Town of East Hampton
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Monday, September 26, 2011
7:30 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting Room
MINUTES
Present were Chair Dan Wolfram, Vice Chair Scott Bristol, Kay Willson, Cindy Karlson. Carla Sylvester, William DeMore. Absent: Mary Ann Dostaler
Also Present: Keith Hayden, Director, Public Works; 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 adopt the agenda (hopefully with input from Ms. Karlson or Mr. DeMore; seconded by Ms. Willson; Vote: Yes-5; No-0; Abstain-0, motion passed.
(Mr. DeMore arrived)
2. Approval of Minutes – August 22, 2011
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Bristol to accept minutes of August 22, 2011, as corrected, seconded by Ms. Willson, Vote: Yes: 6; No: 0; Abstain-0, motion passed.
3. Public Comments
Todd Schrager was present to express his interest in the Village Center area.
4. Staff Reports – None
5. Liaison Reports
a. Middlesex Chamber of Commerce/Business After Work Events –
Mr. DeMore discussed recent Chamber Meeting. Presentation included the history of the East Hampton Brownfields/Redevelopment Commission, challenges regarding the Village Center, coordination/regionalization, grants (coming more on a regionalized basis). Ms. Dostaler and Ms. Karlson presented with Mr. DeMore to the Chamber (who has approximately 20 focused committees) expressed an interest in further presentations. Ms. Karlson stated that the response to Mr. DeMore’s presentation was very good. Discussion ensued regarding future strategies.
b. 82 Main Street
Mr. DeMore spoke with the attorney regarding 82 Main Street’s foreclosure. The Town is due taxes on the property and significant changes must be made.
Mr. Schrager expressed concerns regarding the fact that the building has only on-street and municipal parking. Involvement is beyond the scope of this commission.
6. Old Business
Chair Wolfram stated that 13 Watrous is closed out (Attachment A) for history, as attached to last final report (requirements of the grant). VHB has updated EPA website.
Chair Wolfram did have a meeting with the Garden Club and with Eagle Scout Andy Harazim.
Ms. Willson stated that the Garden Club will draw up a plan. The Club stated they will be dividing plants soon. Low maintenance was emphasized. Mr. Hayden believes he has a bench that could be utilized.
Chair Wolfram met with Elizabeth and Omar at Epoch Arts to get started on assessment work. (See Attachment B – Draft Fact Sheet). The Fact Sheet will alert parents, etc. regarding happenings at the building, and can be put on websites as well. Comments were solicited and will be forward to Rob McCarthy. A less technical version will be done for parents.
VHB has been working on Fact Sheets, permissions, contract, PO, site walk, draft scope of work, and QUAPP. Mr. Wolfram will keep them moving along. Invoices have yet to come.
Mr. Wolfram discussed budget printout (Attachment C) he receives every Monday from Finance Department.
8. Public Comments (pertaining to current agenda items only) - None
9. Confirm Next Meeting (October 24, 2011)
Please advise Chair Wolfram if you will be unable to attend.
10. Adjournment
A motion was to adjourn this meeting at 8:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Carducci
Recording Secretary
All attachments are made part of these minutes and are available at Town Hall.
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