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EAST HARTFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
April 7, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the East Hartford Economic Development Commission was called to order at 6:07 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 by Commissioner Marilyn Pet, Chair.
ROLL CALL
EAST HARTFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Present:
Marilyn Pet, Chair
Debra Arrieta, Vice-Chair
Patricia Harmon
John Ryan
Barbara-Ann Rossi
Susan Skowronek
Absent:
Miguel Franco
Devorah Johnson
Travis Simpson
Others in Attendance:
Jeanne Webb, Development Director
Aya Beckles, Economic Development Specialist
Roger Moss, Parks & Recreation Director
Melody A. Currey, Mayor
- Dates on minutes should read March 3, 2010 rather than February 3, 2010
MOTION by Ms. Arrieta, seconded by Ms. Skowronek to approve minutes as amended
APPROVED – 2 abstentions (Ms. Harmon, Ms. Rossi)
MOTION by Ms. Skowronek, seconded by Ms. Rossi
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
- Ms. Beckles requested the Commission approve the expenditure of either $1,125.00 or $1,875 for the online East Hartford business directory with the latter including company logos.
TABLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION (see item 5 – Business Directory)
- Map of East Hartford Project
- Ms. Pet reported that she has received, via e-mail, a map of East Hartford
- CEDF – Main Street Improvement Program – update
- 5/15/10 – Proposed date for Main Street Clean-up to be coordinated through the Mayor’s Office
- 4/20/10 at 8:30 a.m. – follow up meeting with businesses to discuss signage, windows, plantings, lighting, trees, etc.
- Alta Lash from CEDF will be coordinating a meeting with the residents at the EHCCC to discuss the branding of East Hartford
- Ms. Beckles reported on the cost to the Commission for the development of the online business directory. Mr. Ryan requested that Ms. Beckles look into a “partnership” with SNET in regards to supplying a link that directs you to a complete list of East Hartford businesses.
- Identity and Marketing of Main Street
- Ms. Lash will be meeting with local artists to discuss possible ideas for an East Hartford logo
- February’s lunch was not held at Philippine Cuisine, but instead at Valenti’s Giant Grinders on Burnside Avenue. A member of the public suggested the Commission try Mama’s on Park Avenue. Ms. Beckles will email further information.
- Development – Incentive Housing Zone
- 4/21/2010 – joint workshop with EDC, P&Z and Redevelopment being held about the Incentive Housing Zone
- 4/22/2010 – morning meeting with East Hartford business people about the Main Street Initiative
- A brief discussion was held regarding the homeless persons situation in the park. Mr. Moss will look into the possibility of music being played from the kiosk located in the front of the park. Mr. Moss spoke of the desire for bike racks and benches along Main Street, giving it a bit more “walkability”. Ms. Pet asked about Mr. Moss’ relationships with the residents at the EHCCC and if there was a reason for their non-participation in certain town events. He reminded the Commissioners that not all artists living there have a final product to put on display. Should the Commission decide to reach out further, Mr. Moss is willing to post a flyer on each of the floors.
MOTION by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Ms. Arrieta
APPROVED at 7:23 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeffrey A. Currey
Clerk
cc: Town Clerk
Mayor
Development Department
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