Town of East Hampton
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Monday, July 25, 2011
7:30 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting Room
MINUTES
Present were Vice Chair Scott Bristol, Mary Ann Dostaler, Kay Willson, Cindy Karlson.
Absent: Chair Dan Wolfram, Carla Sylvester, William DeMore
Also Present: Public Works Director Keith Hayden and Jennifer Carducci, Recording Secretary.
1. Call to Order
This regular meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Bristol. Due to the absence of three members, this meeting will be abbreviated. All were in favor of abbreviated meeting.
a. Adoption of Agenda/Added agenda items – N/A
2. Approval of Minutes
a. April 25, 2011 meeting
A motion was made by Ms. Dostaler to approve the April 25, 2011 meeting minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Willson, Vote: Yes-4; No-0; Abstain- 1 (Ms. Karlson – due to absence).
b. June 27, 2011 meeting
A motion was made by Ms. Dostaler to approve the June 27, 2011 meeting minutes as corrected: Under Item 2b and 2d, the “No” votes in both cases were “0”. Recording Secretary will correct. The motion was seconded by Ms. Willson, Vote: Yes-4; No-0; Abstain-0, motion passed.
3. Public Comments – None
4. Staff Reports – None
5. Liaison Reports
a. Middlesex Chamber of Commerce/Business After Work Events –
This event will be held the Wednesday after our next meeting. Ms. Dostaler received changes from all except Mr. Wolfram and Mr. Bristol. Ms. Dostaler will put an outline together and email to Vice Chair Bristol. Mr. DeMore will also be attending. A full draft for a twenty-minute presentation will be ready for August meeting. The last press release will be used as a handout.
6. Old Business
a. 103 Main St.
Discussions surrounded placing a sign in front of new parking lot (either like the other municipal parking lot or like the way-finding signs). The logo should be available from Sue Weintraub. Mr. Hayden will check with Facilities regarding possible signage for new Senior Center, so parking lot sign would match. Ms. Willson will make initial contact with the Garden Club regarding plantings. Possible Eagle Scout project(s), and placements of bench(es) will also be investigated.
An email was circulated with AECOM’s invoice attached was discussed.
After discussion it was recommended that this invoice be paid.. A motion was made by Ms. Dostaler to approve this invoice and pass it along to Finance to be paid by month’s end; seconded by Ms. Willson; Vote: Yes-4; No-0; Abstain-0, motion passed.
b. Old Assessment Grant
i. Grant Close-out – not discussed
ii. Budget Close-out/use of remaining funds – not discussed
7. New Business
The Commission discussed the agreement for professional services; scope covers what was discussed. Chair Wolfram will be setting up a meeting between VHB and EPOCH Arts.
After discussion, a motion was made by Ms. Karlson to pass this along to the Interim Town Manager to execute; and pass along to VHB to proceed; seconded by Ms. Dostaler; Vote: Yes-4; No-0; Abstain-0; motion passed.
Discussion ensued regarding an email from a resident regarding a hole in the pavement (cave-in) on Railroad Avenue (private road) immediately adjacent to the south side of the building at the edge of the pavement. Vice Chair Bristol inspected; and contacted Mr. Hayden. Mr. Hayden advised the Commission that the Public Works crew will patch in the morning. A response will be sent to the resident.
b. Legislative Update – not discussed
c. 2012 Grants – not discussed
d. Agency member terms – not discussed
8. Public Comments (pertaining to current agenda items only) - None
9. Confirm Next Meeting (August 22, 2011)
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Ms. Dostaler to adjourn this meeting, seconded by Ms. Willson, Vote was unanimous, motion passed, and meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Carducci
Recording Secretary
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