TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
Redevelopment Agency
Monday, April 28, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Town Hall – Eaton E. Smith Meeting Room
MINUTES
Present: Vice Chair DeMore, Ronald Buccilli, Mary Ann Dostaler, Dan Wolfram
Also Present: Jennifer Carducci, Recording Secretary
1. Call to order
Vice Chair DeMore called this meeting to order at 7:53 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda / Added agenda items
Ms. Dostaler made a motion to accept the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Buccilli, all in favor, motion passed unanimously.
3. Approval of Minutes – 03-24-2008 meeting
Ms. Dostaler made a motion to approve the minutes of the 3-24-08 meeting, seconded by Mr. Buccilli, vote was unanimous in favor, motion passed.
4. Public Comments
No public was present.
5. Liaison Reports
Mr. Wolfram stated that the Brownfields Steering Committee has selected a consultant and they will be coordinating with Town Engineer who is working on the bridge. The Town Council acted on Brownfields and authorized the Acting Town Manager to execute the contract and engage consultant.
Ms. Dostaler reported the Town Council meeting of Tuesday night. Construction will close sections of Main Street and cause detours. Accommodations will be made for access.
Ms. Dostaler reported that from P&Z and IWWA: Public hearings for the large affordable housing have been closed.
The budget was adopted by the Town Council and a date for referendum will be set tonight.
6. Discussion with Village Center property owner(s)
a. TBD
b. Epoch Arts – June
7. Unfinished Business
a. Quarterly report of Redevelopment Agency activities
Ms. Dostaler stated that Chairman Bristol’s presentation to the Town Council was well received.
b. Establishment of Redevelopment Zone
c. New Business
Mr. Buccilli questioned the status of the burned building on Rte. 66 (entering town from the East). Ms. Dostaler reported that it had been discussed at Town Council meeting(s) and the property owner has been contacted and the property has been listed for sale.
Ms. Dostaler stated that EDC had applied for a STEEP grant, which was unsuccessful, and will be resubmitted next time, to be announced in September, in the amount of $500,000 – the purpose being to continue the Streetscapes initiative, purchase the Distefano property and create a pocket park and memorial to Governor O’Neill at that location.
Ms. Dostaler mentioned that the BOE is receiving a plan tonight from Friar and Associates (Facilities Committee). Vice Chair DeMore asked recording clerk to circulate BOE meeting minutes of 4-28-08 to Agency.
9. Public Comments (pertaining to current agenda items only)
10. Confirm next meeting (May 26, 2008 @ 7:30)
Vice Chair DeMore noted that our next meeting is
11. Adjournment
Ms. Dostaler moved to adjourn this meeting at 8:20 p.m., seconded by Mr. Buccilli, and voted unanimously in favor.
Respectfully submitted:
Jennifer Carducci
Recording Secretary
4-29-08
Approved 5-27-08 with changes
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