Town of East Windsor
Economic Development Commission
11 Rye Street, P.O. Box 389
Broad Brook, CT 06016
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2007
Chairman Moffett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex, 25 School Street, Warehouse Point, CT.
I. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Members Present: Eric F. Moffett, Richard Covill, Jim Richards and Josh Kapelner
Members unable Sharon Aprea, Matt Crossen and Michael
to attend: Maloney
Also in attendance: Jeff Vose, MetroHartford Alliance
II. GENERAL DISCUSSION
Economic Development Issues
Mr. Richards gave an update on recent activities concerning the Chamber of Commerce. He noted that there will be a Business and Community Expo on Sunday, October 21st at the East Windsor High School from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. The new Starbucks has joined the Chamber. Stylez for the Aisles is sponsoring a fashion show. The Chamber will be sponsoring the Selectmen’s Forum at the high school auditorium on Wednesday, October 10th at 7:00 p.m. Sam Buca’s Restaurant in Broad Brook will be setting up a grand opening.
Jeff Vose, of MetroHartford Alliance passed out copies of a letter from Eddie A. Perez, Mayor of Hartford and Andy F. Bessette, of MetroHartford Alliance regarding the Urban Land Institute (ULI) who provides an Advisory Services panel. They are a “nonprofit education and research organization that fosters and encourages high standards of land use planning and development.” Mr. Vose explained that they are a big study panel, and this is a good way to bring outside expertise. They can do one or two day panels.
Mr. Moffett asked how they can reach out to the Chamber. Mr. Vose suggested that breakfast meetings work out well. He pointed out that a recent business breakfast that was held in South Windsor was geared toward financing, to help businesses as to where they can get money as well as information about tax abatement. The Commission members discussed when and where to hold the breakfast. Places suggested were the Holiday Inn Express or the town hall. November 15th was the date suggested.
¾ Meeting Schedule & Location
MOTION: That we move the October meeting to the Planning & Zoning Office and have meetings at that location until further discussion. Richards / Kapelner / Unanimous
MOTION: To eliminate the August meeting for 2008.
Richards / Kapelner / Unanimou
¾ Community Movie Showcase
MOTION: To endorse the efforts of our First Selectman regarding the Community Movie Showcase.
Richards / Kapelner / Unanimous
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: To approve the minutes of July 16, 2007.
Covill / Richards / Unanimous
IV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 9:08 p.m.
Richards / Kapelner / Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Bauer
Recording Secretary
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