HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/94 EDC MINUTES OF TI:II*. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HELD ON
JULY 5, 1994
~e Colony, Te~ ~ c~ed to or~r at 7:~ on ~e 5~ ~y of J~y, 1994 at Ci~
~1. ~e foHo~ ~om were ~ a~n~ce:
Jo~ Dfll~ Co~cil~
Jcffiey C~ Mem~
Cl~k L~ Mcm~
~ Fujam~, Mem~r
Fr~ C~ Mem~r
Ca~y W~ S~Li~son, Execmive V.P., C~ of Comm~ce
1. NO~A~ON OF ~EC~ON OF O~C~
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For ~e ~sifi~ ofPmsi&n~ Je~y ~~ ~ notated by Cl~k L~d
~d F~ ~ nomad Co~c~ Dffi~d. Co~c~ Dffi~d ~&cw hs
notation ~d Je~y ~ m elec~ Presi~t by ~l~fiom
For ~e ~sifion of Vice Pmsi~ Comci~ Jo~ ~d ~ n~d by
Je~y ~gham ~d ~ Fujamh ~d second ~e motion. Co~cilman Dfll~d
~ clc~ed to ~* ~.
For ~c ~sifion of Trc~, Fr~ ~ ~ nmimted by ~ Fujam~.
F~ C~ ~ dccted Trcmmr by ~oup ~m.
For ~e ~sifi~ of ~cre~, ~ Fujamh m no~cd by Je~ey
C~~. Co~cilm~ DiH~d nomt~ Cl~k Lm~ ~. L~d ~ew ~s
nom~on ~d ~ Fujam~ m no~d S~m~ by ~cl~afiom
2. P~ OF AC~ON/~S FOR ~ BO~
A general discussion of plans of action and goals for the board including budgeting,
staffing, and organization was reviewed during the meeting. Councilman Dillard
provided an overview of potential development sites, zoning issues, and land-use
planning. Frank Cuda requested a determination of the fiscal year for The Economic
Development Board and Councilman Dillard accepted the assignment. Martha Fujauski
requested that the application for the processing of a tax-exempt status for the board be
submitted to the Comptrollers Office. Councilman Dillard accepted the assi_onment.
Jeffrey Cunningham stated it was important for The Economic Development Board to
make an impact early on and that the purpose of the board was to be a "marketing arm"
of thc Chamber of Commerce.
Cathy Wood stated that it was/mportant that all commun/ty and civic groups work
togcthcr for thc purpose of economic development and that it was important for thc
Chamber of Commerce and city staff to provide consistent information to those re-
questing data regarding current and new business ventures.
Martha Fujanski disagreed with Jeffrey Cunningham that Thc Economic
Development Board should mercly be a "marketing arm" of thc Chamber of Commerce
and stated that it is vital that thc city institute annually updated written documentation of
a Land-Use Plan, Development Guide, Landscaping Plan, and Mastcrplans for thc City
and Parks and Recreation Department, based upon recent statistical data, as a basis of
procurement of new business. She expressed concern for thc necessity of expansion of
technical staff in city plar~ning, public information, and economic development. Further,
she suggested that an exchange program for goods and services be established between
business owners, in order to facilitate an intercity economic support system within thc
business community to assist with business retention. She was assigned the task of
compiling a suggestion list for a public relations packet and a compendium of pertinent
data that the board may utilize. Much data has already been collected by the Mayoral
Task Force and it was determined that this data needs to be reviewed prior to additional
research being done, so as not to duplicate efforts. Councilman Dillard accepted the
assi~t~nment.
It was decided an "Action Team" of 2-3 board members would be established to meet
with perspective business owners and that Jeffrey Cllnnin~ and Councilman Dillard
would comprise said team. No other board members were identified for the "Action
Team" at this time.
The next meeting is scheduled for July 13,1994 at City Hall at 7:00 pm. Johnny
Smith, City Manager of The Colony, is the guest speaker.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 pm.
Respectfiffiy submitted, ~
Mattha Fuiauski. $¢cretar~
Economic Development Corporation
Board of Dtrectors