North Stonington
Economic Development Commission
40 Main Street
North Stonington, CT 06359
April 16, 2009
Minutes
Meeting Called to Order at 7:35 p.m.
Roll call:
Commissioners in Attendance:
Chair: Bradford Currier, Brent Woodward, Robert Boissevain, Robert Kimball, Linda Pershaec, Marilyn Mackay, Peter Bogoian and Mark Perkins.
Items to add to agenda:
EDC amended ordinance terms were changed to get all commission members terms on municipal election years. Previously they were five year terms and ended between elections.
Treasurer’s report:
Robert Kimball, Treasurer gave report balance $10,373.63 March payments CEDA $100.00 Secretary $46.75. Report put on file.
Review of minutes:
[Motion made by Brent Woodward and seconded by Linda Pershaec to accept minutes of March 18, 2009]. Minutes accepted with one abstention.
OLD BUSINESS:
1) EDC Retention Program
Brad will bring three assignment cards for each member next meeting.
The goal is to have all interviews and information done within a 24 month period. Of the Fifty-four established businesses in town twenty-two have been interviewed. The information should be submitted to the recording secretary.
2) EDC web site
Brad reported that Mark Tate has the information and will get to it as soon as he can.
Bob Boissevain asked why CEDA wasn’t contacted since the motion to do so was made and passed at the last meeting.
Brad Currier said he spoke with Mark and he said he had the information so it didn’t seem necessary to have it done twice.
3) EDC Business directory / survey mailing update, hand-outs, follow-up, and records
Correspondence was emailed by Marilyn Mackay to members concerning the Attorney’s disclaimer clause and the opinion on the directory.
Brad Currier emailed out a copy of the motion made in November to do the directory.
Correspondence was received and read by Secretary from William Ricker concerning the directory.
Marilyn Mackay presented price quotes and gave examples of the directory mailings.
Decision was made to go forth with the printing and mail to each household in town as well as each land owner.
Each page will have the disclaimer on it instead of just the cover page.
[Peter Bogoian made motion that Marilyn Mackay put out a press release explaining what the directory is and a date to respond by with any corrections or omissions. Motion seconded by Robert Kimball.] Passed Unanimously
The Date set is May 16th they can contact EDC through Town Hall Fax, Email or leave message on EDC voice mail. Peter will make follow up contact calls while Marilyn is out of town. A temporary website will be setup with the directory information so each participant can check the accuracy of the listing.
4) RCCD Regulations
EDC needs to confirm they agree with the proposed changes to this zone or want to ask for changes.
The May 21st meeting will be dedicated to this matter.
5) Town of North Stonington’s “Plan of Conservation and Development” EDC input concerns, subjections, and remarks will be submitted to that commission. Brad will check for final draft and have them available at the next meeting.
6) North Stonington Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (NSAHAC) Report “North Stonington Affordable Housing 2008”. Marilyn Mackay reported that they met and discussed housing authority questions. Julie Saven attended the meeting she is working with Juliet.
7) North Stonington Agriculture Steering Committee. Marilyn Mackay the EDC representative reported that they are preparing a survey to be mailed out to the farmers.
8) Follow-up Meeting with Holly Green Association. Brad is attending the Association meeting on May 5th. He is waiting on report from Nick Mullane on the route 2 driveway and signage.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) Board of Finance April 8, meeting, (discussion and comments)
Members present didn’t like the way they were treated by the B.O.F
2) EDC Mission Statement
State of Connecticut has mission statement for Economic Development Commissions.
[Motion was made by Robert Kimball and seconded by Robert Boissevain that when the commission gets time the strategic plan should be looked at. ]
CORRESPONDENCE:
Linda Pershaec, Secretary
Bradford Currier, Chairman
Adjourn:
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Gladys Chase
EDC Recording Secretary
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