The Economic Development Commission held a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at the Multi-Purpose Building, Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT. Chairman Chet Hopper called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
PRESENT: Chet Hopper, Robert Rau, Tom Long, Theodore Kreinik, Brian Aumueller, Bruce Walcazk, Kim Danziger, Robert Morey ABSENT: Joseph Hemingway ALSO PRESENT: Diane and Rob Merrifield, Sugar Hill Exxon
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Upon motion of Mr. Danziger, the minutes of the regular meeting of 9/19/06 were unanimously accepted as presented.
COMMUNICATIONS: Chairman Hopper received a letter from Planning and Zoning Chairman, William O’Neil regarding EDC working with the Design Advisory Board on design guidelines for businesses.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Diane and Rob Merrifeld presented an outline of a proposal for expansion of their business at Sugar Hill Exxon. (Attachment A)
REPORTS:
Community Development Director: In the absence of the Community Development Director, Mr. Hopper reviewed the report with the Commission. (Attachment B)
Brownfields: Mr. Long shared a report on brownfields from a meeting he attended in Bridgeport. Bridgeport brownfields were used as models. The report outlined remediation grants. (Attachment C) The Commission was also informed by Mr. Long of a new grants program by the State for brownfields.
Salute to Business: The event was held at Rock Ridge Country Club on October 5, 2006. It was well attended and received positive feedback. The list of invitees will be reviewed before the next event. Press releases will be issued for next year’s Salute To Business.
OLD BUSINESS:
Tech Park: The engineer will be presenting his final drawings on October 19th. The Commission will then start the application process with the Land Use Agencies.
TUV Rheinland: TUV has received the license for the test site from the Town which is on file.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sugar Hill Exxon: Action was tabled until such time when the owners present a more detailed proposal to the Commission.
Budget 2007: A discussion on reallocating more money to the web site and less to print ads took place. Money for consideration for an event to host commercial real estate agencies was suggested. Mr. Hopper asked for members to email him their suggestions for the 2007 budget which is to be in the finance office by November 22, 2006.
Brochure: After discussion, Mr. Danziger moved that Mr. Aumueller investigate offering scholarships to high school students to design an electronic PDF file for the brochure. Motion was seconded and unanimously carried. The file would then be used for print outs as needed.
Destination Newtown: A full page ad for $100 will be taken out for Destination Newtown to be held on November 8, 2006 in the Edmond Town Hall gymnasium. The ad will contain the EDC logo along with bullets for: The Business Incentive Program, Advocates for Businesses and Agency for the Newtown Technology Park. If room allows, the Commission members will be listed.
2007 Meeting Dates: The Commission will continue to meet on the third Tuesday of the month in 2007. A list of those dates was distributed.
Subcommittee Time: It was decided to keep the first Tuesday of the month available for subcommittee meetings as needed. It was also decided that some subcommittee meetings would take place at 6:30 p.m. before the regular scheduled meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Long moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded and unanimously carried. Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Mary Kelley, Clerk
| 
