Town of East Hampton
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Monday, April 23, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting Room
MINUTES -Draft
Present: Chair Dan Wolfram, Vice Chair Scott Bristol, Kay Willson, Cindy Karlson, Mary Ann Dostaler.
Absent: Carla Sylvester, William DeMore
Also Present: Keith Hayden, Director, Public Works and Jennifer Carducci, and Recording Secretary, several members of the public.
1. Call to Order
This regular meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Chair Wolfram.
a. Adoption of Agenda/Added agenda items
A motion was made by Mr. Bristol to adopt the agenda as written, seconded by Ms. Willson, Vote: Yes: 5; No: 0; Abstain: 0, motion passes.
2. Approval of Minutes
a. March 26, 2012
Motion seconded by Mr. Bristol to approve the minutes with one correction to Ms. Willson’s name, seconded by Chair Wolfram,; Vote: Yes: 3; No: 0; Abstain: 2(Ms. Dostaler, Chair Wolfram), motion passes.
3. Public Comments - None
4. Staff Reports
Mr. Hayden informed the Agency that the sewer line was capped at 13 Watrous and has been dye-tested.
5. Liaison Reports - None
6. Old Business
a. 103 Main Street
i. Discuss Status of Eagle Scout Project/Scout Involvement
Eli Gates, Troop 8, was present to volunteer assistance with the parking lot at 103 Main Street. Vice Chair Bristol gave an overview of the last year’s activities at the site and what we are now looking for. Mr. Gates’ Eagle Scout project could involve site work, plantings, making and installing a sign, setting a bench, etc. The Agency will offer as little or as much help as is necessary to accomplish this work. We would like to spend the balance of the funds by June 30, 2012. The Agency went over the landscape plan with Mr. Gates and explained necessary items, phasing, follow-up work, and organization of watering afterward. Funds have been secured for the cost of the plants. Ms. Karlson mentioned a sculpture donation. Vice Chair Bristol will be liaison for this
project. Ms. Dostaler volunteered to coordinate any necessary efforts with the Village Center Group. Ms. Dostaler mentioned the sign should designate the lot as a Municipal Parking Lot.
ii. Discuss and Take Possible Action Regarding Purchase of Plantings and Landscape Materials
Vice Chair Bristol discussed the list of species. Paul’s and Sandy’s has given us the best price; just shy of $1,700; he has almost all species on-site now. The Garden Club will be donating plants as well.
Vice Chair Bristol made a motion to purchase the plants at Paul’s and Sandy’s in quantity and species as quoted (adjusted accordingly), price not to exceed $1,800; seconded by Ms. Dostaler, Vote: Yes: 5, No: 0; Abstain: 0, motion passes.
Chair Wolfram stated that there is approximately $3,000 for use.
Ms. Dostaler mentioned that individuals have expressed interest in getting a sign like Streetscapes sign. The cost estimate was over $2,000.
b. Assessment Grant
i. Review/Discuss Draft Assessment Report for 25 Skinner Street
Ms. Karlson stated that in regard to the recommendations, they were hard to read and understand. It should be reformatted/conclusions. After discussion, it was decided the plan is for Chair Wolfram, Vice Chair Bristol, and Ms. Karlson to get together and send back recommendations regarding readability, etc.that we are looking for. Vice Chair Bristol suggested a meeting as well. The quarterly report is due by the end of this month. Chair Wolfram will remind them.
ii. Discuss Current Subcontract Agreement
VHB is still under contract. EPA is under the impression that VHB is no longer offering services in Connecticut. Logistics of continuation were discussed. The Town has a cooperative agreement with the EPA, and a subcontract is what is in place with VHB. A switch would only happen after this report is finalized. If VHB were to obtain more resources, continuation may continue, but if not, then probably AEComm. This is a $200,000 grant; we have spent $45,000 to this point on task order basis. September 2013 is the timeline for grant completion. The goal is to get this final, useable report, by next month’s meeting, then have special meeting to meet with consultants.
7. New Business
Ms. Dostaler mentioned the Agency should remain proactive regarding opportunities for grants, even though prospects are not good.
8. Public Comment (pertaining to current agenda items only) – None
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9. Confirm Next Meeting (May 21, 2012).
10. Adjournment
Mr. Bristol made a motion to adjourn this meeting at 8:40 p.m., seconded by Chair Wolfram, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Carducci
Recording Secretary
4-29-12
All handouts are made part of these minutes and are available at Town Hall.
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