05-02-2007
CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
March 7, 2007
8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Robert Lott called to order a joint meeting of the Economic Development Board and City
Council at 8:04 a.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2007, in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Robert Lott Present
Douglas McGinnis Present
Oscar Zeller Present
Eric Caplan Present
Bob Williams Present (8:07)
Tim Howard Present
Marcia Barnett Present
Robert Overton Present (8:40)
Also present were City Manager Jon Williams, Planning and Zoning Board Liaison Pat Card, and
Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2007 were presented for approval.
MOTION by Ms. Barnett, SECOND by Mr. Howard to approve the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2007
minutes as presented:
MOTION PASSED 7-0
CITY AND OTHER REPORTS:
A. City Manager Update
City Manager Williams distributed a handout regarding Tax Value information and also provided
Board members with a copy of the survey the City is sponsoring regarding possible ballot issues
related to growth.
There was much discussion amongst the City Manager and the Board regarding state of the city’s
finances. The consensus was that it is critical to educate the residents on the implications of tax
structure revisions.
B. Planning and Zoning Board Update
Mr. Card stated that the P&Z Board would be hearing the first application to allow for the
rezoning of a single-family home along SR 442 to a Residential Professional zoning designation.
They will also be hearing a proposed ordinance addressing adult entertainment.
SEVCC Update.
C.
Mr. Lott discussed the efforts the Chamber is making in relation to the proposed legislative bills
regarding property tax.
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CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Program of Work -
Business Directory
Mr. Lott has not received any recent update on the directory. Mr. McGinnis stated that his business
was called regarding the directory and he was somewhat disappointed in the manner that the callers
presentment. Mr. Lott will discuss the boards concerns with Mr. Estes.
NEW BUSINESS:
Board Vacancies
Doug McGinnis and Marcia Barnett both have terms that are due to expire on June 6, 2007. Mr.
McGinnis will not be seeking reappointment. Ms. Barnett submitted a letter requesting she be
reappointed. The Board coordinator also received a letter from Mr. Jerry Anderson, stating that due to
business conflicts, he must offer his resignation from the board. His current term is due to expire on
May 16, 2008
MOTION by Mr. Zeller, SECOND by Mr. Howard to send a recommendation to City Council to reappoint
Ms. Marcia Barnett for a 3-year term:
MOTION PASSED 8-0
MOTION by Mr. Zeller, SECOND by Ms. Barnett to send a recommendation to City Council to appoint
Ms. Patricia Reid to fill Mr. Anderson’s term which is due to expire on May 16, 2008:
MOTION PASSED 8-0
MOTION by Mr. Howard, SECOND by Mr. Overton to send a recommendation to City Council to appoint
Mr. John Nelson for a 3-year term for the seat vacated by Mr. Doug McGinnis:
MOTION PASSED 8-0
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Mr. Zeller mad a recommendation that the Board consider sponsoring an Educational Forum for local
business leaders. He presented the idea that a Breakfast meeting could be held at the Edgewater Elks
Lodge in September and that Ms. Marilyn Crotty could facilitate the meeting. The City Manager
could make a presentation as well. The Board would be charged with contacting and inviting local
business leaders. City Council would be invited as well.
Chairman Lott stated that he would contact Ms. Crotty and see what her schedule would permit and
will report back at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:06 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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