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EAST HARTFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the East Hartford Economic Development Commission was called to order at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 3013 by EDC Commissioner Debbie Arrieta, Acting-Chair.
ROLL CALL
EAST HARTFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Present:
Debra Arrieta, Vice-Chair
Frank Collins
Pat Harmon
Barbara-Ann Rossi
Susan Skowronek
Paul Sousa
Absent:
Jack Jacobs
Devorah Johnson
John Ryan (noted for the record that Mr. Ryan is attending school through June)
Others in Attendance:
Eileen Buckheit, Director of Development, Town of East Hartford
- OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS COMMISSION ON AGENDA ITEMS
- APPROVAL OF EDC MINUTES
MOTION by Ms. Skowronek, seconded by Ms. Rossi to approve minutes as presented
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTION by Ms. Skowronek, seconded by Ms. Rossi to approve
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
- Ms. Arrieta reported on the successful annual Green and Clean event on April 27, 2013 and thanked those who participated.
- Ms. Buckheit reported that the next Main Street Initiative meeting will be held when agenda items are brought forward.
- Design review was held for the kiosk’s renovation in Alumni Park
- Ms. Arrieta inquired as to the continued involvement of Alta Lash, Executive Director, United CT Action for Neighborhoods. Ms. Buckheit will follow up with her and include her on future email strands
- Dollar General on Main Street has opened and Commissioners will be notified as to when the official ribbon cutting ceremony will be.
- Ms. Buckheit reported on a number of inquiries she has received for various properties throughout Town.
- Mr. Collins asked about the new management group for Rentchlear Field. Ms. Buckheit reported that they will be speaking at an upcoming Chamber breakfast.
- Ms. Buckheit reported that the job specification for the Economic Development Services Coordinator will be going before the Council’s Personnel and Policy subcommittee for their recommendation to the full Council.
- Elections for Chairman position
MOTION by Ms. Rossi, seconded by Mr. Sousa to nominate and elect Susan Skowronek for Chairperson of the Economic Development Commission
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
(Vice Chair Arrieta continued to chair the remainder of the meeting)
- Plan of Conservation and Development steering committee member(s) and meeting dates
- The opening public workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 7:00-9:00PM at Town Hall, Town Council Chambers
- Chamber of Commerce initiatives
- Ms. Buckheit solicited suggestions from Commissioners on possible projects that the Town may partner with the Chamber throughout the Town. Please forward any suggestions to her email.
MOTION by Ms. Skowronek, seconded by Mr. Collins
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY AT 7:14PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeffrey A. Currey
Clerk
cc: Town Clerk
Development Department
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