The Economic Development Commission held a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at the Multi-Purpose Building, Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT. Chairman Chet Hopper called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
PRESENT: Chet Hopper, Robert Rau, Tom Long, Theodore Kreinik, Robert Morey, Joseph Hemingway ABSENT: Brian Aumueller, Kim Danziger ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Director, Elizabeth Stocker
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Upon motion of Mr. Hemingway, the minutes of the special meeting of January 30, 2007 were unanimously accepted as presented.
COMMUNICATIONS: Chairman Hopper shared a letter he received regarding a seminar on Homeland Security. Ms. Stocker distributed a letter received from HVCEO regarding the CT Housing Program for Economic Growth.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: NONE
REPORTS:
Tech Park Uses (Zoning/Covenants): Mr. Rau, Mr. Kreinik and Mr. Morey presented the report from their subcommittee. (Attachment A)
Director of Community Development: Ms. Stocker reported that the Market Analysis has been put out for the RFQ and RFP for the Tech Park. She also presented an updated budget accounting to Chairman Hopper.
Police Commission Re: Sandy Hook Parking: Chairman Hopper reported that the Commission has restored the parking spaces on Church Hill Road. Only one will be eliminated next to the parking lot entrance for 100 Church Hill.
Business Incentive Program: Mr. Long reported that after reviewing the criteria of the program and the application of Ever-green Interiors that they do not meet all of the criteria and therefore are not eligible for the program. Some parts of the application had not been completed. After discussion, Mr. Long moved to return the application to Ever-green Interiors for full completion. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Tech Park Agency: Chairman Hopper reported that meetings had been held with all of the agencies involved. They received suggestions, including disposal of the water across the road. Many technicalities are involved and further research needs to be done. A discussion of the velocity of the system for runoff took place. The system cannot be warranted for more than 80% but the system should provide 92%. The Commission would like the engineer to provide proper wording indicating this. Mr. Carboni will be asked to attend a special meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 to answer questions and present a draft.
NEW BUSINESS:
Tech Park Subcommittees: Chairman Hopper wants to ensure that the EDC as the appointed agency for the Tech Park takes the lead on developing plans. Mr. Long suggested the other boards and commissions should be met with informally. Mr. Rau would like to see the implementation of a flow chart to get to the final plan. Ms. Stocker and Mr. Rau will work on it.
Executive Session: Mr. Rau moved to enter executive session at 9:20 p.m. to discuss legal matters and to invite Ms. Stocker to attend. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Executive session was exited at 9:42 p.m.
Mr. Hemingway moved to recommend the real estate transaction as discussed to the Board of Selectmen. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Hemingway moved to adjourn. Motion seconded and unanimously carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Mary Kelley, Clerk
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