Town of East Hampton
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Monday, August 22, 2011
7:30 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting Room
MINUTES
Present were Chair Dan Wolfram, Vice Chair Scott Bristol, Mary Ann Dostaler, Kay Willson, Cindy Karlson. Carla Sylvester, William DeMore
Also Present: Jennifer Carducci, Recording Secretary.
1. Call to Order
This regular meeting was called to order by Chair Wolfram.
a. Adoption of Agenda/Added agenda items
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bristol to add to the agenda: 7e: Vote for Chair and Vice Chair; 7f: Bylaw Review; and 5b: Communications. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sylvester; Vote: Yes-7; No-0; Abstain-0, motion passed.
2. Approval of Minutes
a. July 25, 2011 meeting
A motion was made by Ms. Willson to approve the July 25, 2011 meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Bristol, , Vote: Yes-4; No-0; Abstain- 3 (Wolfram, Sylvester, DeMore).
3. Public Comments – None
4. Staff Reports – None
5. Liaison Reports
a. Middlesex Chamber of Commerce/Business After Work Events –
Mr. DeMore stated that the Lake had annual event 8-13-11 and was very well-attended, as well as the monthly gathering at Angelico’s. On 9-87-11, he and Ms. Dostaler will be presenters. Ms. Dostaler sent out updated brochure for possible changes, etc. Ms. Dostaler will coordinate with Cathy Sirois to get twenty (20) copies for meeting. Other handouts, such as brochure, graph, recent press release on 104 Main St. will be used. Ms. Dostaler will send power points around to all when finished for possible comments.
b. Communications
Ms. Dostaler mentioned that 82 Main is under foreclosure. Mr. DeMore will make inquiries as to what bank is involved. The location is down-gradient from old railroad, and Airline Trail.
6. Old Business
a. 103 Main St. Remediation
- Status Update – Project done.
- Approval of Invoices – Invoices are approved.
iii/iv. Discussion of Scope/Budget Modifications/Remedial Action Report – Remedial action report was delivered to Cathy at Town Hall, Dan will pick up.
v. Grant Close-out – We have to go through grant close out.
vi. Budget Close-out/Use of Remaining Funds - $1,100 in assessment; $3,800 left in
cleanup. Approximately $4,900.
Discussion ensued regarding choices for plantings. No trees, items cannot be top-heavy,
should be low/ground cover-type. Kay spoke with the Garden Club who will do a walk-
around to plan. Kay will keep in touch with them to solicit ideas.
Bench Keith Hayden mentioned would be nice (good scout project).
Andrew Harazim, from Scout Troop 8, joined meeting at 8:04 p.m. He explained his leadership project and possibilities for his help/work were discussed. The history and background of the site and recent site work was explained to him. The possibility of historic signage, since the Gong Bell Company manufactured toys there, and sources of historic information he could use were discussed. Scott will follow up with Andrew within the next several weeks.
Vice Chair Bristol felt that a wayfinding sign would be too costly for this site and thought that a historic-type sign would be a better fit. The Commission was in favor of the possibility of a scout-made sign.
b. Old Assessment Grant
i. Grant Close-out – In process.
ii. Budget Close-out/use of remaining funds – Schedule to be determined and close-out will be done in a work group (possibly next Monday night) (Dan will send out scheduling opportunities and meeting room availability.)
Final quarterly reports and close out report for 103 can be done. We have to create a 2-3 page report for Watrous St.
7. New Business
Chair Wolfram will get in touch with Elizabeth Namen to get VHB on the property to start work. Vice Chair Bristol will follow-up with Rob on Scope of Work. He was asked to do a fact sheet to be used as a handout to parents, etc.
b. Legislative Update
As of 7-1-11, DEEP (Department of Energy and Environmental Protection) has been having meetings to try to explain changes. Two things have changed for Brownfields Program (DECD now the gatekeeper for Brownfields)(hurdles to get in if you are not municipality). Funding is yet undetermined (criteria is more specific – economic development-related, job creating, and must have immediate activity; initially – sustainability, renewability, job creation). Ms. Karlson will email information around. Cheryl LeFleur, Comm. Of DERC will be speaking on renewables, siting, etc., on 9-30-11 at West Hartford Law School at lunch.
c. 2012 Grants
Ms. Dostaler did reach out via email to Ann Faust. Same schedule exists; she hasn’t seen any changes in schedule or new opportunities for East Hampton.
d. Agency member terms
Mr. Wolfram and Mr. Bristol have been reappointed.
e. Vote for Chair and Vice Chair
After discussion, Mr. DeMore made a motion to nominate Mr. Wolfram as Chair; seconded by Ms. Willson; Vote: Yes-7; No-0; Abstain-0, motion passed.
A motion was made by Ms. Willson to nominate Mr. Bristol Vice Chair; seconded by Mr. Karlson; Vote: Yes-6; No-0; Abstain: 1 (Bristol), motion passed.
f. By-Laws
Mr. Bristol discussed concerns regarding Section 4 of the bylaws. After discussion it was the concensus to strike the first part of the first sentence and put the second sentence before the first and change its last word from “majority” to “quorum”. Section 4 would now read:
Section 4: Four voting members shall constitute a quorum. The number of votes necessary to transact business shall be a majority of the members present and voting.
A motion was made by Ms. Dostaler to change Section 4 (to clarify) as Mr. Bristol detailed, seconded by Ms. Willson; Vote: Yes-7; No-0; Abstain-0, motion passed.
8. Public Comments (pertaining to current agenda items only) - None
9. Confirm Next Meeting (September 26, 2011)
Please advise Chair Wolfram if you will be unable to attend.
10. Adjournment
A motion was to adjourn this meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Carducci
Recording Secretary
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