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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 1,1995
6:30 p.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Fong called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:35 p.m.,
Thursday, June 1, 1995 in the Conference Room of the Department of Community Development.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Fong, Mr. Browning, Mr. Jones, and Dr. Gebelein. Also present
was Liz McBride, Board Coordinator. Mr. Churchill, Mr. Porta, and Mr. Gerwe were recorded
absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
After correcting the spelling ofa word, Chairman Fong approved the minutes of May 4, 1995.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. Site Inventory System Update
Chairman Fong reported the University of Florida had not responded to the inquiry of acquiring an
intern to compile a database. He said the cost might be a factor, and this issue is on hold for now.
2. Corporate Office Contact Initiative
Chairman F ong asked the Board to report on their visits to the businesses assigned to them.
Chairman Fong reported that Mr. Gerwe visited WACO and Kayat, who are planning expansions,
and Winn Dixie and A & M Trucking. He said Mr. Gerwe provided a copy of the Business Climate
and Linkage Study to each business.
Mr. Jones said he contacted Discount Auto Parts, American Hardware and State Farm Insurance.
He told the companies the EDB wanted to maintain communication with them, and are available for
assistance. Mr. Jones said everyone was very happy to talk with him, and glad the EDB was
maintaining contact.
Chairman Fong reported he visited Dougherty Marine and CET, who also have expansion plans in
mind. He also indicated how positive his visits were.
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Continued Business:
3. OEDP: Redevelopment of Key Strategic Locations
a) Determine Preliminary Area Boundary
Chairman Fong referred to a map of the City of Edge water, and the Board proceeded to define the
areas to be included for Tax Increment Financing (TIP) projections.
After much discussion, Chairman Fong asked for the Board's consensus in regard to the initial
boundaries for TIP to include any commercially zoned property along US 1, Park Avenue, including
PID and industrial zoned areas, and commercial areas along 442. Mr. Jones said they should include
Mango Tree Drive, from Park Avenue to the Wastewater Plant. Mr. Browning so moved, seconded
by Mr. Jones. There was no vote.
Mr. Jones said the Board might want to amend the motion to also include the newly annexed land to
the southwest of the City. More discussion followed on the boundaries to be included.
Chairman Fong called a brief recess at 7:55 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Browning moved for the boundaries to include: the PID and all industrial, business, and
commercial areas zoned for commercial use along Park Avenue, from the western City limits to
Riverside Drive; Mango Tree Drive, from Park Avenue south 1,500 feet down to and including the
Wastewater Plant, all abutting commercial and industrial land; US 1, from the north City limits to the
south City limits, contiguous to commercial and industrial zoned land; 442, from US 1 west to I 95;
and the newly annexed property southwest of the City, seconded by Mr. Jones. Motion CARRIED
4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Celebration & Recognition of Coronado Paint's Expansion
Chairman Fong referred to Recommendation #4: "Proclamation of Excellence" awards in Dick
Clark's report (Business Climate Analysis and Natural Linkages Study). He said Coronado's
expansion was a golden opportunity to implement this recommendation. Mr. Browning asked who
would establish this award. Chairman Fong answered the Council would, in conjunction with the
EDB. Mr. Jones said the Board should be cautious when selecting businesses for this award, not to
slight anyone.
Chairman F ong asked the Board for their thoughts. He said he would talk to the Mayor and the
Council. Mr. Browning asked if the award recommendation would be generated by the EDB.
Chairman F ong said yes.
Mr. Browning moved that the EDB recommend to the City Council a Proclamation of Excellence
award be presented to Coronado Paint Company, seconded by Dr. Gebelein. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
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New Business:
2. Company Profile Update
Chairman Fong referred to the Corporate Profile Update form in Dick Clark's report. He felt the
form would be a valuable tool in terms of gathering information, and it should be incorporated in the
occupational licensing process. Chairman Fong said assessments or strategic decisions could be made
based on the information provided on the forms. He spoke to the City Clerk about the software
system used for occupational licensing and she said she would provide a copy of the profile form to
CET in the near future. Discussion continued on implementation, what to include/exclude from the
present profile form, and where the money would come from to accomplish this.
Chairman Fong entertained a motion to pursue this, conceptually, seconded by Mr. Jones. Motion
CARRIED 4-0.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
Chairman: 1) Kenneth & Leventhal Co. Report Briefing - Scott Porta
Chairman Fong relayed the report briefing would be done at the next meeting due to Mr. Porta's
absence.
2) Coronado Paint Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony May 24, 1995
Chairman Fong asked if any of the Board attended the ceremony. None of the Board did.
Board Members:
Mr. Jones, in regard to the Proclamation of Excellence award, felt the Board should draft a policy
letter which would show how the EDB intends to select businesses, and to break them down into
different levels. Chairman Fong said the purpose of the award is to recognize companies if they want
the recognition, regardless of its size or number of employees.
Mr. Browning then read to the Board Recommendation #4 of Dick Clark's report, and said this could
be the criteria, with other things added.
Chairman Fong announced the EDB needs to begin working on the budget.
Chairman Fong asked the Board if a workshop was needed for June. All said no.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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