01-04-2017City of Edgewater
Meeting Agenda
Economic Development Board
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 8:00 AM Council Chambers
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None at this time.
a. Regular Meeting - August 10, 2016
Attachments: 08-10-16
3. PRESENTATIONS - None at this time.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5. REPORTS
a. Planning and Zoning Board
b. SEVCC
c. City Manager/ Economic Development/ Redevelopment Coordinator
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. BOARD REPORTS
9. ADJOURN
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
8:00 AM
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
Council Chambers
Present 7 - Bliss Jamison, Oscar Zeller, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Brandon Beck, Clarence
McCloud and Craig Bair
Excused 1 - Marcia Barnett
Also Present 2 - Samantha Bishop and Jordan Church
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None at this time.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. S.T.E.M Certification / Program at Edgewater Public Elementary
Mr. Reaves, Principal of Edgewater Public School (EPS), gave a presentation on the ST.E.M.
program used EPS.
During his presentation he discussed key points that are essential key aspects of the program:
* Pre -K thru 5th grade all participate in the S.T.E.M. program
* Every Wednesday is S.T.E.M. day
* Use of thinking maps
* IC3 Certified
* AgriScience
* Hands on learning with technology
* Community involvement
* Conversational Advisory (ask, add, or challenge)
* Only Elementary school in TVolusia County with an Agriculture program, with a barn, chicken
coops, and solar panels being installed for the students to learn
* Introduction to computer class
* STEM days are the highest attended school days of the week, with the lowest behavioral issues
Member Berner questioned if there were plans for follow through to the middle school.
Mr. Reaves responded, absolutely, tracking is done currently through the High School, and last year
they tracked the Science Fair, previous students of EPS won 1/3 of the categories, which three of the
students went on to state.
Member Selman asked iflndian River Elementary was involved with the program.
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Mr. Reaves stated that they work with Indian River South Daytona, Coronado, Citrus Grove,
Friendship Elementary.
Member Bair added, it's great to see the critical thinking skills being used by the students from the
program.
Member Snow stated she would love for the board to schedule a learning walk at EPS.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilwoman Power, 406N. Riverside Drive, welcomed Clarence McCloud and Craig Bair to the
Economic Development Advisory Board; stated to the board that they have the City Councils support
and as a whole are doing a great job.
Bob Andrejkovics, 3311 Admiralty Court, welcomed both new members to the board, and thanked all
for everything they do.
5. REPORTS
a. Planning and Zoning Board
Paul Wright, 403 Portside Lane, nothing new to report at this time, all has been quiet and slow for
this summer.
b. SEVCC
Sue Williams discussed, welcoming new members; involvement between the Chamber and .Teff Reaves
from Edgewater Public with STEM Program; upcoming Hob Nob on September 21, 2016, at the
Brannon Center; still working duel enrollment on manufacturing program; home based business fair
was a success; business after hours will be on August 10, 2016 at the Atlantic Center for the Arts;
County Council meeting; new website coming to the SEVCC; and Young Professionals Group first
meeting is August 8th, 2016 at Outriggers from S p. m. - 7: 00 p. m.
c. City Manager/ Economic Development/ Redevelopment Coordinator
Samantha Bishop discussed: City Council approved an easement agreement with Edgewater
Industrial Park to extend multi -use trail; awarded contract for Parktowne; Northwest Lineman
College; Business and Focus article which was free and is a very useful economic development tool;
Brownfields Grant, three year grant, $500,000, which has to be used by September 30, and we will
have used every penny by the deadline; Back to School was on August 6, 2016, over 500 back packs
that were given away, 10 bikes were raffled off, and the YMCA opened the pool free for everyone;
Back Yard BBQ is on September 17th; Edgewater Expo will be March 25, 2017; and CRA just
approved upcoming year budget with about $40, 000.
Ms. Bishop also discussed, Southeast Volusia Marketing Initiative, City Council approved Resolution
working with New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill to promote Southeast Volusia as one harmonious
economic development region; mission statement has been developed committee members; and
review of the S W O.T. Analysis.
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Board members and staff discussed, was there a way that Brighthouse could bring in enhanced
services while they are in transition to fiber optics; if SEV marketing initiative will become priority
over Edgewater's C.E.D.S. projects; and feedbackfrom site selectors.
Member Beck left at 9:02 a.m.
6. CONTINUED BUSINESS
Ms. Bishop discussed next steps for the SEV Marketing Initive, solutions for utilities; determining
criteria for potential businesses; identifying "our" uniqueness; and gather intel from prospects.
Chair Jamison and staff discussed, previous prospects fell through based on lack of shovel ready
land and time to rezone locations; and S. W.O.T. is a work in process, feedback is highly appreciated.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. AR -2016-1962 Review applications for one board vacancy.
A motion was made by member Zeller, second by member Beck, to reappoint Cecil (Chip)
Selman to the Economic Development Advisory Board. The MOTION was APPROVED
by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Bliss Jamison, Oscar Zeller, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Brandon Beck, Clarence
McCloud, and Craig Bair
Excused: 1 - Marcia Barnett
8. BOARD REPORTS
Member Bair stated the SEV Marketing Initive is a great plan and looking forward to helping
Edgewater grow.
