06-02-1994
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
CITY OF EDGEWATER
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P.O. BOX lOa, EDGEWATER, FL 32132
CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2, 1994
6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Fong called to order a regular meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:39
p.m., Thursday, June 2, 1994 in the Conference Room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Fong, Mr. Browning, Mr. Jones, Mr. Porta, and Dr. Gebelein.
Mr. Byrd and Ms. Rymsza were recorded absent. Also present were Joe Martin, representing the
Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce and Liz McBride, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of May 5, 1994 were approved as corrected by Chairman Fong.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. "What's Your Beef?" Workshops
a) Attendance
Joe Martin, representing the Chamber of Commerce, informed the Board that the Chamber mailed
1,000 invitations to the workshops and published articles in the newspaper but only had two (2)
businesses make reservations. Mr. Martin stated that the Chamber will hold the first scheduled
meeting date of June 7, 1994 because additional businesses might attend. Mr. Martin also said
that if the turn out is small, the June 9, 1994 and June 11, 1994 meeting dates will be cancelled.
Chairman Fong asked the Board if anyone planned to attend the meetings and reminded the
Board that under Sunshine Law only one member could attend. Mr. Porta said he might attend
Tuesday, June 7, 1994.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Maglev
Mr. Martin asked Chairman Fong if he could make an announcement concerning an item
appearing near the end of the agenda. Mr. Martin then extended an invitation to the Board from
the Port Orange/South Daytona Chamber of Commerce to a June 16, 1994 luncheon to be held
at Marko's. The guest speaker, Britt Bochiardy, will talk about the status of Maglev.
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Mr. Martin also informed the Board that the Chamber, at its lunch with the County Council June
2, 1994, asked the status of Maglev since the Council voted to support it financially, and also
reported that the May 20th draft contract the Council received from Maglev is now in the County
Attorney's office with negotiations in progress. Mr. Martin said Mr. Bochiardy would have more
information at the June 16 luncheon.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
2. Community Redevelopment
a) Strategic Plan
Chairman Fong recalled the May 5, 1994 meeting in which Mark P. Karet, Director of
Community Development, addressed the Board on this item. A number of needs for the area
were discussed including: Park Avenue, dealing with sewer lines; US 1, beautification; and a
"downtown" area, requiring a consulting firm. Chairman Fong stated the Board needs to outline
a strategic plan of how to meet these needs, and propose the plan to the Council.
Discussion followed on setting up a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), hiring a
consultant to analyze if the need exists for a CRA, educating Edgewater citizens of the benefits
of specific projects, etc. Chairman Fong reiterated that the focus should be on how to get these
things accomplished.
A brief discussion followed on Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) and their opening up
of industrial land, which also would be a strategic location.
Chairman Fong stated the need to get the City Manager's and Mr. Karet's involvement with the
planning and suggested inviting them to the Board's regular meeting July 7, 1994 to discuss the
strategic plan and the need for a consultant.
b) Recommendation to Council
Chairman Fong set the deadline for recommendation of the strategic plan to Council for sometime
in August.
3. Subcommittees
a) Site Inventory - Board of Realtors
Chairman Fong mentioned that at the May 19, 1994 workshop it was established the Board of
Realtors would be best to contact for input and retention of a data base of property inventories.
Chairman Fong entertained a motion to begin talking to a contact person with the Board of
Realtors. Dr. Gebelein so moved. Seconded by Mr. Browning. Motion CARRIED 4-0. Mr.
Porta left at 7: 1 0 p.m.
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b. Advertisement - Utility Newsletter
Chairman Fong said the Board should take advantage of the City newsletter to let the community
know that volunteers are needed or any other information the Board feels the public would be
interested in.
4. Community Survey Questions Submitted
Chairman Fong referred to a memorandum of survey questions that had been compiled at the last
meeting. Chairman Fong thought it would be of interest to the Board to maintain some
involvement or contact with the survey process and if the Board wished, Chairman Fong would
speak to the City Manager about keeping the Board posted of relevant information.
5. 1994 Industry Appreciation Week:
Nomination for Governor's Leadership Award
Chairman Fong said that Boston Whaler and Coronado Paint were the two (2) nommees
submitted via the Chamber.
6. Frazer, Hansen & Berner Advertising Agency
Chairman Fong referred to a previous letter received from the advertising agency offering their
assistance, and after discussion, Chairman Fong said he will invite them to the July 7th meeting
to give a fifteen (15) minute presentation.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. EDB 1995 Fiscal Budget
Chairman Fong informed the Board of the balance remaining in the account, what the spent
portion was used for and what workshops he would be attending in the future. Chairman Fong
said some of the funds could be used for preliminary consultant fees. While mentioning
upcoming activities, Chairman Fong encouraged the Board to attend some of the functions since
he cannot be at them all and it would be an excellent opportunity for the members to meet people
and share ideas.
Chairman Fong asked the Board if there were any things they wanted to include in the budget
for next year.
Chairman Fong suggested perhaps having a City open house or ice breaker, something informal,
to bring the community and government together.
Chairman Fong said he would rough draft some budget items and asked the Board members to
do the same and then discuss them at the next meeting.
2. Maglev
Chairman Fong said that Joe Martin already discussed this item.
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CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Chairman:
1. Economic Development Leadership Training Symposium
Chairman Fong highlighted the training session headed by Dick Clark and expressed how
interesting and encouraging the meeting was.
2. 15 Annual Florida Economic Development Workshop June 19-22
Chairman Fong stated he mentioned the workshop before and that he will bring back some
interesting information.
3. Board Members Expiration of Term
Chairman Fong read the names of the Board members whose terms will be expiring in July and
August, 1994. Chairman Fong informed the members if they wished to continue serving on the
Board, a letter stating such should be addressed to the Mayor and the Council and forwarded to
the Board secretary.
Mr. Jones, after reading the by-laws, questioned why only one ex-officio member is listed and
not the required three (3). Chairman Fong stated that maybe we should extend an invitation to
them.
Mr. Jones referred to a previous Board meeting in which a Chamber representative stated that
they have a packet of material available for new businesses to the area that would let them know
what they need to do to get started. Mr. Jones thought the packet was going to be delivered and
inquired on a follow up. He also suggested taking the packet and seeing how it might apply to
Edgewater.
Chairman Fong made reference to a memorandum from the Mayor concerning changes to 1993
"Florida Jobs Siting Act" and the Mayor's request to place this item on the Board's earliest
agenda. Chairman Fong requested a copy and attachments be mailed to Board members for their
reVIew.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth 1. McBride, Secretary
Economic Development Board
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