08-06-2003
1. CALL TO ORDER:
CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
August 6, 2003
8:00 a.m.
Chairman Joe Martin called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 8:02
a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2003, in the Community Center.
2. ROLL CALL:
Chairman Joe Martin
Nora Aly
Adelaide Carter
Christopher Balmer
Thomas McKinley
Douglas McGinnis
Thomas Hamall
Oscar Zeller
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Absent
Present
Also present were City Manager Ken Hooper, City Councilman Jim Brown, Observer staff writer
Jim Clark, News Journal staff writer Cindy Crawford, Bert Fish Hospital Administrator Kathy
Leonard and Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
Chairman Martin introduced Nancy Freeman to the Board. Ms Freeman was appointed by City
Council to fill the vacancy created when Mr. Alcorn resigned his position. Ms Freeman has
previously served on several City boards and will be a welcome addition to the Economic
Development Board.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the May 14, 2003 special meeting were presented for approval.
MOTION hv Ms. Carter, SECONDED hv Mr. McKin/ev to approve the minutes with the fo//owinI!
corrections:
Ms Carter pointed out the following corrections:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Blamer Balmer stated that the date of the meeting...
4. CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. City of Edgewater
They are also working on the revisions to the Convanences Covenances and By-
Laws.. .
7. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
Ms. GateF Carter stated the...
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Mr. Balmer noted the following correction:
Mr. Balmer McKinley agreed to do some research as to what types industries are currently
using Port Canaveral for shipping. He will report his findings at the next meeting. Mr.
Balmer will make contact with Enterprise Florida and report back at the next meeting.
MOTION CARRIED 6 - 0
4. CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. City of Edgewater
Assistant City Manager Liz McBride updated Chairman Martin prior to the meeting regarding
ParkTowne. Chairman Martin presented the following information:
Two closings have been delayed but will occur this year. NIT Holdings will be closing soon.
Chipmunk Hardwoods has closed and will soon be clearing land. Covenances are still being revised
with focus on common areas. A draft of the By-Laws will be coming back before the EDB for
comments.
Mr. Hooper stated the SR 442 project is on schedule and should be completed in October. The City
is seeing a lot of interest in Mixed Use PUD activity along 442. The County has accepted an offer on
the 60-acre old Pre-stress plant site. The City will be sending out a RFP for development of this
property. The EDB will likely be asked for input on this project.
5. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
A. Status of program of work - Council Action
Council Brown stated the Program of Work was well received and Council is satisfied with the
direction of the Board. He encouraged the Board to continue and believes that some funding may
be available in next years budget to assist the EDB in their work.
Chairman Martin related there is approximately $500 remaining in the Boards budget after the
fundraising for the ParkTowne ribbon cutting ceremony. He stated that $60 of that was spent for
gift certificates for the CAPS members who volunteered their time to assist with parking and traffic
for the ceremony. The balance is now approximately $440.
Mr. Hooper stated that the Program of Work would be taken to City Council in September for
adoption.
B. Program of work - task assignments
Task were assigned as follows:
Task 1 - IDENTIFY TARGET INDUSTRIES - Chairman Martin,
Task 2 - EV ALUA TED HOW MANY BOARD GOALS HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED-
Completed by Mr. McKinley,
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Task 3 - ADD AD V ALOREM TAX EXEMPTION - Chairman Martin with assistance from
Ms. Freeman,
Task 4 - STATISTIC, COMPARISON WITH OTHER CITIES - Oscar Zeller,
Task 5 - EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - LOCAL - Mr. McKinley,
Task 6 - EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - OTHER - Mr. Balmer and Ms. Freeman,
Task 7 - PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES - LOCAL - Mr. McGinnis, Ms. Aly, Ms. Carter,
Mr. Hamall.
Mr. Hooper asked for clarification regarding the Boards intent regarding CRA' s and Ad Valorem
tax. Chairman Martin stated he would put a proposal together to present to Council.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Representative to contact (visit) Port Canaveral for list of shippers, etc.
Mr. McKinley not in attendance to give report. Mr. McGinnis agreed to call the Port Authority to
find out information on shippers using the port.
B. CRA workshop for P&Z Board, Parks & Recreation Board, EDB.
Chairman Martin reported that Southeast Vol usia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steve
Dennis has agreed to put on a CRA workshop. Chairman Martin will coordinate with Mr. Dennis
and the various Boards to set up a date/time for the workshop.
7. CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
Mr. McGinnis handed out fliers for the upcoming Smart Growth Summit to be held on August 22.
Per Mr. Hooper, members wishing to attend should coordinate with Assistant City Manager Liz
McBride.
Mr. Balmer contacted Enterprise Florida. They will be sending out a package of what they will be
doing in the next 12-18 months.
Mr. McGinnis discussed the upcoming Volusia Chamber of Commerce Business Trade Show. He
asked if the board would be interested in obtaining a booth. Mr. Hooper said the City would help to
support a booth with city staff.
MOTION bv Mr. Zeller, SECONDED bv Mr. McGinnis for the Economic Development Board
f!et a booth for the SEV Chamber of Commerce Business Trade Show.
MOTION CARRIED 6 - 0
Bert Fish Hospital Administrator Kathy Leonard stated the hospital hopes to have it's expansion
project completed by December. An additional 9,000 square feet are being added including
renovations to the Emergency Room.
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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: lOa.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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