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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
April 5, 2006
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Robert Lott called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at
8:03 a.m., Wednesday, April 05,2006, 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
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Present
Absent
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Also present were City Manager Ken Hooper, Assistant City Manager Liz McBride, Planning
and Zoning Board member Pat Card, 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 March 1, 2006 were presented for approval.
MOTION hv Mr. Balmer. SECOND hv Mr. McGinnis to approve the March 1, 2006 minutes as
presented:
MOTION PASSED 8-0
Chairman Lott welcomed the new Board members and gave a brief description of the Boards
activities and current focus.
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. City Manager U1Jdate
Mr. Hooper discussed the following items:
· Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the 1 st cycle 2006;
· Upcoming proposed changes to the Land Development Code; and
· Status of properties west ofI-95.
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B. Economic Development Director Update
Pat Drosten discussed information from the recent VIP (V olusia Information
Partnership) meeting.
C. Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card explained his views on the proposed Land Development Code changes.
D. SEVCC Update.
Mr. Dennis report included the following:
· Upcoming Chamber breakfast speakers;
· V olusia Days;
· Tourism profile;
· Website changes; and
· Legislative Board update
NEW BUSINESS:
Several Board members were concerned regarding some of the proposed changes to the Land
Development Code and the impact the changes would have on the City. At the City
Managers suggestion, the Board decided to review the proposed changes and make a
recommendation to City Council. They will hold a Special Meeting on Apri119, 2006 at
8:00 a.m. to discuss the proposed language and make a recommendation. Individual Board
members are encouraged to discuss their concerns with the Mayor and Council members.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Program of Work
Chairman Lott asked Mr. Williams ifhe would review the Medical Industry cuts sheets
. provided and return to the May meeting with suggestions. The Board would like input
regarding the language that would reach the targeted industries. Additionally, Mr. Anderson
stated that he would compile a target marketing profile of the local Medical and Aviation
jndustry businesses which should give the Board additional information to identify which
specific area of the industries they wish to address.
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 9:17 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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