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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
January 5,2000
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Thomas Alcorn called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board
at 8:02 a.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2000, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Thomas Alcorn, Adelaide Carter, Nora Aly (arrived at 8:04 a.m.),
Edward Keenan, Michael Wilson, Donald Gillispe (arrived 8: 11 a..m.), and Roland Bazin. Also
present were Sandra Pettit, Economic Development Assistant, Enterprise V olusia; Arvin Lewis,
Director of Integration, Bert Fish Medical Center; Joe Nolin, Special Projects Coordinator, Ponce
DeLeon Authority; Planning Director Lynne Plaskett and Board Coordinator Liz McBride.
APPROV AL OF MINUTES:
The minutes for December 1, 1999, were presented to the Board for approval. There being no
corrections or changes, Ms. Cater moved to approve the minutes as presented, second by Mr. Bazin.
Motion CARRIED 5-0.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
1. Nomination and Election of Chairman - Mr. Bazin moved the Board votefor Mr. Alcorn
for Chairman, second by Ms. Carter. Motion CARRIED 5-0. (Ms. Aly and Mr. Gillispe were not
yet present.)
2. Nomination and Election of Vice Chairman - Mr. Bazin moved the Board vote for Ms.
Carter for Vice Chairman, second by Mr. Wilson. Motion CARRIED 6-0. (Mr. Gillispe was not yet
present.)
AGENCY AND CITY REPORTS:
1. Enterprise V olusia - Sandra Pettit, Economic Development Assistant, informed the Board
Jerry Fox was now with Porta Products, and she would be handling the Southeast V olusia area. She
reported two projects currently being worked on that would effect the Edgewater area was with a
boat and a yacht manufacturer for the Marine Park (at the old Prestress Concrete Plant). She said
the yacht manufacturer ($2Y2 million dollars minimum base boat price) would create about 100 jobs,
and the boat manufacturer would create around 250 jobs. Ms. Pettit said the County sent out RFP's
(requests for proposals) to boat manufacturers for either lease or purchase, and the bids would be
opened on January 18, 2000. She reiterated Mr. Fox's report on the aquiculture project; the fish
farm which will go into the Tomoka Landfill area. Ms. Pettit said, in December the County agreed
the area needed no rezoning, so things should be moving along with the project.
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2. Port Authority - Joe Nolin, Special Projects Coordinator, was asked about the removal of
the "Lionfish." He said the FWCC, the new environmental agency at the State level, awarded the
Port Authority a grant of up to $50,000 for the removal all derelict vessels in V olusia County in July
1999, but have yet to receive a contract for that award. Once received, Mr. Nolin said it would allow
him to award a local contract to have the vessels removed.
Chairman Alcorn asked Mr. Nolin if it would help for the Board to write a letter to Representative
Suzanne Kosmos. (Late in the meeting, Chairman Alcorn said he would draft a letter, also sending
it to Charlie Krist, Executive Secretary to Governor Bush.) Mr. Nolin said he has called the (state)
program manager on a monthly basis since being awarded the funds for the derelict vessel removal
program. He said if the Port Authority doesn't spend the money allocated for the vessel removal
before the beginning of the next state fiscal year, they would lose the money. Mr. Nolin believed
the state contact would be received shortly. Chairman Alcorn asked Mr. Nolin to have a copy of the
RFP sent to him and Planning Director Lynne Plaskett.
Mr. Nolin reiterated Sandra Pettit's report. He said he had ordered updated appraisal work on the
property (Marine Park) to see its real worth so they could be prepared to enter negotiations.. Mr.
Nolin said the seawall was almost done, and the basin was 50 percent excavated, which should be
finished February 15th. He said they would have 600 feet of deep water, waterfront along the
intracoastal waterway. He said a barge being built on site should be launched in the next month.
Mr. Bazin felt Mr. Nolin should also mail a copy of the RFP to the state Senator.
3. Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA) - No one was present.
4. Bert Fish Medical Center - Arvin Lewis, Director of Integration, said the hospital was
"Y2K OK". He said they had spent the last two years updating the mainframe and PC's. He
reported the Edgewater building had finally started (Halifax/Fish Florida Health Care) which would
house six physicians, lab offices, two radiology rooms, mammography, ultrasound and the possibility
of future construction of a CT scanner. Mr. Lewis felt the facility should be opening July or August
2000. He said Bert Fish will be doing a medical model fitness program at the Edgewater YMCA.
Mr. Lewis reported Bert Fish was completing a building on Orange Street, in New Smyrna, which
will house all their rehab services, including aquatic therapy.
Chairman Alcorn referred to an article in The New Journal announcing New Smyrna Beach had
approved an assisted living facility, and asked Mr. Lewis if the hospital would be doing anything
along these lines. Mr. Lewis said the hospital encourages ALF's, and had made referrals to all of
them. He said they had been approached to partnership with different parties, but had yet to commit.
