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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 3,1995
6:30 p.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chainnan Fong called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:35 p.m.,
Thursday, August 3, 1995 in the Conference Room of the Department of Community Development.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Fong, Mr. Jones, Mr. Gerwe and Dr. Gebelein. Also present was
Liz McBride, Board Coordinator. Mr. Browning, Mr. Churchill, and Mr. Porta were recorded
absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Gerwe moved to approved the minutes ofJuly 6, 1995, seconded by Mr. Jones. Chairman Fong
then approved the minutes as presented.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Before continuing with business, Chairman Fong circulated the "Economic Development Plan Review
and Permitting Systems" by Brevard County, the "Summary of Economic Development
Transportation Fund", a letter from the V olusia Manufacturers Association (VMA), a Florida
Department of Commerce Newsletter, the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Calendar,
and VCBDC Statement of Corporate Goals and Objectives for 1995. The Board took a few moments
to review the material.
1. Proclamation of Excellence
a. Coronado Paint -- August 7,1995
Chainnan Fong presented a copy of the wording to be used for the Proclamation of Excellence and
on the plaque, to be presented to Christian Bosset, President of Coronado Paint, at the August 7,
1995 City Council meeting. Chairman Fong asked which members planned to be present at that
meeting. Mr. Gerwe gave a positive response.
b. Establish Criteria
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~. Gerwe said the VMA nomination form could be used as a basts. Chairman Fong then asked for
specific criteria. After much discussion, some of the recommended criteria included: 1) employment,
2) permanency/longevity of jobs, 3) pay scale, 4) expansion/plant growth 5) economic health,
6) quality of products, 7) service quality/customer service, 8) public responsibility/what they are
doing for the community, and 9) marketing penetration. After discussion, it was decided to include
businesses in and around the City of Edge water for recognition.
Chairman F ong asked the Board to consider the criteria for discussion at the next meeting.
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Economic Development Board
Minutes - August 3, 1995
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Continued Business:
2. Site Inventory GIS
Chairman Fong said specifications would be provided at a later date by Mark Karet, Director of
Community Development.
With the Board's consensus, Chairman Fong asked that Mr. Gerwe give his report on VCBDC's
quarterly meeting since he had to leave. Mr. Gerwe reported the speaker was the manager/director
of Citrus Sports, which manages the Fiesta Bowl. He also said the speaker talked about his group
and what they were doing for the area. Mr. Gerwe said the meeting was interesting but felt it was
primarily promotional for the Fiesta Bowl.
Mr. Gerwe mentioned that he will be working with VCBDC at the International Marine Products
Exposition in Chicago, September 6-9, 1995. He is going as an FPL representative, and will help man
the booth along with Todd Kotas, VCBDC, and Dan O'Brien, County Port Authority. Mr. Gerwe
said he would do his part in dropping EDB' s name.
Mr. Gerwe, as Chairman of the Southeast Volusia Chamber's Economic Development, reported they
have been working on the permitting process. He said the Chamber sent a survey to the County of
Volusia, Edgewater, Oak Hill, and New Smyrna, asking for their responses to questions to develop
a matrix showing how their commercial site and building plan process works. Mr. Gerwe then
circulated a draft of the responses. He said the draft would go back to the respondents for
correctness. Mr. Gerwe then referred to a press release from the County asking for the help of three
prominent area builders to look for ways to streamline the County's building permitting process.
3. Budget Review
Chairman Fong asked for the Board's attendance at the August 14, 1995 budget review workshop.
Dr. Gebelein asked for an updated copy of the budget, which was provided.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Quarterly Newsletter Insert
For the first article, Mr. Jones suggested extracting information from the EDB by-laws. Dr. Gebelein
referred to the City's current Board recruiting article, and said the EDB could use that paragraph and
add to it. Chairman Fong asked, "what are the objectives, what do we want to accomplish through
the Newsletter?" After discussion, a few suggestions were made to: familiarize the citizens of
Edgewater what the purpose of EDB' s functions is, inform them of current issues/projects of the
Board, and supply answers and information. Chairman F ong asked if anyone had a special interest
in writing an article. Mr. Jones said he could come up with a rough draft for the next meeting, and
asked what the deadline would be for the next newsletter.
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Economic Development Board
Minutes - August 3, 1995
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New Business:
2. Marketing Material
a. Discuss Contents
Chairman Fong mentioned when he first joined the Board, previously called the Industrial
Development Board, they were working on developing a flyer. He said after a few meetings, it was
realized there was not enough information for a flyer, but now is the time. Mr. Jones felt the material
should reflect a professional type, opposed to the leisure activity stigma associated with the area.
Chairman Fong said the strongest statement to be made or to use as a selling tool, is the existing
business the City already has here.
Dr. Gebelein suggested using photographs of existing facilities. He made reference to the Chamber
having a wealth of information, and said the EDB could sort through to see what could used.
Chairman Fong asked for ideas on content. Mr. Jones suggested a professional approach. Chairman
F ong said to recognize the strengths of existing business. Also suggested were transportation,
education and training, networking with schools, small business communities, infrastructure and
reclaim water, photographs, and incorporate what the Chamber is doing.
B. Discuss Presentation Format/Material
Chairman Fong asked the Board to think about the format for future discussion.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
1. Kenneth & Leventhal Report Briefing--Scott Porta Not discussed, Mr. Porta was absent.
2. VCBDC Quarterly Meeting (Citrus Sports)--Karl Gerwe Reported previously.
3. Corporate Office Contact Initiatives
Chairman Fong asked if anyone had anything to report. Mr. Jones said he still has to contact Boston
Whaler.
Dr. Gebelein commented that he had been in touch with the Chemical Society which will meet in
Orlando. He said the cost to set up a booth would be between $1,000-$1,500, and additional
information would be sent in September. Chairman Fong asked if Coronado Paint attended the
exposition. Dr. Gebelein said employees may attend, but do not act as company representatives.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board