Town of East Hampton
Economic Development Commission
Special Meeting
November 5, 2009
Town Hall Meeting Room
7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Present: Chair Rich Leone, Vice Chair Alan Pawlak, David Shulman, Cindy Rooth, Todd Schrager.
Also Present: Chris Edge, Connected to Connecticut, Monica Kangley, Diane Bohmiller, Jennifer Carducci, Recording Secretary, Kerry Nielson, Director of Community and Environmental Planning (arrived 7:08 p.m.)
Absent: Kimberley Fontaine, Jack Solomon
Call to Order: Chair Leone called this Special Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Public Comments: None
3. Business
a. Solidify events and agenda for Holiday event to be held in Village Center on Saturday, December 5, 2009.
Monica Kangley stated that the Goff House was all set for after the Holiday parade (approximately 4:00 p.m.). Nick Moujet will not be available for pictures. Pictures with/on the fire truck were discussed.
Diane Bohmiller reported that Main Street Pizza will be offering slices at the dinner hour.
Discussions ensued regarding trees on display in the Community Room at the Community Center, decorations for the Village decorative lanterns/light poles, the new bridge, Senior Center Craft Fair, other events going on. Tom Kennedy from the Congregational Church is still willing to provide the electricity for the tree, and there will be a craft/artisan vendor fair in the basement of the Church (vendors will be paying Church $30 for an 8x8 space). Monica Kangley will purchase low voltage lights for the tree at the Church. The children will meet at 3:45 at the Community Center to be given the Jingle Bells for their shoes. Chris Edge will make (reminder) contacts, esp. nursery school and Memorial School.
The final agenda for the event will be done within the next week to ten days.
b. Comprehensive list of all potential participants – Including local businesses and Town/Community Organizations.
Chris Edge provided a comprehensive list (handout) of events.
c. Sponsorship/contributions for lights, decorations, etc.
This year’s event will be done with the funds already available. Discussions occurred regarding advertising costs, etc.
Monica Kangley suggested that there be a donation to the Congregational Church for the electricity costs they absorb each year.
Decorations for the new bridge and for trees and lamp posts in the Village Center will be investigated.
(Mr. Schrager left the meeting 7:50 p.m.)
d. Discuss publications/content of East Hampton Bell Ringer – potential vendors for layout and printing – or advertisement in Rivereast.
There will be no Bell Ringer this year, but there will be a couple of significant advertisements.
e. Vote on expenditures to support Event
EDC will work with Rivereast to run the Community Event calendar and Event ad, for the day after Thanksgiving and December 4, 2009. Chair Leone will speak to the paper regarding a reduced advertisement fee.
Motion was made by Mr. Shulman to spend an amount up to $2,000 for advertisements and up to $500 for miscellaneous Event expenses; seconded by Ms. Rooth; Vote: Yes-5; No-0, motion carried.
4. Public Comments
After a suggestion, Chris Edge will contact Salvation Army to investigate having a bell ringer in the Village Center.
5. Adjournment
Motion was made by Mr. Shulman to adjourn this Special Meeting at 8:10 p.m., seconded by Vice Chair Pawlak.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Carducci
Recording Secretary
11-11-09
(Handouts are made part of these minutes and are available at Town Hall.)
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