Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 08 14 Commerce & Industry Development Board Meeting Minutes c MINUTES COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD AUGUST 14, 1996--REGULAR MEETING 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Glickman at 8: 15 a. m. in the conference room, Municipal Building. 2. Roll Call Also Present Jackie Gieseler, present Sally McGinnis, absent Walter Dittmer, absent Mel Glickman, present John Bush, Mayor Ron McLemore, City Manager John Ketteringham, General Services Director Chairperson Glickman personally thanked Jim Lup for the great job he performed for the past six years. Jim Lup served on the Commerce and Industry Development Board from it's inception, and he was probably the driving force behind the organization of the Board. Mayor Bush informed Glickman that he pulled the resolution for Jim Lup off of the Commission agenda until a later date because the time was not appropriate. He suggested the C.I.D. Board write a letter to the Commission. Mayor Bush asked ifLup ever discussed the issue. The board members said that Jim Lup had never discussed it; the first time they heard about the issue was when the Highlands residents C got a letter. 3. Approval of the July 10. 1996 Reeular Meetine Minutes Chairperson Glickman asked if anyone had additions or corrections. There were no comments. The Chair accepted the minutes as read. 4. Presentation by Tracy Grveiel--Introduction to the Economic Development Commission '- Grygiel stated that last fiscal year the E.D.C. helped create or save over 6,500 jobs in the area, These jobs occupy new space (over 3 million square feet), and a capital investment of over 796,000,000. This year through July they have helped create over 4800 jobs, the square footage is 2.8 million, and the capital investment is 189,000,000. About 55 percent of the new jobs created were from existing industries. The E.D.C. was born out of the consolidation of three agencies back in the mid 1970's: (1) The Committee of200; (2)The Industrial Development Board; (3) The Chamber Development Committees. In the late 1980's, their name was changed from the Industrial Development Commission to the Economic Development Commission. Their charge is to encourage positive economic develop, to diversify and stabilize the economy, provide new job opportunities, and a better quality of life for Central Florida residents. They are a private non-profit organization funded in part by the four county region they represent. (Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola) They are also funded by 1900 corporate and individual members. There are four divisions: Domestic Marketing, Business Expansion and Retention, International, and Film and Television. .- c MINUTES COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD AUGUST 14, 1996-REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 OF 4 She displayed the demographic publications they provide to their clients, and said she would leave the publications with the City. The Mayor asked if they have city inforrhation. Grygiel said that it usually doesn't get that specific since they're dealing with four counties. Some publications do have some city information. Chairperson Glickman asked if the C.I.D. Board brochure gets distributed through the Commission. Grygiel said that the brochures are at the E.D.C. office, and in her office. She said that it depends on what the client is looking for. They pro-actively market the region, and what it has to offer. This is done through trade missions and publications. They target particular industries, manufacturing entities, distributors, office users, and corporation headquarters. They work on a totally confidential basis with clients. They also provide site tours and site selection information. They maintain a database of current available manufacturing facilities, office buildings, warehouses, existing industrial and office parks, and free standing sites. Eighty-five percent of the clients are looking for existing buildings. The number one reason for losing projects last year was the lack of available space. Manager McLemore asked, space of what size? Grygiel said the most popular size is the 30,000 to 60,000 range. They don't track the 10,000 and under very closely; they usually refer the client to a local broker. c Chairperson Glickman asked if they get involved with the local governments. Grygiel said that one of the first things a client asks about is local incentives. Having infrastructure in place, an accessible industrial park, and available buildings are entities that a community needs to be ready for a client. Grygiel said that it is very helpful to have the assistance of the local communities informing her of new buildings, or having a realtor fill out an Industrial Building sheet. She said she tries to tour parks once a month. Grygiel said her contact with the City would be the City Manager, Ron McLemore. The Chair said that the board is interested in working with her also. She said the E.D.C. can give assistance in accessing whether or not the community is ready for a client. Her supervisor provides a program called Planning for Growth for some of the smaller communities to help them get ready for client visits. Mayor Bush asked if she could tell from their database what kind of industrial space is available in Winter Springs. Grygiel answered yes. The board requested that she supply that information to them. Gieseler asked who should be contacted for advertising in the publications that