North Stonington
Economic Development Commission
40 Main Street
North Stonington , CT 06359
July 16, 2009
Minutes
Meeting Called to Order at 7:10 p.m.
Roll call
Commissioners in attendance were Brent Woodward, Marilyn Mackay, Bradford Currier, Peter Bogoian, and Linda Pershaec. Commissioners Absent were Robert Boissevain, Robert Kimball and Mark Perkins.
No items were added to agenda.
Treasurer’s report was not available
Robert Kimball, Treasurer was absent.
Review of minutes from June 18, 2009 Meeting. Motion to accept the minutes was made by Linda Pershaec and seconded by Marilyn Mackay. Vote passed with one abstention.
OLD BUSINESS:
1) EDC Retention Program was discussed Brent W. reported on his visit to the Rotary Businesses/ Tattoo shop, walk-in clinic, beauty parlor, Doctors office, invisible fencing.
2) EDC web site no progress to report.
3) EDC Business directory / follow-up, Marilyn M. gave business meeting update.
About 50 people are interested in a business association. Bylaws have been drafted and a fee of $25 has been set to get the necessary paper filing done.
The next meeting will be August 16 place to be announced but tentatively at The Inn at Lower Farms.
4) RCCD Regulations & Exhibits (discussion and suggestions) Workshop, the EDC commission to work on the proposed RCCD zone, its location and regulations.
Not worked on this month.
5) Town of North Stonington ’s “Plan of Conservation and Development” EDC input concerns, subjections, and remarks.
Not worked on this month.
6) North Stonington Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (NSAHAC) Report “ North Stonington Affordable Housing 2008” , Marilyn Mackay reported that they as a group did their plan and research. The report is available on the Town Webpage.
7) North Stonington Agriculture Steering Committee. Marilyn Mackay volunteered to be EDC representative. Marilyn reported that they received 49 responses to the survey that was sent out to agricultural people in the town.
8) Follow-up Meeting with Holly Green Association No report made.
9) North Stonington Infrastructure/sewers report participation. No update available.
NEW BUSINESS:
Brad C. Reported on the Westerly Hospital pre-care unit that is trying to locate at the Rotary. It would be open 7 a.m -9 p.m. seven days a week. This would be for non emergency care.
Discussion took place concerning the Hewitt Property. Economically what should the Commission be working on if anything for that property?
Should there be shows such as they have at the Grange. Flower shows, Dog Shows Horse shows, etc.
Marilyn or Brad will check to see if the Hewitt Property Committee has any guide lines from the state as to what can be done there.
Correspondence:
Brad has not received any more information from Mr. Ricker about the workshop seminars.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn was made by Marilyn Mackay and seconded by Linda Pershaec.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Gladys Chase
EDC Rec. Secretary
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