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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-28-14BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 28, 2014 A Meeting of the Business & Economic Development Board was held on August 28, 2014, at the Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to Order at 3:05 p.m. by Chairperson, Omar Capellan. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Omar Capellan Chairperson James Masson Shannon Roberts Melanie Evans MEMBERS ABSENT Andrew Serafin OTHERS PRESENT Susan Juliano Secretary Todd Morley Community & Economic Development Director David Dickey Planning & Zoning Director ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes — June 17.2014. Motion by Mr. Capellan, seconded by Mr. Masson to approve the Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2014 as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Member Application Interviews — • Eric Larkin • Maria (Mickie) Kellum • Donald Willis Applicant No. I - Mr. Eric Larkin In response to questions from Board Members, Mr. Larkin presented he is a Residential Real Estate Agent and would like to give back to his community. He stated he is very observant, committed, responsible, stays cool under pressure and would be available for meetings whenever they take place. Mr. Larkin said he was Vice President/Treasurer of an HOA Board in the past, a member of the MLS committee with the Real Estate Board for two years and currently on the Space Coast Association of Realtors. He and his family moved to Cocoa in 1982 and have lived in Cape Canaveral for the last two years. Business & Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2014 In terms of his vision for the City, Mr. Larkin would like to see the same standards for all new businesses. He likes the fact that the City does not have certain types of businesses along AIA, such as tattoo parlors, etc. However, some of the businesses look a little run down and could use some attention. Applicant No. 2 - Ms. Maria (Mickie) Kellum Staff contacted Ms. Kellum by telephone/email, leaving a message with date/time of the interview. There was no response to either and she was not present. Applicant No. 3 - Mr. Donald Willis Mr. Willis had contacted the Board stating he would be out of town for a planned personal engagement, but would still like to have his application reviewed by the Board. Mr. Capellan read his application aloud for the record. The Board was notified that Mr. Willis is a candidate for City Council. Mr. Capellan presented if the Board interviewed/recommended him to the City Council to fill one of the two vacancies and he was elected to the Council in November, he would have to step down from the Board. Motion by Mr. Masson, seconded by Mr. Capellan to recommend Mr. Eric Larkin be interviewed by the City Council to fill one of the two available vacancies on the Board. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion ensued regarding applicants being absent from their initial interview, without excuse, and whether or not they can be interviewed by the Board in the future. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: N/A REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION: Mr. Morley 9resented that a branding initiative kick off meeting was scheduled for Thursday, September 4 and the cost of $30,000 was being split between the City and the CRA. Attendance by Board Members at EDC meetings was brought up. Mr. Morley stated Dr. Roberts was the liaison for the Board and she can bring information back to the Board. He also stated that EDC information is included in the C&ED portion of the weekly updates. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed gas station and included citizen concerns; how it was the purview of the Planning & Zoning Board; the role of the B&ED Board as it relates to similar issues; the fact that Codes are in place and everything will be handled accordingly. Mr. Morley requested that discussion on this issue cease. Discussion ensued regarding the purpose of the B&ED Board and looking at the Charter for guidance. Mr. Capellan suggested that Dr. Roberts put together some information and forward to the Board Secretary for inclusion in the next agenda. Business & Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes August 28, 2014 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. Approved on this day of Omar Capellan, Chairperson Susan Juliano, Secretary W 2014.