March 4, 2008
Economic Development Committee Meeting
Members present: Selectmen’s Representative Paula Proulx, Sylvia Arcouette, Barry Elliott and Cindy Snowdon
Staff present: Daniel Merhalski
Meeting started at 7:12 am.
Review of Minutes: Barry’s last name is spelled with ‘2’ ‘t’s. Barry made a motion to accept as amended. Sylvia seconded. All in favor.
EDC Membership: Position available 7-11. Steve Durance was allowed by the Selectmen to be let go. It is reported that Sharla Rollins has given her notice due to job constraints. Nicole Tisher (Td Bank North) was asked to fill in as a representative and she said she would love to. Dan will send a special invitation. Barry suggested having Selectmen send Sharla a thank you-send letter or a plaque or whatever is appropriate. Sylvia motioned to present a plaque to Sharla seconded by Barry. All in favor. Paula will bring to Selectmen Monday night.
Survey Punch List: Was given to Selectmen as a memo. Barry: should be presented as a committee to BOS – here is information; let’s have discussion on what to do with it. Do the BOS agree with these suggests, set priorities, set up implementation. Present after March elections. Dan said TIF district was looked at as same area survey was taken from. Paula asked Dan if TIF Districts should expand to route 11. Affordable housing off route 11 was another possibility and there are other areas to be looked at Dan is also looking into buying local-will put discussion on next agenda. Barry suggested getting businesses involved-Sylvia said we should get the downtown Committee to be part. Discussion ensued on how to help businesses find their niche. Will discuss Route 11 comprehensive plan as well as
agricultural businesses. Slyvia excussed at 8:35 am.
Next meeting agenda:
- Discussion on how to present survey punch list to BOS.
- Discussion on “buy local” plan.
- Comprehensive plan for Route 11
- Review of Minutes
- Any other business to come before the Committee
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 Am
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