referred to a memorandum giving a summary of that workshop. The memo described the primary objectives of the Corporate Office Contact Initiative (COCI), and the tentative assignment of companies to EDB members. Mr. Gerwe asked what services the EDB could offer, other than communication back to City staff and being a point of contact. Chairman Fong said the biggest service the EDB can provide is a communication conduit, to channel information. He said, through communication, the Board will be aware of the problems and needs of the companies, and can then develop services. Chairman Fong reminded the Board, an effective way of communication between themselves, is through memos directed to the board secretary for circulation. '-' ....., Economic Development Board Minutes - May 4, 1995 Page -2- Continued Business: Chairman Fong said the Board needs to be careful with matters of confidentiality while talking with the companies. Mr. Churchill asked when the corporate office contact should be completed. Chairman Fong said within the next two to three weeks, and suggested taking a copy of Dick Clark's report (Business Climate Analysis and Natural Linkages Study) with them. Chairman F ong entertained a motion to approve the primary objectives and assigned companies to EDB members. Mr. Jones moved to approve the assignments as indicated in the memo, seconded by Mr. Porta. Dr. Gebelein said he did not have the time to contact the three companies assigned to him, therefore, one each was assigned to Mr. Browning, Mr. Churchill and Chairman Fong. Chairman Fong then stated there was a motion and a second to the memorandum, as amended. Motion CARRIED 6-0. Chairman Fong referred to the profile forms in Dick Clark's report, and said he would like to have the form adopted as part of the occupational licensing renewal process. 3. OEDP: Redevelopment of Key Strategic Locations a. Determine Area Boundaries Chairman Fong said the Board may want to look at the general boundaries for now. He reminded the Board the items included the US 1 corridor, (beautification) and Park Avenue, (sewer lines). He also said the Beautification and Tree Committee was working on ideas for the beautification of US 1. He informed the Board, the City had commissioned a consultant to do a master plan with Utilities, which may be available by year-end. Chairman Fong then suggested drawing the boundaries and running some models, using the tax increment financing method (TIP) to see what financial impact it would have on the City. Chairman Fong said the City's Parks and Recreation Department have projects which could be included in the boundaries. Mr. Jones asked if the Pill would be included in the boundaries. He also noted an article in the newspaper about FIND buying a fish camp in Oak Hill. Chairman Fong said they probably should include the Pill. Discussion followed on where to draw the boundaries. There w~ also discussion on what type of projects Parks & Recreation could do to fit into the TIP structure. Chairman Fong then explained how TIP works. Chairman Fong called a recess at 7:21 p.m., and the meeting was reconvened at 7:27 p.m. The Board then looked at the City's zoning map to identify projects, and drew boundaries. Chairman Fong said, in regard to beautifying US 1, that DOT has guidelines and regulations which effect what type of vegetation can be planted in the median and along the side of the highway. Discussion followed on the beautification of the highway areas. Chairman Fong made reference to a Daytona project. '" .... ...., Economic Development Board Minutes - May 4, 1995 Page -3- Continued Business: Chairman F ong said they would continue to discuss this issue at the next meeting, and asked that a 2'x]' map of the City be provided. Chairman Fong said there would not be a workshop on May 18, 1995. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Kenneth & Leventhal Company Report Briefing - Scott Porta Mr. Porta said he would give an account of the report at a future meeting. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: None at this time. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator Economic Development Board :eJm c:\edb\minutesIO 5049 5