TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
Brownfields Redevelopment Agency
Monday, November 23, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting Room
MINUTES
Present: Chairman Scott Bristol, Vice-Chairman William DeMore, Ron Buccilli, Mary Ann Dostaler, Kay Willson. Also Present: Public Works Director Keith Hayden; Judy Pogmore, Recording Secretary; and Chris Edge of Connected to Connecticut. Absent: Dan Wolfram, Carla Sylvester.
Note: Vice-Chairman William DeMore participated in discussion but refrained from acting on motions and votes as he is awaiting processing of renewal paperwork and vote for vice-chairman reinstatement.
Chairman Scott Bristol called this meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
- Adoption of Agenda/Added Agenda Items:
Ron Buccilli moved to accept the agenda absent any added agenda items, seconded by Mary Ann Dostaler. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
- Approval of Minutes—10/26/09 Meeting:
Chairman Scott Bristol requested motion to approve the minutes absent any changes. Mary Ann Dostaler moved to approve the 10/26/09 minutes, seconded by Kay Willson. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
- Public Comments: None.
- Staff Reports: None.
- Liaison Reports: Ron Buccilli scheduled 12/8/09 appointment with Chris Edge of Connected to Connecticut to tour his (Ron’s) place in New Britain and to take a look at business incubator with Alan of EDC to explore possibility of such a program in East Hampton. Carla Sylvester expressed interest in going on tour, as well as Mary Ann Dostaler. Mary Ann Dostaler stated no P&Z Meeting was held this month. Ms.
Dostaler stated another 830-G application was received by the Building Dept. for another affordable housing development to consist of 253 units. This is in the (DD) Zone near the bowling alley, off of Bear Swamp.
- Meeting Dates: Chairman Bristol suggested we adopt 2010 schedule of meetings (attached), noting meetings will be held the fourth Monday of each month. Ron Buccilli so moved. Kay Willson seconded. Vote unanimous. Motion passed. Chairman Bristol stated further discussion would ensue on whether to change the meeting start time.
ii./iii. Elections/By-law Review: Chairman Bristol stated elections were
previously held in January but since moved to June or July to be in conformance with other Boards and Commissions. At June or July meeting discussed the section of the by-laws that dealt with elections of chairman and vice-chairman and a limit of two one-year terms. If we do election in the Summer, both Chairman Bristol and Vice-Chairman DeMore will have served 2-/1/2 years in their capacities. The by-laws state two one-year terms. Chairman Bristol would like to do annual review of by-laws at January 2010 meeting.
- Connected to Connecticut—Discussion with Chris Edge:
Chairman Bristol stated that we have developed and formalized the redevelopment zone and also put together an informational pamphlet. Town Council has endorsed both. At this point, we would like to bring Chris Edge into the discussion for ideas on how we would like to get this dialogue to the village center business and property owners and put forth our vision for the future. Mr. Edge suggested we could have a business host an informational forum in February for what EDC could do and this would give people opportunity to network. He stated the majority of the attendees at previous forums have been business owners, and, “we would prefer property owners as they are most affected and most benefited by redevelopment”.
Because this is an informational town plan, we need to keep everyone up to date on any discussion and invite everyone, to include Town Manager, Town Council, P&Z, EDC, etc., to forums. Public Works Director Keith Hayden will talk with Town Manager O’Keefe about this, and stated we could possibly use the Community Room, Goff House, or Old Bank for informal meeting. Further discussion and coordination with Redevelopment and Chris Edge will continue.
Chairman Scott Bristol sent an e-mail to the members relative to the Kropp Environmental proposal to remove various liquid wastes located inside and outside the building at 13 Watrous, as well as removal of general debris and the oily dust/dirt on the floor of the coal pocket portion of the structure. Funds to be provided by existing grant.
- 103 Main: Nothing new to add.
- IHZ Tour:
Mary Ann Dostaler stated tour was excellent, well attended and informative. While touring the 13 Watrous Street property, question came up for Town Manager O’Keefe relative to the status of the legal action of 1 Watrous. Public Works Director Hayden stated his understanding they are in violation of several court orders and he will speak with Town Manager O’Keefe and get update from Jim Carey for the next meeting.
Public Works Director Keith Hayden, Finance Director Jeff Jylkka, and Town Manager Jeff O’Keefe, Carla Sylvester and Dan Wolfram attended the National EPA Brownfields Annual Conference in New Orleans. Presentations were outlined on depressed Camden, New Jersey and the redevelopment of the area to bring in middle income housing. A presentation was also given on July 2012 London Olympics and the fact a lot of that will be built on Brownfields. There was also discussion of revitalization of New Orleans since the flooding. Public Works Director Hayden also attended a grant writing seminar.
- Grant Budget Status: Chairman Scott Bristol will have Dan Wolfram e-mail information relative to budget status.
b. Funding Sources/Opportunities: Mary Ann Dostaler will put call into Finance Director Jeff Jylkka to see if he gained any insights from conference he could provide us with. Public Works Director Keith Hayden stated everyone at the conference was looking for money and there was a huge listing of funding programs. Jeff Jylkka was to e-mail them to get listing of funding programs. Public Works Director Hayden will check into this.
- Public Comments (Pertaining to Current Agenda Items Only): None.
- Confirm Next Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 28, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
- Adjournment: Chairman Bristol moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Kay Willson seconded. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith L. Pogmore
Recording Secretary
11/24/09
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