11-03-2004
CITY OF EDGEWA TER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
November 3, 2004
8:00 a.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Vice-Chairman McGinnis called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at
8:03 a.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2004, in the Community Center.
2. ROLL CALL:
Vice-Chairman Douglas McGinnis
Nora Aly
Thomas Hamall
Oscar Zeller
Kathy Leonard
Fred Fathi
Robert Lott
Eric Caplan
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Present (arrived at 8:07)
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Also present were City Manager Ken Hooper, Assistant City Manager Liz McBride, Business
Development Director Shannon Lewis, staff writer Daytona Beach News Journal Lynn Bulmahn, and
Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
Vice-Chairman McGinnis introduced Mr. Eric Caplan as the most recent addition to the Board. Mr.
Caplan gave a brief summary of his background.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 6 , 2004 were presented for approval.
MOTION bv Mr. Hamall, SECOND bv Mr. Fathi to approve the October 6, 2004 minutes as
presented:
MOTION PASSED 6-0
4. CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. Mayor and Council Update
None at this time
B. City Manager Update
Council has had the 151 reading for annexations of properties south on U.S Highway
1. The city is seeking to annex approximately 600 acres from the existing city
boundary lines south to Arie1 Road.
C. Economic Development Director Update
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. Ms Lewis attended the recent Boat Show and stated Edgewater is well known
amongst the boat industry attendees.
. The Request For Proposals for brokerages services for ParkTowne Industrial
Park are due today.
. Bridge loans are still available from the County for businesses affected by the
hurricanes.
D. Planning and Zoning Board Update
None at this time.
E. Recreational and Cultural Service Board Update
None at this time.
E. SEVCC Update.
None at this time.
5. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Program of Work Updates
Bob Lott - Attended the Med Trade Show in Orlando with positive results.
Oscar Zeller - There are two upcoming boat shows. The first is in New Orleans in
December and the second in Miami in February. Mr. Hamall will be able to attend
the New Orleans show. Mr. Zeller will attend the Miami show.
Tom Hamall - He has been working with the web designer for Edgewater Landings
to develop a website for the Board. Additionally, he will be meeting with two
potential developers beginning this afternoon and has complied an itinerary for the
meeting. Mr. Hamall asked if he would be reimbursed for expenses he incurs while
showing the developers around. The Board agreed that expenses should be
reimbursed.
Nora Alv - She submitted a tentative agenda for 2005 Business to Business events,
including forums, an expo, and recognition of outstanding Edgewater businesses.
There was much discussion regarding how to best reach Edgewater's small businesses.
Items discussed included development of a survey that could possibly be conducted by a
marketing class from DBCC and participation in existing Chamber activities including
the Business after Hours mixers.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Vacant position on Board.
MOTION bv Mr. Hamall, SECOND bv Mr. Lo11 recommend Citv Council appoint Chris Balmer
to fill the vacant position on the Board:
MOTION PASSED 7-0
7. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ OTHER REPORTS:
Doug McGinnis - attended the Disney Wine and Food Festival.
Fred Fathi - DBCC has begun early enrollment for the next term. The Dual enrollment
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program is still available to local high schools students who wish to get an early start
earning college credits.
Due to scheduling conflicts the December EDB meeting will be scheduled for December 8,
2004 at 8:00 a.m.
8. 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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