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CITYOFEDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
May 3, 2006
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Robert Lott called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at
8:06 a.m., Wednesday, May 3,2006, 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
Absent
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
Also present were Interim City Manager Jon Williams, Assistant City Manager Liz McBride,
Planning and Zoning Board member Pat Card, Business Development Director Shannon Lewis,
Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steve Dennis, and Board
Coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 5, 2006 were presented for approval.
MOTION hv Mr. Balmer, SECOND hv Mr. McGinnis to approve the April 5, 2006 minutes as
presented:
MOTION PASSED 7-0
The minutes from the Special Meeting of April 19,2006 were presented for approval.
MOTION hv Mr. Balmer, SECOND hv Mr. McGinnis to approve the April 5, 2006 minutes as
corrected:
ROLL CALL
Chairman Robert Lott
Vice- Chairman Chris Balmer
Douglas McGinnis
Oscar Zeller
Present
Present
Present
Absent Present
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Fred Fathi
Eric Caplan
Hugh Sheean
Bob Williams
Jerry Anderson
Absent Present
Absent
Present
Absent Present
Present
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Mr. Blamer Balmer was concerned with the effect on affordable housing and stated that the proposed
changes would lock the City into the restrictions.
MOTION PASSED 7-0
Chairman Lott welcomed the new interim City Manager, Jon Williams.
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. City Manager Update
Mr. Williams introduced himself to the Board and discussed the following items:
· Upcoming proposed changes to the Land Development Code; and
· City Council's approval of the 151 reading for the River Oaks condo project.
B. Economic Development Director Update .
Ms. Lewis stated that there is a lot of interest in the next phase of ParkTowne Center.
There was discussion regarding what effort where being taken to assist potential
businesses interested in relocating to our area.
C. Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card discussed items that will be heard at the next P&Z Board meeting.
D. SEVCC Update.
Mr. Dennis report included the following:
· Upcoming Chamber breakfast speakers; and
. V olusia Days.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Recommendation to Council regarding proposed Land Development Code Changes
After much discussion, the Board agreed on language for the letter to be sent to the City
Council/Planning and Zoning Board workshop to be held this evening, May 3, 2006 @ 6:30.
· MOTION bv Mr. Balmer. SECOND bv Mr. Anderson to send a letter to the Citv Council
Workshop to be held on Mav 3. 2006 expressing the Economic Development Boards views.
MOTION PASSED 7-0
B. Program of Work
There was discussion pertaining to the various types of medical industries that could be potential
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targets for locating/relocating into the city. Mr. Sheean and Mr. Williams will ~ork together to
additional information and language for the Medical Industry cut sheets for the June meeting.
Also, Mr. Anderson will bring information regarding the aviation industry for discussion at the
June meeting. It was suggested that the July meeting be dedicated to the aviation industry and
that Mr. John Massey be invited to attend. Chairman Lott asked that the regular Board meeting
be held on July 12, rather than July 5 due to the July 4 holiday. The Board coordinator will
confirm availability of the meeting room for July 12,2006.
NEW BUSINESS:
None at this time
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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