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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
July 6, 2005
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Robert Lott called to order a regular meeting ofthe Economic Development Board
at 8:12 a.m., Wednesday, July 6,2005, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott
Vice- Chairman Chris Balmer
Douglas McGinnis
Thomas Hamall
Oscar Zeller
Fred Fathi
Eric Caplan
Hugh Sheean
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Absent
Present
Absent
Also present were City Manager Ken Hooper, Assistant City Manager Liz McBride, Planning
and Zoning Board member Pat Card, and Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of June l, 2005 and the workshop meeting held June
15, 2005 were presented for approval.
MOTION hv Mr. Caplan. SECOND hv Mr. Balmer to approve tlte June 1. 2005 and June 15.
2005 minutes as presented:
MOTION PASSED 5-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. City Manager Update
Mr. Hooper stated that the Annexation of the 5600:1: acre parcel located at the NW
quadrant of 1-95 and SR 442 is completed. Also, City Council will hold a workshop
regarding the purchase of the Regions Bank building on July 18,2005.
B. Economic Development Director Update
Shannon has a new baby. She will back in the office part-time this week.
C. Planning and Zoning Board Update
The agendas and Mid Year Development Report is in this month's packets.
D. Recreational and Cultural Service Board Update (vacant)
No report at this time.
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E. SEVCC Update.
The Chamber is in the process of developing a "Business Academy" which will assist
new/potential/existing business persons in starting and developing their businesses. Also,
this year's Business Expo is scheduled for August 25 through the 27 and will be held at
the Ace Hardware Building in New Smyrna Beach. More details will be provided at next
months meeting.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Program of Work
1\. Marketing Material Development
The Board would like to approve the final draft of the Folder and plans to discuss the cut
sheets at the August EDB meeting. The Main folder will reflect Edgewater's lifestyle and the
cut sheets will highlight more specific information, i.e., boat manufacturing, medical
opportunities, etc.
B Appointment of member to fill liaison positions on the Planning and Zoning Board and
the Recreational and Cultural Service Board
Chris Balmer agreed to act as liaison to the P&Z Board. It was agreed that the Board would
ask for the minutes from the Recreational and Cultural Service Board, rather than appoint a
liaison.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Balmer asked that a thank you letter be sent to Mr. Jerry Anderson for his work
regarding the RFP for a commercial realtor for ParkTowne.
Chairman Lott asked that the members actively recruit individuals who would be good
candidates for the EDB vacancies. The Coordinator will email copies of the application to
the membership. Mr. Hooper will be addressing the Hospital board on another matter and
will ask for input from them. A retail business person might also be a good fit on the board.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ OTHER REPORTS:
Chris Balmer: Federal Trust Bank is going ahead with plans for a 3500 sq. ft. banking
center as well as a 28,000 sq. ft. retail center to be located on U.S. Highway 1, directly south
of the Bank of America.
DOll!! McGinnis: Will be attending the Fancy Foods show in New York this coming week.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved
to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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