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EAST HARTFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the East Hartford Economic Development Commission was called to order at 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 by EDC Commissioner Debbie Arrieta, Acting-Chair.
ROLL CALL
EAST HARTFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Present:
Debra Arrieta, Vice-Chair
Frank Collins
Jack Jacobs
Devorah Johnson
Pat Harmon
John Ryan
Absent:
Miguel Franco
Barbara-Ann Rossi
Susan Skowronek
Others in Attendance:
Aya Beckles, Economic Specialist, Town of East Hartford
Alta Lash, Executive Director, United CT Action for Neighborhoods
- OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS COMMISSION ON AGENDA ITEMS
- APPROVAL OF EDC MINUTES
MOTION by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Ms. Johnson to approve minutes as presented
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTION by Ms. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Collins to approve
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
- Ms. Lash updated Commissioners on the window design project at Main Hardware, Eastwood Liquors, and Michael’s Bakery. Ms. Lash will be producing a pamphlet, sponsored by CEDF, EDC, and the Mayor’s Office, outlining costs associated to the projects, before-and-after photos, and instructions on how other businesses may be able to take part in something similar. A draft of this literature will be available at the next regularly scheduled EDC meeting.
- Ms. Arrieta reported that the Main Street Initiative meeting, originally scheduled to precede the EDC meeting, was rescheduled to February 6, 2013.
- Mr. Collins asked about snow removal from the newly installed benches, bike racks, and trash cans.
- Ms. Beckles reported that she will be looking to host the next luncheon at either Pho99 on Silver Lane or DB Reeds on Governor Street. The date for this luncheon will be Friday, January 25, 2013 at 1PM.
- Ms. Beckles presented the report, updating Commissioners on new construction, company expansions, lunch club meetings, and grand openings. This publication will be available online.
- Ms. Arrieta asked that advertising for the upcoming year be placed on next month’s agenda for discussion.
- Ms. Beckles finalized the Enterprise Zone pamphlet and will distribute copies once the printer has completed their work.
- Ms. Harmon asked about the Rite Aid closing on the corner of School Street and Burnside Avenue.
- Ms. Arrieta inquired if the Development Office had heard back from the interested developers for Park Avenue.
MOTION by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mr. Ryan
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY AT 6:42PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeffrey A. Currey
Clerk
cc: Town Clerk
Development Department
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