are submitted to clients. Grygiel said she could get in touch with the Senior Vice President, Mike Bobroff, or Judy Ladney in the marketing/public relations area. Chairperson Glickman asked Grygiel ifhe contacts her regarding direct inquiries. She answered yes. c Manager McLemore said that the city first needs to understand the network of economic development. We need to know who is doing economic development, and understand how the city plugs into the system. We have to take a Brutal, honest snapshot of what the city has to offer, and that will give us the ability to understand how development ready we are. Development ready meaning development ready sites, or buildings ready for occupancy. Does the city have incentives to offer? Incentives don't mean anything without development ready sites or existing buildings. Manager McLemore asked if they r "'- ,---- ~ ~ '-' MINUTES COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD AUGUST 14, 1996-REGULAR MEETING PAGE 3 OF 4 work with Commercial (Office) Parks. Grygiel said yes, if they are mixed use. The City Manager said he would like the City to become very intelligent about the system so that we know what we have to do to use the system to do what we call do, not what we dream about. He suggested attending the training program. Glickman said that other committees should also be involved. The Chair thanked Grygiel for coming to the meeting, and told her they would be in further contact. 5. Unfinished Business a) S.H. 434Visionin2 Update Chairperson Glickman said that this item is put on the agenda as a reminder to keep watch of what is gomg on. b) Photo2raphv for map The Chair read a letter from Grimms regarding the Community Map Company. A copy of the letter was distributed to the members. Copies of the set of rules for the photography contest for the schools were distributed. The Chair said that the board should get an update on the map company in a couple of weeks. c) Survey mailin2 update The recording secretary told the members that the survey along with the Mayor's letter and the lists of the elected officials and the C.I.D. Board will go in the mail Friday. Mayor Bush eXplained that the letter is very similar to the New License letters. The Chair said he had no changes to make on the letter. 6. New Business a) Review Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Showcase Information Grygiel explained that Ron Rabun, Tony Van DeWorp, Bob Turk, and she will give a presentation about economic development in the county. Each city can set up a booth or table to display maps, brochures, etc. A notebook including information of each of the parks they visit will be distributed to each participant. Chairperson Glickman and the Mayor said they would attend. The City Manager said he would try to go. Gieseler said she would be out of town that weekend. .- MINUTES COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD AUGUST 14, 1996-REGULAR MEETING .. PAGE 4 OF 4 ........ b) Breakfast in Fall? Chairperson Glickman said that the board had previously discussed having another breakfast in October, and he felt that now is the time to start thinking about it. Gieseler said they may want to promote it a little more, maybe two invitations. They targeted an October 16th date for the breakfast. Manager McLemore said that the board needs to come up with a way to get the map distributed. Bulk mail will cost approximately $2,400.00 which is four hundred dollars more than planned. Discussion of postage rates and regulations. Ketteringham asked when they expected the map to be completed. Chairperson Glickman said that it depends on the map company selling enough advertising to print it. 7. Adiournment Manager McLemore asked Grygiel about the visitation program. Grygiel said the program is done regionally. The training for Seminole County is August 28, 1996. Emily Moreland heads the Business and Industry Retention Program. A participant meets with a company and completes a survey with them. Usually, the participant gets a tour of the facility. The surveys are reviewed by the E.D.C. If there are problem areas, the E.D.C. will supply the company with helpful information and services. c The City Manager said he would not be able to attend. Chairperson Glickman said he will be out of town. Gieseler said she would try to attend. Manager McLemore said he would try to get a staff member to attend if she couldn't. The board decided to change next month's regular meeting date to September 4, 1996 because of the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Showcase being held on September 11, 1996. (same day as C.I.D. Board regular meeting) Manager McLemore asked about Seminole County's Incentive Package. Grygiel said Ron Rabun will be speaking on the issue at the Showcase. Technically, they are not accepting applications right now; however, they will look at projects on a case by case basis. At least fifteen new jobs with a salary of at least $21,000.00 have to be created in order to quality for this program. The County Commissioners have also narrowed it down to companies that are creating new ad valorem taxes. The offer has been averaging $2,000 to $2,300 per job. Manager McLemore asked if they were offering venture capital. Grygiel said they cut a check up front for business expense (impact fees, relocation costs), no interest. She stated that it is possible for a municipality to participate in a tax referendum without the county participating. Chairperson Glickman adjourned the meeting at 9:35 a.m. /mj ~ ........