The Economic Development Commission held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at the Multi-Purpose Building, Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT. Chairman Chet Hopper called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m.
PRESENT: Chet Hopper, Robert Rau, Tom Long, Robert Morey, Joseph Hemingway, Kim Danziger ABSENT: Brian Aumueller, Theodore Kreinik ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Director, Elizabeth Stocker, Town Attorney, David Grogins
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Upon motion of Mr. Danziger, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 20, 2007 and the special meeting of March 6, 2007 were unanimously accepted as presented.
COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Peter Scott contacted Mr. Hopper regarding his proposal for a recreation center on Mt. Pleasant Road. Mr. Scott will be invited to attend the next meeting of the EDC.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
REPORTS:
Director of Community Development: Ms. Stocker presented her report to the Commission. (Attachment A) A discussion of the web site took place. Mr. Long and Ms. Stocker will be meeting with the potential provider and should have a contract ready for the next meeting. Ms. Stocker also reported the $125,000 STEAP Grant has been received and the agreement is under review.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 7:50 p.m. Mr. Morey moved to enter executive session to discuss legal matters. Motion seconded and unanimously carried. Ms. Stocker, Attorney Grogins and the clerk were invited to attend.
Executive session was exited at 9:15 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
Sub Committee Tech Park Zoning:
Mr. Rau, and Mr. Morey reported that their committee has reviewed the NAIC codes to consider accepted uses. The committee compiled a list of suggested uses. (Attachment B) They will continue to meet to consider the appropriate uses.
Tech Park Marketing Plan RFQ:
Mr. Hopper, Mr. Long and Mr. Rau reported they have begun evaluating the submitted RFQ’s. The list will be narrowed down to two or three firms who will then be interviewed.
Review of Outstanding Business Incentive Plans:
The request for the Business Incentive Program by Architectural Glass, Inc. will be on the Board of Selectmen’s agenda for Monday, April 2, 2007. The expensive equipment that will be included in their business for personal property tax should be noted. TNT Partnership needs to document the items for their personal property tax and reapply to the Legislative Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
Steering Committee for Development of Final Presentation:
Mr. Danziger moved to amend his motion of March 6, 2007 to eliminate the three workshops on the advice of legal counsel. Motion seconded and unanimously carried. The committee has scheduled meetings with the Planning and Zoning Commission, Inland Wetlands Commission and Conservation Commission to present the draft plan and receive input from the commissions.
Adjournment:
Mr. Morey moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded and unanimously carried. Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Mary Kelley, Clerk
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