Chairman Alcorn said the ALF in New Smyrna was being funded through a Bond Inducement
Program. He said the City was the issuing authority, but bared no responsibility or liability. He felt
this was innovative, and hopefully the City of Edgewater would consider it in the future.
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S. Daytona Beach Community College (DBCC) South Campus - No one was present.
Chairman Alcorn said DBCC would be hosting the upcoming economic development symposium.
6. City of Edgewater - Planning Director Lynne Plaskett asked if the Board wanted to report
on their symposium funds request from City Council. Vice Chairwoman Carter, on behalf of the
Board, asked the City Council to contribute $500 to help with the symposium. She said Council
questioned if the agenda would be something different than just questions they themselves could find
answers to. Ms. Carter said the Council was not adverse to the funding idea, but wanted more
information, and left it at the City Manager's discretion.
Ms. Plaskett reported the City had three annexation agreements, which will total 126 acres located
on Air Park Road and Park A venue where water and sewer will be installed. She said the most
important economic advantage to this whole area will be providing infrastructure in order to turn the
tax base in Edgewater around from residential to industrial and commercial. Ms. Plaskett reported
the FIND project was moving along, and the City received the preliminary final construction plans
for water and sewer. She said Dave Roach commented to Council, if everything runs as smoothly
as expected, construction should start in October of this year. Ms. Plaskett stated Scott Porta's
development agreement was approved for building on 8.6 acres just west of his current building on
Dale Street. She said they would be paying for the engineering, installation of water and sewer,
stormwater and paving to the end Dale Street abutting Dr. Morgan's property.
Ms. Plaskett stated Council sent a resolution to V olusia County to continue the widening of Park
A venue west to Old Mission Road because of future heavy traffic. She also stated City Council
would be asked to authorize a letter supporting New Smyrna's request for a Comp Plan amendment
to Volusia County's transportation element for two collector roads coming off of SR 44. She said
one of the roads would cross over 1-95 and tie into Park A venue.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Chairman Alcorn first wanted to clarify the reason for the economic development symposium. He
said it was to inform/educate Council members of what is going on and give them an understanding
of economic development. He explained what he hoped would be accomplished at the meeting. The
Chairman said the Daytona Beach Airport would be showing its facilities and would be serving
refreshments and hors d'oeuvres from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ms. Carter said City Council wanted to
know if New Smyrna and Oak Hill would be providing funds. The Chairman said New Smyrna was
providing in-kind contributions, the Chamber approximately $1 ,000, and no commitment from Oak
Hill. The Chairman said invitations would be going out within the week.
1. "Outreach Program" to Assist New and Existing Businesses - Ms. Carter mentioned the
Board received name and phone number magnets, and brochures at the last meeting. She thanked
Ms. McBride for providing packets with folders, labels and questionnaires. She distributed names
of businesses to the members they would visit during the month. Ms. Carter said she would prefer
to have the questionnaires filled out at the time of the visits so they could report back at the next
meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. Review Applications for Board Appointments - It was noted there were two vacancies on
the Board. The Chairman asked if any member knew any of the applicants. Mr. Bazin felt Charles
Gianino would be a good choice, and the other applicants were discussed. Ms. McBride pointed
out that applicant Beverly Arencibia had been the owner of Sluggers Sports Bar at the north end of
town, but there was now a "new management" sign displayed. Chairman Alcorn suggested deferring
her recommendation until after he called to see if she was still interested.
Chairman Alcorn said Charles Gianino meets the Board's criteria, and the Board should give this
recommendation to Council. Mr. Bazin so moved, second by Mr. Keenan. Motion CARRIED 7-0.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS:
Ms. Carter mentioned a comment made at the last City Council meeting. She said Scott Porta
reported a pump station would be placed at the end of his property, causing him to put in more pipe
than what he needed. She said he was doing this to help the City with development of the
surrounding area. Ms. Carter said a citizen made a comment about the City spending so much
money putting in a road which would help Mr. Porta, when in fact it would benefit the City. She
said the Planning and Zoning Board had issued a statement saying they felt this project was a good
idea. She said at the time the EDB was looking at the FIND project and what Mr. Porta was going
to do to help open up the area, the Board was all for it but did not put anything in the minutes or
written form giving the Board's approval. It had been suggested to Ms. Carter that perhaps the
Board's approval of projects should be noted for supportive documentation to be presented to
Council. Ms. Carter felt the Board's approval of such projects should be made in a formal motion.
Ms. Carter said on January 10,2000, there would be a planning meeting for historical sites. She said
from various surveys, it had been determined that when people visit certain areas, they want to know
if there was a historical park. Ms. Carter believed Planning Director Lynne Plaskett was helping to
point out some the sites.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth J. McBride, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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