BUSINESS & CULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
A
Regular Meeting of the Business & Cultural Development Board was held on
Chairperson
Anderson called the meeting to order at
John Anderson Chair
Joanne
Muncey Vice Chair
Alison
Spiesman
Darrell
Peterson (Arrived
Dianne
Marcum
Hugh
Evans (Arrived
Gene
Vlahovic (Arrived
Mayor Rocky Randels (Arrived
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog (Arrived
Terri and Andy Rudzites, TNT Event, Inc.
Ed
Lawson - Recording Secretary
The
board unanimously approved the minutes of the Special Meeting of
1. Introduction
of Visitors and Overview of Agenda Mr. Anderson welcomed all visitors and presented
an overview of the meeting agenda.
2. DISCUSSION
RE: Images in Art Manatee Sanctuary
Park, 31 March 07 1 April 07,
T-N-T Events, Inc. Ms. Rudzites
reported to the board that the art festival was coming together nicely. She indicated that there are 54 confirmed
vendors. She also indicated that there
would be live music for both days by the AcoustiCons. Mayor Randels asked if there was anything
that the city could do to help? Ms. Rudzites responded that they are prepared to handle all
aspects of the show but would appreciate assistance with trash removal after it
has all been gathered up at the end of the show. She also indicated that there might be a need
for a couple of smaller restroom facilities.
Mayor Randels said he would speak with AJT about their donating a couple
of their smaller portable facilities.
3. DISCUSSION
RE: March 2007 Redevelopment Plan (Redevelopment Plan Approval; Executive
Summary Approval; and, Letter of Transmittal Approval) Mr. Anderson asked the board if they had any
comments or changes to the March 2007 Redevelopment Plan as presented. There were some minor changes made throughout
the plan. Upon completion the board
unanimously approved the plan to go forward with the made changes.
Ms. Marcum presented the
draft Letter of Transmittal for board review.
After a brief discussion the board unanimously approved the Letter of
Transmittal as written.
Mr. Anderson remarked that he
would prepare an Executive Summary that depicted highlighted top objectives as
discussed by the board. He asked staff
to forward the Executive Summary to the board member via email for their review
and comments upon completion.
4. DISCUSSION
RE: Planning and Zoning Board Request
for Desirable Business List -
Staff provided the board
members with copies of the City of Sanford Nuisance Code depicting their list
of acceptable businesses for their City.
Mr. Anderson explained to the board that Mr. Lamar Russell had asked for
the Business and Cultural Development Board to review this list (pages 6-12)
and provide the Planning and Zoning Board their thoughts on the list, i.e. if
it was an acceptable list for the City of Cape Canaveral and if they would
delete and/or add to the list. Mr.
Anderson asked that the board members review these pages prior to the
OPEN: Mr. Anderson briefed the board on the recent
meeting with Mr. Glen Collins, ITT and the possible joint venture of a Business
Forecast Luncheon. He pointed out that one of
the benefits of the proposed program would be the opportunity to
showcase the city as a business location to attending major corporation
executives who might be potential business investors. He
also expressed that Mr. Collins is interested in establishing some sort of
scholarship for the local school system.
Mr. Anderson asked that this be placed on the
Ms. Spiesman suggested
that we utilize sponsorships to assist with future city events.
Mr. Peterson expressed that there needs to be a
future meeting with Mr. Rodney Ketchum, Port Authority Commissioner and the
city about the impact Ron Jons Resort will have upon the city and the beaches.
ADJOURNMENT
With
no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Approved this________________ day of
________________, 2007.
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John
Anderson, Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Ed Lawson, Secretary