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10-05-1995 , . ...... ...., ~ CITY OF EDGEWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5,1995 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, October 5, 1995 in the Conference Room of the Department of Community Development. ROLL CALL: Members present were Chairman Fong, Mr. Churchill, Mr. Jones, Mr. Gerwe and Dr. Gebelein. Mr. Browning arrived at 7:00 p.m. Also present was Liz McBride, Board Coordinator. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of August 3, 1995 were presented to the Board for approval. After Mr. Jones corrected the spelling of a word, Chairman Fong approved the minutes as corrected. CONTINUED BUSINESS: ~ 1. Proclamation of Excellence a. Coronado Paint - August 7,1995 - Chairman Fong stated they were very appreciative of the award. b. Finalize Criteria - Chairman Fong said a good reference was the minutes of August 3, 1995, as the criteria is listed (items 1-9). He said some specifics need to be set for each category, and asked how many of the categories a company needs to meet before being considered for nomination of the award. Dr. Gebelein suggested adding the "nature of the product or service" as another category. Discussion followed on each of the categories. Chairman Fong asked if it was the Board's consensus to select companies based on the general criteria discussed, and all agreed. 2. Site Inventory GIS - Chairman Fong referred to a memorandum dated August 28, 1995, from Mark Karet, Director of Community Development, to the City Manager, discussing the Geographic Information System (GIS) system and what the City hopes to accomplish by the next fiscal year. He then read a portion of that memo. 3. Budget for Fiscal Year 95/96 Update - Chairman Fong reported the EDB's budget was approved for $8,000; $3,000 at the Board's discretion and $5,000 at the consensus of the Council. ~ ...... ~ Economic Development Board Minutes - October 5, 1995 Page -2- ~ Continued Business: 4. Quarterly Newsletter Insert a. Review Objectives - Chairman Fong referred again to the minutes of August 3, 1995, where various objectives were listed, which he reviewed. b. Review Content Elements/Issues - Chairman Fong asked the Board to brainstorm on what specific issues would be worthwhile for publication in the newsletter. Mr. Jones referred to eight goals geared to improving current business climate and attracting new enterprises for the 1995 fiscal year. They were: a) Business Climate and Supplier Linkage Study; b) Business Prospect Management; c) Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP): Redevelopment of Key Strategic Locations; d) Commercial Site Inventory; e) Education and Training enhancements; f) Communications and networking, internal and external; g) attracting national business enterprises; h) monitor current issues; and i) define our vision of Edgewater in the year 2010. Discussion proceeded on the goals, and what would be of interest to the public. c. Determine Schedule Deadlines/Assignments - Since no specific schedule was in place for the printing of the newsletter, the City Clerk's office would be contacted for the dates. d. Review Dick Jones's Draft For Newsletter (not an item on agenda) - Chairman Fong '-' thanked Mr. Jones for putting together the draft. The Board reviewed the draft and made comments and suggestions. Mr. Gerwe moved to have Chairman Fong revise the Draft and have Dr. Gebelein review it before submitting it for print, seconded by Mr. Churchill. Motion CARRIED 6-0. 5. Marketing Material a. Discuss Contents - Dr. Gebelein commented that this should be the number one priority for subsequent meetings because the EDB currently has nothing to offer. He referred to materials from the Chamber. Chairman Fong asked what kind of information the EDB wants to convey to businesses about the area. The Board then listed: transportation (Daytona airport, the Cape); lifestyle/quality of life; cost of living; recreation; infrastructure; education (DBCC); proximity to major Cities (Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville) and attractions (Speedway, Disney, St. Augustine); regional map; demographics; existing businesses; suppliers; business orientated; and natural environment/resources as points of interest. Chairman Fong reported the Southeast Volusia Chamber is putting together a kit to include New Smyrna, Edgewater and Oak Hill. He said the EDB should produce something that could be a counterpart of the Chamber kit; something that would fit in well with the overall design and theme. Dr. Gebelein said the EDB should be realistic in what it could do, and hlive it completed by January 1996. C\ ~ . ' """ ...." Economic Development Board Minutes - October 5,1995 Page -3- ~ Continued Business: Mr. Gerwe moved to proceed with the development of a brochure by talking to a number of marketing agencies, requesting proposals to see what the EDB can get for the money, and with the suggestions the Board had made so far, seconded by Mr. Browning. Motion CARRIED 6-0. Chairman Fong asked the Board if they wanted to call a special meeting. He said he would try to get at least three proposals which the Board could discuss at the workshop. It was agreed the Board would meet October 26, 1995. 6. American Chemical Society Exposition August 1996 (ACS) a. Discuss Participation - Dr. Gebelein reported the exposition will be held August 26-29, 1996, at the Orange County Convention Center. He referred to a letter he received from the National ACS informing him that a brochure explaining the details of the expo would be sent to him. He also said, as a firs!-time exhibitor, a 25 percent discount would be offen~d on the booth price. \',! C:'." , ,~'~:~,,; u, ,),~_:-:,(~,,'~, _. ,(',." "" ".', ,,\ ">,' Chairman Fong asked whe; a lisfof ~xpo 'participants would be available. Dr. Gebelein thought a list would not be available until June. Chairman Fong had spoken to Bob Keesecker, of Coronado Paint, and had asked him if the company would be represented at the expo. He said Bob indicated some of the chemists may go, but he wasn't sure about company representation. Chairman Fong then asked the Board how they could use Coronado as leverage for the EDB. Discussion followed on the '-" possibilities. Chairman Fong said the EDB needed to drum up more support, and asked Dr. Gebelein if he would call Jerry Fox, VCBDC and Steve Dennis of the Chamber. He said he would after receiving the telephone numbers. NEW BUSINESS: 1. International Marine Products Exposition, Chicago, Sept. 6-9, 1995. a. VCBDC & Chamber b. John Browning Sponsored by Chamber - Chairman Fong said Mr. Browning did not attend, but Mr. Gerwe did. Mr. Gerwe reported he went to the expq ~th Todd Kotas, VCBDC, and Dan O'Brien, Volusia County Port Authority. He said thec.'w~stOurist oriented. Mr. Gerwe also said their booth "hook" was a laminator for business cards. He said while one person manned the booth, two of them walked the halls to make contacts. He indicated ten contacts were made, three of which were thought to be good prospects. Mr. Gerwe said Mr. Kotas would be doing follow-up letters to all ten of the contacts. Mr. Gerwe also reported that the Chamber finalized the survey of the permitting process of Oak Hill, Edgewater, New Smyrna and Volusia County. He said those in the survey were asked to advise the Chamber of any changes to keep them updated. ,... <" <" 'W' ..... Economic Development Board Minutes - October 5,1995 Page -4- -- CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: 1. Resignation from EDB -- Scott Porta a. William H. Fair, ill - Replacement Member - Chairman Fong informed those who did not already know that Mr. Porta resigned from the Board, and that he would like to discuss his replacement with Mr. Fair. Chairman Fong referred to Mr. Fair's application for appointment, which indicated he has an extensive background in planning as well as some engineering. Chairman Fong said that while interviewing Mr. Fair by telephone, Mr. Fair expressed a desire to serve on the EDB. Mr. Gerwe moved for the Board to recommend to the Council, consideration of Mr. Fair as replacement for Scott Porta, seconded by Mr. Browning. Motion CARRIED 6-0 2. Corporate Office Contact Initiatives - Nothing new to report. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. ~ Minutes respectfully submitted by: Elizabeth 1. McBride, Board Coordinator Economic Development Board c:\edb\minutes\100595 ...