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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
May 4, 2005
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 4, 2005, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott
Vice- Chairman Chris Balmer
Douglas McGinnis
Thomas Hamall
Oscar Zeller
Fred Fathi
Eric Caplan
Present
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Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Also present were City Manager Ken Hooper, Assistant City Manager Liz McBride, Business
Development Director Shannon Lewis, Southeast V olusia Chamber of Commerce Executive
Director Steve Dennis, staff writer Daytona Beach News Journal Lynn Bulmahn, Volusia County
Department of Economic Development Project Development Director John Wickert and Board
Coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPRO V AL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 6, 2005 and the workshop meeting of April 27,
2005 were presented for approval.
MOTION hv Mr. Zeller. SECOND hv Mr. Fathi to approve the April 6. 2005 and the April 27. 2005
minutes as presented:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
Chairman Lott stated that due to the amount of business on the agenda, he would like to change the
order of business.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Mr. McGinnis introduced John Wickert, Project Development Director, Volusia County
Department of Economic Development.
Mr. Wickert introduced himself to the members and gave a brief overview of the County Economic
Development Departments history, goals and objectives. He discussed the various projects the
County is working on not only with the City of Edgewater, but other municipalities as well. He
then entertained questions from the Board.
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CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. City Manager Update
Mr. Hooper discussed several projects which will be coming before the Planning and Zoning
Board and City Council in the next few weeks. He also spoke of the City Council
recommendations in regards to the lease/purchase of the Regions Bank property. The Board
asked for clarification of the City's position on future development, particularly Industrial
related growth and traffic patterns. Mr. Hooper discussed the Air Park Road realignment, the
NW quadrant of 1-95 annexation, future Williamson Road extension and Park Ave
development.
B. Economic Development Director Update
Ms. Lewis stated she would give her report under the continued business items.
C. Planning and Zoning Board Update
The Board reviewed the May 11, 2005 Planning and Zoning Board agenda and the tentative
agenda for June 8, 2005
D. Recreational and Cultural Service Board Update
No report at this time
E. SEVCC Update.
Mr. Dennis spoke of upcoming events sponsored by the Chamber. Mr. Lott discussed updates from
the SEVCC Economic Development Board regarding new programs being created to assist small
businesses with financing.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Program of Work
. Edgewater Business Survey - Tabled until June meeting
. Marketing Material Development -
Ms. Lewis handed out the draft for the folder being developed by the County. She asked for
input from the Board and requested that any comments, suggestions, corrections, or
photographs be sent to the Board Coordinator who will forward them to Ms. Lewis
. Upcoming changes to the City Newsletter (Edgewater Shorelines)-
Board Coordinator Drosten explained that the City is planning to reduce the size ofthe current
news letter. Ms. Jennifer Smith, Public Information Officer has agreed to attend the June
meeting to discuss options the Board has to relay information to the local business owners.
B. New Release RFP to Commercial Realtors - document edits - Tabled until June meeting.
C. Recommendation to fill board vacancy and extend Mr. Caplan's term.
Chairman Lott asked if the members had reviewed the applications for Board vacancies and were
ready to proceed with recommendations. He asked that Mr. Caplan's upcoming vacancy be
addressed first.
MOTION hv Mr. Balmer, SECOND hv Mr. Zeller to recommend to Citv Council that Mr. Eric Caolan
service he extended for another 3 vear term:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
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MOTION bv Mr. Zeller, SECOND bv Mr. Balmer to recommend to Citv Council that Daniel J. YOUIlf!
be appointed to fill the vacancv created bv the reSif!llation of Ms. Kathv Leonard:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
MOTION bv Mr. Balmer, SECOND bv Mr. Zeller to recommend to Citv Council that Mr. Hugh
Sheean be appointed to fill the vacancv created bv the resignation of Ms. Nora Alv:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
D. Recommendation to City Council regarding Region's Bank Proposal to Lease. - Chairman
Lott gave an overview of the workshop and stated that the Board had sent a letter of
recommendation to Council in support of the lease/purchase of the property with the provision
that the agreement meets the criteria of an acceptable lease agreement.
NEW BUSINESS:
None at this time
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ OTHER REPORTS:
Fred Fathi - Stated that DBCC has been approved to offer a Baccalaureates Program in Applied
Sciences. He also discussed partnerships with various other colleges and universities, including
Embry Riddle.
Chris Balmer - Asked if the City could petition the County to do aesthetic improvements to the
property they purchased on U.S. Highway 1 at the City's northern boundary.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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