North Stonington
Economic Development Commission
40 Main Street
North Stonington , CT 06359
May 21, 2009
Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
Meeting Called to Order: at 7:09 p.m.
Roll call:
Commissioners in Attendance: Marilyn Mackay, Brent Woodward, Peter Bogoian and Brad Currier. Arrived late: Mark Perkins. Absent: Linda Pershaec, Robert Kimball and Robert Boissevain.
Items to add to agenda:
Ann Renehan, John Olson and Dwight Kettlehut attended meeting to discuss an idea of developing a farmer’s market concept on land adjacent to Boondocks. It could be 30,000 feet commercial 30,000 ft affordable housing. Ms. Renehan asked that the commission discuss the concept and offer help by a letter of support for the project idea.
Treasurer’s report:
Robert Kimball, Treasurer was absent but copy of Treasurers report was put on file.
Review of minutes:
April 16, 2009 minutes were accepted as reported. Motion made by Brent Woodward and seconded by Peter Bogoian.
OLD BUSINESS:
EDC Retention Program Brad Currier handed out new property cards to committee members. Each group will bring back a copy of the work sheet and the property card for next meeting.
EDC web site has been updated with the area map but Brad will ask Mark to put the numbers per census chart on the top corner instead of at the bottom. Peter asked that the numbers be checked for accuracy.
EDC Business directory now ready for printing.
Peter Bogoian made the motion that we approve the printing of the business directories at $3,050 for 3,000 copies. Seconded by Brent Woodward and approved. Five members present five approved.
Brent Woodward made a motion to approve the mailing of the 3,000 directories the postage not to exceed $3,000. The bulk postage rate to be used when possible. Seconded by Mark Perkins and approved. Five members present five approved. .
RCCD Regulations & Exhibits (discussion and suggestions) Workshop, the EDC commission to work on the proposed RCCD zone, its location. And regulations. Chaired until next meeting. Please bring your ideas and regulations with you to next meeting.
Town of North Stonington ’s “Plan of Conservation and Development” EDC input concerns, subjections, and remarks. No discussion.
North Stonington Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (NSAHAC) Report “ North Stonington Affordable Housing 2008” , Marilyn Mackay (discussion and suggestions). No report
North Stonington Agriculture Steering Committee. Marilyn Mackay volunteered to be EDC representative. No report
Follow-up Meeting with Holly Green Association.
Marilyn made a motion to host a meeting at Balissimo Grand Hotel - Bistro on June 9, 2009 5-7:30 p.m. to introduce and promote the formation of a Business Association. Cost not to exceed $150.00 for refreshments. Seconded by Mark Perkins and passed. Five members present five approved.
EDC’s goal is to have a Business Association take over the business directory. The website has been set up NSBUSINESS DIRECTORY.ORG
Marilyn will email and make calls to the businesses in the directory inviting them to the meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE: Brad reminded members of upcoming workshop series.
Linda Pershaec, Secretary
Bradford Currier, Chairman
Motion to adjourn was made by Peter Bogoian and seconded by Brent Woodward.
Adjourned meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gladys Chase
EDC Rec. Secretary
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