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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 06 10 Commerce & Industry Development Board Meeting Minutes MINUTES COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD JUNE 10, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 1998, by Chairman Me1 Glickman in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call Mel Glickman, Chairman, present Sally McGinnis, Vice ChaIrperson, present Roger Owen, present Walt Dittmer, present Also Present Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr. Commissioner Robert S. Miller Charles C. Carrington, AICP, Community Development Director Thomas Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator Approval of the May 13, 1998 Commerce & Industry Development Board Meeting Minutes Chairman Mel Glickman, with consensus of the Board, stated that the minutes were accepted as read. Chairman Mel Glickman asked to have the "pauses", "ands", and "buts" deleted from quotes, in future minutes. Chairman Glickman introduced Ms. Jennifer Booton, (245 Stoner Road), a guest of Commissioner Robert S. Miller (and a potential candidate for the open seat on the Commerce & Industry Development Board). She gave a brief synopsis of her previous business experience to those in attendance. The following Agenda Items are listed the way they were discussed at this meeting. II. REGULAR AGENDA B. Goals for the Year Board Members reviewed Tom Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator's suggestions that were sent out with the Agenda for this meeting. MINUTES COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD JUNE 10, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 2 of3 The Board discussed the City's business brochure, which is now approximately two (2) years old, and voiced their concerns with why they are not "available" in the lobby? Chairman Glickman quoted a fee of $3,000 to $4,000 for a similar brochure; about $10,000 for a ten (10) minute video presentation; and $3,500 for a trade show booth (with another $500 for the graphics). There was further discussion about these marketing tools, and how they could be best utilized to promote the City. There was discussion about web sites, and the abundance of such throughout the Internet. Chairman Glickman mentioned that the City of Winter Springs might be able to be added onto Seminole County's web page. The subject of the Business Community Breakfast, which is planned for January of next year, (as an annual event) was also discussed. There was also discussion as to which City Board would focus on annexation issues. Board Member Walt Dittmer mentioned that a local business owner, Mr. Ned Voska, would be a great candidate to have his property annexed. There was further discussion as to past and present annexation efforts. Chairman Glickman asked Board Members Roger Owen and Walt Dittmer, as business owners - what they are most interested or concerned with. Board Member Owen explained that he is currently building on County property, as his costs would have been doubled (with impact fees) ifhe had built in the City of Winter Springs. Board Member Dittmer voiced his concerns with impact fees and incentives; and he further discussed how he dislikes being charged for impact fees, when other businesses are offered incentives. There was further discussion regarding this subject. Charles C. Carrington, AICP, Community Development Director further commented on previous conversations with Ned Voska. He also addressed the issue of impact fees and incentives; and said that he would consult with the City's Attorney as to the legality of this. C. Formulating an Economic Development Master Plan Chairman Glickman spoke on this issue, and said that he felt that this had to be done in conjunction with City's staff, and the Board agreed. He also said that he would write a letter to the City Manager addressing such topics as a comparison of impact fees, incentive fees, annexation, and marketing tools, to name a few. There was further discussion of impact fees, and how County impact fees are really the City's competition, and not necessarily other municipalitys' impact fees. MINUTES COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD JUNE 10, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 3 of3 A. Discussion with Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr. And Commissioner Robert S. Miller Commissioner Robert S. Miller explained to those in attendance, that he felt that this Board's duties were similar to that of a Chamber of Commerce, and that the Board Members should address the City's Government Leaders - if they indeed felt that any changes should be considered. There was further discussion on the annexation of various areas that would be a boon to our City. Commissioner Martinez asked Mr. Grimms what the County's millage rate is? Further discussion ensued regarding possible areas for annexation, and the services that the City of Winter Springs provides. Mr. Carrington spoke on formulating an annexation policy, followed by an annexation plan. He added that only at that point could the City attempt to organize an annexation strategy, which would specifically deal with such issues as impact fees and incentives, etc. Board Member Sally McGinnis agreed that this should definitely be done. There was further discussion on a letter that Chairman Glickman would compose and forward to the City Manager and the City Commission, regarding which areas they felt this Board should be focusing on (including possible marketing tools). Commissioner Martinez addressed the Board, and asked what they felt their role was? Board Member McGinnis explained that for some time, this Board had operated with very little input from Staff - however, Staff Members were now being of great assistance to the Commerce & Industry Development Board. Commissioner Martinez added that he felt this Board's goal was to "sell the City", and he felt that the new Town Center concept would be a great way they could assist the City's staff with the formulation of a plan _ complete with goals and objectives. Further discussion ensued. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None were mentioned. IV. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Glickman adjourned the meeting at 9: 12 a.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, Deputy City Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCSlboards/commerce/fy9798/minutes/061098.doc