Member Snow welcomed Clarence McCloud and Craig Bair to the board.
Member Zeller commended Samantha on doing a greatjob.
Member McCloud stated, looking forward to working with the board; and Daytona State South
campus has completed phase 2 of 2, by adding all new technology.
Member Selman welcomed the new board members.
Chair Jamison discussed, park Ave widening is moving forward, and projected ground breaking in
12 months and completion to be 12 months from ground breaking.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss, Chair Jamison adjourned the meeting at 9:26p. m.
Minutes submitted by: Jordan Church, Board Coordinator
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S. W. 0. T. ANAL YSIS
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Mission Statement: "Our mission is to enhance the quality of the life in Southeast Volusia by bringing high paying jobs to
our area with a focus on technology, industrial, manufacturing and other value added businesses.
We will do this through collaboration with our Southeast Volusia partners and with the companies
that choose us as their home.
We will also promote Southeast Volusia as a great place to do business, to live in and to visit, taking
ownership for delivering on this promise by being open to different ways to solve problems, enabling
even greater value creation. "
Vision Statement: "To design and execute a market plan that reflects a unified vision far Southeast Volusia for business
creation, expansion and diversification"
STRENGTHS
1. Transportation
a. Easy accessibility to I-95,1-4, Ports in Jax and Canaveral, Rail (FEC), Intracoastal waterway,
Atlantic Ocean, Airports (Sanford -Orlando, OIA, DBIA, New Smyrna Beach Airport)
b. Room for capacity
2. Quality of Life
a. Arts (Atlantic Center for the Arts, HUB, Artist's Workshop, Little Theater)
b. Outdoor Recreation (parks, beaches, river, East Regional Rail Trail, biking trails, paddling trails,
fishing, hunting, Canaveral National Seashore, Eldora, Seminole Rest, Historic Museums)
c. Special Events consistently
d. Restaurants (locally owned, perfect for "foodies")
e. Specialty Shopping & Retail
f. Affordable Living
3. Available Land
a. Largest continuous Industrial zoned area in the County including Park Ave, ParkTowne
Industrial Center, Massey Ranch Airpark
b. Southeast Volusia Business Park
c. NSB Airport & Industrial Area
d. Land near 1-95
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4. Education
a. 5 College / Universities in the County positioned to partner (Embry Riddle Aeronautical
University, Stetson University, University of Central Florida, Daytona State College, Bethune-
Cookman College)
b. Edgewater Public Elementary School — first elementary school in the state of FL to become
STEM Certified
c. Burns Sci Tech Charter School —
i. Partnership with Southwest Airlines with Pilot Jeff Loche: Adopt -A -Pilot Program (6
weeks class taught once each week by a SW Airline pilot, 5th grade).
ii. Partnership with the Spruce Creek Fly -in "Experimental Aviation Association"- provide
an Aviation Career Day, Fly -over and free "Eagle Flights" to interested students and their
parents. Sponsor a flight simulator program for student at the school
iii. Partnership with the NASA Speakers Bureau Resource: Engineers, scientists and other
professionals who represent the agency are scheduled to speak to our students on a
regular basis.
d. Health Care Availability
i. Florida Hospital New Smyrna
ii. Florida Memorial Hospital Health Park
iii. Florida Health Care Plans
iv. Halifax Health
WEAKNESSES
1. Housing
a. Lack of inventory of low=income, workforce or high-end housing
2. Infrastructure
a. Need enhancements to the usability of corridors and connector roads
b. Water & Sewer (South of Edgewater City Limits and west on SR 44)
c. High Speed Fiber Optic Communication / Internet Connectivity
3. Availability of Shovel Ready Land
a. Too expensive and difficult for land owners to construct infrastructure
b.-, Permits expire -
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4. Workforce
a. Availability
b. Skilled Labor Needed
OPPORTUNITIES
1. NASA / Kennedy Space Center new strategic plan to open the doors to allow private companies to
provide private space transportation services.
2. Collaboration
a. Cities of SEV working together as a true partnership
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b. "A Rising Tide, Raises All Ships"
c. Partnerships show the world that the Region is "Open For Business"
3. Largest Industrial Zoned Area or Center in Volusia County
4. Workforce
a. Skill sets created in marine industry are similar to automotive, aviation and composites
5. Underutilized Water Front Properties
THREATS
I. Limited Funding for Capital Improvement Projects
a. Water
b. Sewer
c. Roads
d. Storm -water
2. Lack of Public Transportation
a. Votran bus routes take too long, times are limited, routes back home are difficult
b. Commuter Rail unavailable in region
3. Traffic Arteries and Connectors Need Widening to enable large tractor trailer traffic to traverse safely to
Industrial Zoned areas
4. Lack of Technology
a. High Speed Fiber Optics not yet available
b. Area is not known as a technology region even though NASA & KSC to the south and ERAU in
Daytona Beach
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