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P.O. BOX 100, EDGEWATER, FL 32132
CITY OF EDGEW A TER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 16, 1994
6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Fong called to order a special meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:35
p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 1994, in the Conference Room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Fong, Mr. Jones, Mr. Porta and Dr. Gebelein. Mr. Browning,
Mr. Churchill and Mr. Kowalewski were recorded absent. Also present were Charlene Thomas,
of The News Journal and Liz McBride, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
None at this time.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Approval of Proposed Initiative #1: A Business Climate Analysis and Natural
Linkage Study for the City of Edgewater, Florida by the Clark Development Group,
Inc.
Chairman Fong stated the sole purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Clark Development
proposal, and asked the Board to take a minute to review the proposal. Chairman Fong said he
had reviewed the proposal and it is consistent With what the Board had previously discussed.
Chairman Fong said he had spoken to the City Manager on the cost proposed ($5,500), and that
- he felt it was>easonable figure.
Mr. Porta asked how would it be decided who is included in the company profile. Chairman
Fong answered that the Board will need to discuss it in conjunction with staffs suggestions. He
felt strongly that the EDB should be active in selecting the 25 businesses.
Dr. Gebelein commented that no minimum number of firms to be interviewed was indicated, and
that "up to 25 firms" as stated in the proposal could mean only one firm being interviewed. Dr.
Gebelein said he would feel more comfortable if there was a minimum number, say 15 to 25,
included in the language. Mr. Jones and Mr. Porta agreed that there should be a minimum
number of firms set.
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New Business:
Ms. Thomas, of The News Journal, asked what if there were fifty (50) business that wanted to
be a part of this interviewing process, what would you tell them? Chairman Fong answered that
this is only the beginning step. He said if the EDB, City staff, or any elected official would
participate in any or all of the group sessions or individual company interviews, the process could
be adapted and interviews with other businesses could continue.
Chairman Fong entertained a motion to approve the Proposal subject to setting a minimum of 15
firms, and also to make a recommendation to the Council to approve the Proposal. Dr. Gebelein
so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jones. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Mr. Porta asked when an occupational license list would be available. Chairman Fong said a
printout would be available at the EDB's September 1, 1994 meeting.
Ms. Thomas asked if businesses could call the EDB with questions. Chairman Fong answered
they would need to call City Hall.
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth 1. McBride, Recording Secretary
Economic Development Board
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