Economic Development Committee Meeting
April 8, 2009
Members Present: Richard Stanley, Barry Elliott, Sylvia Arcouette, Paula Proulx.
Cindy Snowdon-Excused.
Staff Present: Dan Merhalski
Meeting convened at 7:10am.
- Contact Nicole Tisher: Contacted but no response yet. Paula will try to contact her.
- Introduction of new member Richard Stanley.
- Nomination of Vice Chairman: Paula nominates Barry Elliott seconded by Sylvia Arcouette. Barry accepts, no discussion, a vote is taken. All in favor of Barry Elliott as Vice Chairman.
- Need minute’s taker. Sylvia suggested Debbie Kennedy. Barry asked if Megan was Selectmen’s Secretary.
- Showed Sharla’s plaque. Should be presented at Selectmen’s meeting. Notify EDC by e-mail when presentation is given.
- Review of Minutes: Barry motioned to approve as amended; copy of amendments attached. Sylvia seconded all in favor. Rich abstained.
- Discussion of Punch List: Will be placed on Selectmen’s agenda May 11 to present list. The EDC will prepare presentation at May 6th meeting. Barry stated that this may be more than enough information for the Selectmen to digest, Sylvia agreed. Action: copy of survey needed. Dan will create a PowerPoint to explain TIF Districts and façade improvements.
“Buy Local” discussion-Dan presented findings of research concerning buy local programs. $1 spent locally yields $6 economically; need to give incentive to have people buy in town.
Barry excused at 8:15am/returned at 8:30am.
Discussion ensued on ‘Buy Local’ program and what it will entail
- Set agenda for May 6, 2009 meeting:
- Review Minutes
- Model for ‘buy Local’ Program
- Punch List Discussion /Presentation for Selectmen
- TIF District Power Point Presentation
- Any Other Business to Come Before the Committee
Sylvia motioned to adjourn seconded by Rich. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:45am.
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