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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 05 13 Commerce & Industry Development Board Meeting Minutes MINUTES COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MAY 13, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:16 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 1998, by Chairperson Mel Glickman in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call Mel Glickman, Chairperson, present Sally McGinnis, Vice Chairperson, present Roger Owen, absent Walt Dittmer, present Also Present Charles C. Carrington, AICP, Community Development Director Tom Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator Chairperson Mel Glickman stated for the record that "Commissioner Miller spoke to me last week, he called me, and wanted to know if I had anybody in mind... that...I said I...didn't have any...anybody in particular. He said he had somebody that he is...was going to contact this week, that he wouldn't have a...an appointee by this meeting, but certainly, by next meeting. I questioned him as to who the person was,... was it somebody with business experience, a consultant of some kind"? Board Member Walt Dittmer mentioned that he had someone in mind, and that he might call Commissioner Miller regarding his suggestion. There was further discussion regarding this. Approval Of The April 8, 1998 Commerce & Industry Development Board Meeting Minutes With the consensus of the Board, Chairperson Mel Glickman stated that the minutes were accepted as read. There was brief discussion regarding the drowning last month at Torcaso Park. II. REGULAR AGENDA A. Goals for the Year Discussion began with the subject of impact fees and incentives. Board Member Dittmer MINUTES COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MAY 13,1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 2 of3 voiced his concerns about impact fees and incentives. Mr. Charles C. Carrington, AICP, Community Development Director and Mr. Tom Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator both explained to the Board that the City's impact fees had been reduced and were quite competitive with other municipalities in the area. There was discussion about the day-to-day dealings involving the progress with the plans for the new Town Center project. Mr. McLemore, City Manager; Mr. Carrington; and Mr. Grimms were all complimented by the Board for their mutual cohesiveness in terms of insight involving upcoming projects. Mr. Carrington then told the Board, "We need your cooperation..." and the Board asked how they could assist the City. There was further discussion about such assistance and what this Board should concentrate their efforts on (whether it is attracting new businesses into the City, or business retention). Next, there was discussion pertaining to annexation issues, (including such areas as the Business Park in the Five Points area); and improving the tax base with more commercial districts. Board Member Walt Dittmer told those in attendance that he knew the owner of the Five Points Business Park and that he could contact the owner. There was further discussion as to the benefits for those persons considering annexation into the City, and potential property purchases involving Schrimsher, Kingsbury and Blumberg properties. Impact fees and incentives were further discussed regarding new businesses coming into the City, and Board Member Dittmer was very concerned with making it a fair and equitable process for all involved. Board Member Sally McGinnis asked Mr. Carrington for his input regarding guidance for the Board to follow pertaining to the establishment of goals. There was further discussion regarding the possibility of the City putting together a video presentation (perhaps in conjunction with the new Town Center project) to attract potential new businesses; a theme for the new downtown area or perhaps the whole community; and the sister city concept. B. Formulating an Economic Development Master Plan Discussion regarding facilitating growth within the City was discussed. Board Member Dittmer spoke about some property that he owns in the City, and his ideas and vision for possible future development plans. Board Member Dittmer also stated that he would be very interested in having Mr. Carrington and Mr. Grimms visit his business on Shepard Road - they both said that they would try to do that. Also discussed was the excellent progress of the six-Ianing of Highway 17-92; area toll roads and ridership; and varying the tax base. MINUTES COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MAY 13,1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 3 of3 Chairperson Glickman hoped to involve all five members of this Board in devising an Economic Development Plan, and all in attendance agreed. Mr. Grimms was then asked by the Board to obtain samples (relatively simple plans were requested) of other cities' Economic Development Plans, and he agreed to do this for the next meeting. Mr. Grimms also agreed to put together an eclectic summary of the most common denominators, to assist the Board. ill. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS · Goals for the Year · Formulating an Economic Development Master Plan · Extend an invitation to the two newest City Commissioners, (Edward Martinez, Jr. And Robert S. Miller) to attend a Commerce and Industry Development Board meeting IV. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Glickman adjourned the meeting at 9: 11 a.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, Deputy City Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCSlboardslconunerce/fY9798/minutesJ051398.doc