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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
March 5, 2003
8:00a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Joe Martin called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board
at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 05,2003, in the City Hall Conference Room.
ROLL CALL:
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Members present were Chairman Joe Martin, Thomas Alco~ Adelaide Carter, Nora Aly,
Tom Hamall, and Oscar Zeller. Thomas McKinley, Chris Balmer and Douglas McGinnis were
excused. Also present were Assistant City Manager Liz McBride, Chief Planner Darren Lear,
and Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the February 5, 2003 meeting were presented for ~pproval There being no
corrections or changes, Mr. Alcorn moved to approve the minutes as presented, second by
Mr. Hamal/. Motion CARRIED 6-0 .
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
4A. City of Edgewater -
Liz McBride reported on the following City of Edgewater Updates:
· ParkTowne - Phase I is almost sold out. There are approximately 2.7 acres
remaining in Area B and approximately 7 acres left in Area A (Phase II). Oscar
Zeller does have property available in Area B - Phase I. The Covenants are being
finalized and the Zoning Agreement has had a name change to Development
Agreement (DA). Signing of the DA is in progress.
Darren Lear reported on the following City of Edge water Updates:
. Council had 1 st reading for the rezoning of Mariner's Gate subdivision. The Council
also approved a corridor study for SR 442. The study will help in setting
development guidelines i.e., streetscape, landscape, and building design standards to
the Gateway into the community.
Chairman Martin requested that the agenda order be revised to hear New Business prior to
discussion of the Program of Work
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NEW BUSINESS:
6A. Revision of By-Laws - Staffhas proposed a revision to the Economic Development
Board By-laws. The purpose of this revision is to bring uniformity to the language in the By-
laws of all the City Boards. The primary change is in Article III - B- 2 regarding absences
of board members and vacancies. Per the current By-laws the Board will have 30 days to
review changes before making amendments. Suggestions will be forwarded to the Board
Coordinator and voting will occur at the regular April meeting of the board.
Other new business - Several issues were brought up at this time regarding the EDB role as it
pertains to other Boards. It was determined that it would be of benefit to the Board ifthere
were some interaction with the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Hamall agreed to attend
several Planning and Zoning Board meetiI!gs and to report his findings. Chairman Martin also
asked that the Chairman of the P & Z Board be invited to attend or to send a designee to the
Economic Development Board meetings. There was also discussion about the possibility of
future workshops with both the P&Z Board as well as with City Council. It was determined
that a workshop with Council would be better after the Program of Work is completed.
There was also much discussion regarding the possibility of conducting a survey of the local
businesses, to determine their needs for future growth. Mr. Hamall and Ms. AIy will be
working as a subcommittee towards this goal. Mr. McGinnis will also be asked for assistance
in the subcommittee. '
Board meeting time/day changes - Chairman Martin asked the Board to consider whether the
Board meetings would be better attended if they were held at a different time/day. He asked
for the members to bring their ideas to the next meeting.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
SA. Program of Work - Mr. Hamall discussed the data he provided to the board. He
worked with Tom Brooks from Volusia County and feels the Board may wish to have Mr.
Brooks attend a meeting to answer questions.
Chairman Martin discussed the handouts that were provided to the board members in
attendance. He asked that the Board review these items and be prepared to discuss them at
the next meeting. He also went over the updates to the data sheets that he has been working
on.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
7. Chairman Martin asked Mr. Zeller ifhe would be willing to volunteer to work with
Steve Dennis to assist in finding financing to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for Park
Towne Center. Mr. Zeller agreed.
Chairman Martin stated that he has projects progressing within the Park Towne Center.
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Mr. Alcorn stated that the Real Estate market is on the upswing, particularly in this area. He
also reported that he has been told by several potential businesses that the City of Edge water
was much easier to deal with in regard to development than the surrounding areas. Chairman
Martin agreed that the City of Edge water staffmade the development processes less taxing
than did other municipalities and the County.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved
to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9: 15 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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