North Stonington
Economic Development Commission
40 Main Street
North Stonington , CT 06359
June 18, 2009
Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m.
Draft Minutes
Meeting Called to Order at 7:05 p.m.
Commissioners in Attendance Peter Bogoian, Marilyn Mackay, Robert Boissevain, Robert Kimball, Bradford Currier, absent Brent Woodward, Mark Perkins and Linda Pershaec.
Items to add to agenda:
Placement of Town signs. The two signs on Route 2 one by the casino and the one by the access road will still need permits to replace them.
Treasurer’s report:
Robert Kimball, Treasurer reported balance of $7,208.14.
Expenditures were mileage for workshops, Recording Secretary, postage and printing of directories.
Motion to accept and put on file made by Peter Bogoian and seconded by Robert Boissevain.
Review of minutes:
May 21, 2009 Minutes accepted as presented. Motion to accept made by Peter Bogoian and seconded by Marilyn Mackay.
Public Participation / Comments: none
OLD BUSINESS:
1) EDC Retention Program was discussed. Brent W. went to the Rotary businesses; Peter B. went to the North Stonington Shell on #216.
Brad spoke with Representative from Auto Stop Restaurant and Subway on #216. They would like to have Grand opening events and would like help with promoting the event.
2) EDC web site information was checked and Mark Tate reported that the population figures on the map are correct.
3) EDC Business directories were mailed out to every household, a business meeting was held and bylaws were distributed for review. Tom Oswald has set up a Yahoo account to keep business owners informed. Another business meeting will take place July1, 2009 at Watermark Restaurant.
4) RCCD Regulations & Exhibits (discussion and suggestions) Workshop, the EDC commission to work on the proposed RCCD zone, its location and regulations. This has been tabled for the July 16, 2009 meeting. Comments and suggestions may be emailed to Brad before the meeting or bring them with you.
5) Town of North Stonington ’s “Plan of Conservation and Development” EDC input concerns, subjections, and remarks. No action on this item.
6) North Stonington Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (NSAHAC) Report “North Stonington Affordable Housing 2008”, Marilyn Mackay reported that Ann Renehan gave presentation on Farmers Village concept.
7) North Stonington Agriculture Steering Committee. Marilyn Mackay reported that 175 surveys were sent out to people listed under agriculture. Thirty seven have been returned so far.
8) Follow-up Meeting with Holly Green Association Brad C. Spoke with Mr. Brewster and plans are still being worked on for presentation.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) North Stonington Infrastructure/sewers report participation. CDM waste water engineering technology is doing a feasibility study of sewer capacity. The cost is $48000.00.
Marilyn Mackay made a motion to have EDC participate by giving the Selectman, Nicholas Mullane $7,000 to use for the CDM Study of waste water engineering. Motion seconded by Robert Kimball. Passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE:
William Ricker asked if the EDC commissioners would be interested in attending the Workshops being held in the Boston area. Mr. Ricker will get the detailed information to Brad C. as soon a possible and Brad will email it out to commission members.
Motion to adjourn made by Marilyn Mackay and seconded by Robert Kimball
Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Gladys Chase
EDC Recording Secretary
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