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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
June 7, 2006
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Robert Lott called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at
8:02 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2006, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott
Vice- Chairman Chris Balmer
Douglas McGinnis
Oscar Zeller
Fred Fathi
Eric Caplan
Hugh Sheean
Bob Williams
Jerry Anderson
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Absent
Absent
Present (arrived at 8:04)
Present
Also present were Interim City Manager Jon Williams, Assistant City Manager Liz McBride,
Business Development Director Shannon Lewis, Southeast V olusia Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Steve Dennis, and Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 3, 2006 were presented for approval.
MOTION hv Mr. Balmer. SECOND hv Mr. McGinnis to approve the Mav 3. 2006 minutes as
presented:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. City Manager Update
Mr. Williams discussed the following items:
. Upcoming proposed changes to the Land Development Code; and
. Outcome of the City Council's meeting of June 5, 2006.
. Current projects including development of a "vision" for the City and plan to
address affordable housing
B. Economic Development Director Update
Ms. Lewis stated she will be working with Mr. Williams on the medical Industry cut
sheets .
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C. Planning and Zoning Board Update
Agenda attached. No report
D. SEVCC Update.
Mr. Dennis report included the following:
. Developing a "vision" for the SEV area; and
. Discussion regarding how commercial property is marketed.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Program of Work
Mr. John Massey will be invited to the July 12,2006 EDB meeting to discuss development of
cut sheets targeting the aviation industry. Mr. Bob Williams will put together some ideas for
addressing the medical industry to present at that meeting as well.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Upcoming Board Vacancies
MOTION hv Mr. Balmer, SECOND hv Mr. McGinnis send a recommendation to Citv Council to
reappoint Mr. Oscar Zeller for a 3 vear term:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
MOTION hv Mr. Zeller, SECOND hv Mr. McGinnis send a recommendation to Citv Council to
appoint Ms. Marcia Barnett to fill a 3 vear term vacated hv Hugh Sheean:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
MOTION hv Mr. Zeller, SECOND hv Mr. McGinnis send a recommendation to Citv Council to
appoint Ms. Patricia Reid to fill a 3 vear term vacated hv Chris Balmer:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS! OTHER 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 9:06 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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