TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
Redevelopment Agency
Monday, January 26, 2009
Eaton E. Smith Meeting Room
MINUTES—UNAPPROVED
Present: Chairman Scott Bristol, Ron Buccilli, Mary Ann Dostaler, Vice-Chairman William DeMore, and Dan Wolfram
Also Present: Judy Pogmore, Recording Secretary
1. Call to Order:
Chairman Bristol called this meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
a. Adoption of Agenda/Added Agenda Items:
Chairman Bristol requested motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Mary Ann
Dostaler motioned to adopt the agenda, seconded by Vice-Chairman William DeMore.
2. Approval of Minutes: 12/22/08 Regular Meeting
Chairman Bristol requested motion to approve minutes, absent any changes. Mary Ann Dostaler motioned to adopt, seconded by Vice-Chairman William DeMore.
3. Public Comments: None.
4. Liaison Report:
Dan Wolfram reported that there weren’t any significant items to note related to the Brownfields Steering Committee.
Mary Ann Dostaler reported that a resident has made a presentation to EDC concerning 2 parcels on Main Street. The resident has been invited to share his thoughts with the Redevelopment Agency.
Chairman Bristol reported that the draft functional assessment of various boards and commissions in town has been posted on the town’s website. Discussion scheduled to occur at the 1/27/2009 meeting of Town Council. Chairman Bristol asked the Agency to review the recommendations and to provide comments.
5. New Business:
a. Budget Proposal:
Chairman Scott Bristol and Vice-Chairman William DeMore met with Finance
Director Jylkka. Chairman Bristol stated current budget of $5,000.00. Town Manager Jeffery O’Keefe suggested keeping budget at 3% growth. Chairman Bristol and Mr. DeMore sought additional funding in the amount of $50,000 to allow for continued progress toward RDA goals. Chairman Bristol stated he thought it would take $25,000.00 to do an aerial survey. He would like to put in for $50,000.00 and this would also start conceptual plan for village center. Finance Director Jylkka agreed to investigate the potential to re-program existing community development monies.
b. By-laws Review:
Chairman Bristol stated that the Agency By-laws require an annual review. After a discussion, it was determined by the Agency that no changes were required at this time. Mr. Buccilli moved to affirm the current by-laws. Dan Wolfram seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
c. Review of Member Appointment Terms:
Member appointment terms are good through the end of the year.
6. Old Business:
a. Discussion and Establishment of Short and Long Term Agency Tasks/Action
Items:
None.
b. Informational Pamphlet:
Pamphlet is still being reviewed by town manager, ZBA and P&Z, and Town Council.
c. Establishment of Redevelopment Zone:
Ronald Buccilli moved to adopt redevelopment zone area, as defined by Vice-Chairman William DeMore, and as previously discussed. Mary Ann Dostaler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Bristol will meet with Town Manager Jeffery O’Keefe and discuss proposed redevelopment zone further. Will work toward building a consensus among land use planning boards. A running record of comments received will be kept.
Mary Ann Dostaler to review language in state Statute concerning process of map and plan adoption/approval.
7. Public Comments (pertaining to current agenda items only):
None.
8. Confirm Next Meeting:
The next Redevelopment Agency meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2009.
9. Election of Officers for 2009:
Elections are held in January each year. Mary Ann Dostaler nominated Chairman Bristol for Chairperson for 2009. Vice-Chairman William DeMore seconded the motion. Vote unanimous in favor.
Ronald Buccilli motioned to nominate Vice-Chairman William DeMore for Vice-Chairman. Chairman Bristol seconded the motion. Vote unanimous in favor.
10.Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Pogmore
Recording Secretary
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