BUSINESS & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

March 21, 2007

 

A Regular Meeting of the Business & Cultural Development Board was held on March 21, 2007 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida.

 

Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:18 PM.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT

John Anderson – Chair

Joanne Muncey – Vice Chair

Alison Spiesman

Darrell Peterson – (Arrived 7:00 pm)

Dianne Marcum

Hugh Evans – (Arrived 5:30 pm)

 

MEMBERS ABSENT

Gene Vlahovic (Arrived 5:30 pm)

 

OTHERS PRESENT

Mayor Rocky Randels – (Arrived 5:25 pm)

Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog – (Arrived 7:15 pm)

Terri and Andy Rudzites, TNT Event, Inc.

Ed Lawson - Recording Secretary

 

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

The board unanimously approved the minutes of the Special Meeting of February 7, 2007 and the Regular Meeting of February 21, 2007.

 

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 April 18, 2007 meeting for discussion and a possible recommendation from the Business and Cultural Development Board to the Planning and Zoning Board.

 

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 April 18, 2007 agenda as a discussion item.

 

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 Jon’s 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