03-01-2006
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CITYOFEDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
March 1, 2006
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Robert Lott called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at
8:07 a.m., Wednesday, march 1,2006, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott
Vice- Chairman Chris Balmer
Douglas McGinnis
Oscar Zeller
Fred Fathi
Eric Caplan
Hugh Sheean
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Also present were Mayor Michael Thomas, 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 February 1, 2006were presented for approval.
MOTION hv Mr. Balmer, SECOND hv Mr. Fathi to approve the Fehruarv 1, 2006 minutes as
presented:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
DISCUSSION WITH CITY MAYOR:
Chairman Lott asked the Board members to introduce themselves and then gave a brief summary of the
Boards background and the Program of Work. He then asked the Mayor to address the meeting.
Mayor Thomas discussed his background and told the Board of his vision for Edgewater. There was
discussion as to what direction the Board has been heading and how they were making strides to achieve
the goals set forth in the Program of Work.
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. City Manager Update
. Mr. Hooper stated that there will be a workshop regarding the McCaskill property
located in the Southwest quadrant ofl-95 and SR 442 on March 13. He indicated
that the first cycle of Comprehensive Plan Amendments would be heard by the
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Planning and Zoning Board in April. They will address primarily the southern
annexations and some minor infill development as well as potential changes in
the density requirements. Land Development Code changes could follow.
· The DRI for the 5600:i: acres located in the Northwest quadrant of 1-95 and SR
442 is expected to be submitted in June. This process is rather lengthy. In
relation to that, the City will be participating in a joint traffic study with new
Smyrna Beach and Port Orange. The County is also working with this study.
· Mr. Hooper fielded question from the Board regarding ParkTowne Center Phase
II status, possibilities of a new site for City Hall, and status of proposed
Condominium projects.
B. Economic Development Director Update
Ms. Lewis discussed information regarding the 5-year Road Program, including the
expansion of Airport Road and 10th Street widening.
C. Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card informed to Board that the P&Z Board is losing one of their long-time
members. Mr. Robert Garthwaite, who has served the City on the Planning and Zoning
and other Boards for some 30 years, has announced that he is not seeking reappointment.
Mr. Dave Ross has been selected by Council to fill the vacancy. Mr. Card also
discussed the Boards upcoming agenda.
D. SEVCC Update.
Mr. Dennis stated that the SEV Chamber is primarily focused on legislative activities at
this time, however, they are also assisting with a report on how tourism affects our area
and they are preparing for V olusia Days in Tallahassee.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Program of Work
Ms. Lewis handed out draft copies of the inserts for targeting the Medical Manufacturing
industry for review. Chairman Lott asked that members review them and submit and desired.
additions or correction to the Board Coordinator at least 2 weeks prior to the April meeting, so
that the final draft can be included in next months agenda packets.
B. Board Vacancies
MOTION bv Mr. Balmer. SECOND bv Mr. Fathi to recommend to Citv Council that Mr. Bob
Williams be appointed to fill the vacancv created bv the resifmation of Daniel YounJ! with the term
due to expire on Mav 16. 2008:
MOTION PASSED 7-0
The Board discussed the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Hamall. They have been
actively recruiting individuals with a background in the aviation industry. Mr. Balmer stated
that he has spoken to a gentleman that is in that field and has expressed an interest in serving,on
the Board. Mr. Balmer hopes to have his application submitted in the very near future. The
Board then decided not to make a recommendation to fill the vacancy, but instead asked the
Council to strongly consider their desire to maintain the consistency of the Board as to the
varied business background. It is their recommendation that the Council not fill the vacancy
until a candidate with an aviation background is presented.
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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: 16 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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