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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
April 2, 2003
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Joe Martin called to order a regular meeting ofthe Economic Development Board
at 8:02 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2003, in the City Hall Conference Room.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Joe Martin, Thomas Alcorn, Adelaide Carter, Nora Aly,
Tom Hamall, Oscar Zeller, Thomas McKinley, and Douglas McGinnis. Chris Balmer was
excused. Also present were Assistant City Manager Liz McBride, Grant Administrator Lynne
Plaskett, Daytona Beach News Journal reporter Cindy Crawford, and Board Coordinator Pat
Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the March 5,2003 meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Martin asked
for clarification on Item 4a regarding Phase II Area A availability of7 acres. Ms McBride
stated there are approximately 7 acres available that have existing infrastructure. There is a
substantial amount of property available in Area A which does not yet have infrastructure
completed. Mr. Alcorn moved to approve the minutes as presented, second by Mr. Hamal/.
Motion CARRIED 8-0
PUBLIC HEARING:
4A. CDBG Grant Fund - Lynne Plaskett asked for any interested parties to sign in. No
outside participants were in attendance. She then gave a brief overview ofthe Community
Development Block Grant Fund (attachment #1). Chairman Martin then opened the public
hearing at 8:07 am. Mr. Alcorn asked about the uses of the funds. Ms Plaskett replied that
they were previously approved for the ParkTowne Industrial Center for infrastructure
improvements. Ms. Aly asked the amount of the Grant the City received. Ms Plaskett stated
the amount was $105,563.00 and explained briefly the grant procedures. Mr. Martin asked
how the determination was made for allocation of funds. Ms. Plaskett and Mr. Hooper
explained the process. Mr. Martin asked if this grant money could be used as matching funds
for other grants. Mr. Hooper said yes and the City is actively pursuing this.
Mr. Martin closed the public hearing at 8:18 am
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
5A. City of Edgewater -
Liz McBride reported ParkTowne - Phase I is now virtually sold out. They are having their
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first closing with Chipmunk Hardwoods. Chairman Martin declared that he is the Project
Engineer for Chipmunk Industries as well as NIT, which has also purchased Parlctowne
property. Chipmunk will be creating approximately 5 new positions and NIT proposed to hire
20:1: people. Site Plans for the projects are expected to be submitted within the next two
weeks.
Mr. Alcorn asked about the availability of aerial photographs. Mr. Hooper stated they should
be available on disk by early May.
Mr. Hooper briefly discussed the City's upcoming projects including the proposal to purchase
Terra Mar Village utilities and the annexation of the old PreStressed Concrete plant and
proposed Marina development.
Darren Lear was unable to attend but provided the most recent update regarding the SR 442
widening project. (Attachment #2)
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
6A. Approval of revised By-Laws. Chairman Martin asked for any discussion or changes
for the proposed By-laws, hearing none, Mr. Alcorn made a motion to approve the proposed
revisions to the By-laws. Mr. Hammall seconded. Motion passed 8-0.
6B. Program of Work - Chairman Martin asked for a report from the Promotional
Activities Ad Hoc Committee. Mr. McGinnis distributed a summary of the Ad Hoc
Committee meeting (attachment #3) including a listing of upcoming trade shows scheduled
for the Orange County Convention Center. Ms. Aly expounded on the proposal for a
Business-to-Business expo. Much discussion ensued regarding a Business-to-Business expo
as well as the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for ParkTowne Industrial Center. The Board
decided they could raise the required funds for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Chairman
Martin stated he would donate $500.00 for the cause. The Board will solicit funds from area
business for the remainder of the costs.
It was decided that the Ad Hoc Committee would meet again on April! 0, 2003 at 8:30 am in
the City Hall Conference room and a Special meeting of the EDB would be called on April
17th at 8:00 am in the same location. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss the
following: Business-to-Business expo; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; and Program of Work
Mr. Hammall discussed information he handed out regarding development ofthe Program of
Work (attachment #4).
NEW BUSINESS:
7 A. Schedule for completion of Program of Work - Chairman Martin asked that all
members forward the information regarding their tasks to the Board Coordinator no later than
April 11, 2003 so that he can put the information together for the April 17, 2003 Special
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Meeting.
7B. PoD committee members regarding alternate meeting days/times. Due to time
restraints this item was tabled.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
8 Ms. Carter reported that the Recreational and Cultural Services Board is actively
pursuing several things including an "Adopt a Median" program and a "Floating" dock for
Kennedy Park. The footbridge on Riverside Drive is progressing and the City has obtained an
ECHO Grant that will be used for improvements to the City's ball fields. Walking trails, a
fountain and an amphitheater are proposed. Edgewater Landings has 'adopted' Menard May
Park.
Steve Dennis passed out listing of upcoming trade shows the County will be attending
(attachment #5). He also announced the CFCDC will be holding a small business workshop
on May 7,2003.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved
to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:36 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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