TOWN OF FARMINGTON
DOWNTOWN & BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Thursday - March 20, 2008
MEETING MINUTES
Members Present: Chairman JoAnn Doke, Joan Funk, Debbie Scanlon, and Jeanette Colpitt.
Members Absent: John Fitch and Cindy Snowdon
Chairman Doke called the meeting to order at 6:08pm.
Old Business:
1. Farmington Community Directory - JoAnn noted that Hidden Treasures needed to be deleted and three business needed to be added; Atta-Boy (Dog Training Facility) on Bay Road, 339-9243; Mi Casa Restaurant at 449 Main Street, 755-6977 and Twice Upon A Time at 285-5684.
2. Window Stickers - JoAnn informed the committee that she ordered 100 stickers at $3.00 each and gave the bill to Pam Merrill. She also noted that the Selectmen approved the expenditure on 2/4/08.
3. Ribbon Cuttings - JoAnn said that the ribbon cuttings should probably be on hold until the window decals are done and the committee agreed. The committee discussed that at ribbon cuttings they would like to present the business owner with a window decal, A History of Farmington Book (from the Puddledock Press office), Megan's Welcome Packet for the Town, a membership letter/form and maybe a $5 bunch of flowers. JoAnn and Debbie agreed to draft a membership letter for the next meeting.
4. Review of Minutes -
a. Joan Funk motioned to approve the 10-3-07 minutes as written, 2nd Deb Scanlon. Motion carried with Jeanette Colpitt abstaining.
b. Joan Funk motioned to approve the 11-7-07 minutes as written, 2nd JoAnn Doke. Motion carried with Jeanette Colpitt abstaining.
New Business:
1. Ribbon Cuttings - JoAnn explained that she received a letter from the Town Planner, Dan Merhalski, requesting to know how many paper copies of the Master Plan the committee would need. Joan commented that the committee would only need one for the Chair and then everyone could work off that one. JoAnn will request one copy from Dan.
2. Welcome Signs - Deb brought a sample letter for the signs and the committee suggested having John Fitch look at the sign and evaluate if the letter is the correct size. They also discussed that they need to look at the municipal parking lot sign as well for renovations.
3. Next meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2008 at 6 pm.
Deb Scanlon motioned to adjourn, seconded by Joan Funk, Motion passed with all in favor.
Chairman Doke adjourned the meeting at 7:03pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Brandy Sanger
Recording Secretary
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