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Economic Development Commission
40 Main Street – North Stonington, CT 06359
Phone-860-535-2877x31 – 860-535-4554-Fax
EDC MEETING MINUTES
JULY 18, 2013
NEW TOWN HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
Meeting Convened at 6:12 PM
In attendance:
Treasurer: Christine Wagner
Secretary: Marilyn Mackay
Peter Bogoian
Raymond Geer
Robert Kimball
Absent: Chair, David Isom
Vice-Chair, Brett Mastrioanni
Due to the absence of EDC’s Chair and Vice Chair, Treasurer Christine Wagner conducted the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: There was no quorum at the June 20, 2013 meeting. Therefore no minutes were recorded. Minutes of May 16, 2013 were moved by Marilyn, seconded by Bob and unanimously approved.
Treasurer was unable to pick up the current report.
Added Agenda Items:
Initiative “9” Sub-committee report
Next steps for EDPO
Raymond Geer had met with Juliet Leeming re creation of a Brochure packet. Two sample brochures – “A” and “B” – were presented. Commission members preferred “A” and approved printing up to fifty copies (or minimum required) with updated glossy photos at a cost not to exceed $300.00. The Brochure and its contents will be uploaded as well to EDC’s website. Marilyn moved, Bob seconded, passed unanimously.
Marilyn moved, Bob seconded, to move forward with Advanced Municipal Web Services on a website contract in the amount of $1,295. Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion transpired at the June 20, 2013 meeting re the EDPO Workshop that took place on May 31, 2013 at Buon Appetito. Comments included:
- The Workshop failed to discuss key issues
- Subject concentrated on statistics
- Didn’t cover material EDC members had hoped to include
It was agreed to move forward in hiring an EDC Specialist. Will request Juliet to supply a job description.
There was discussion re the Board of Finances’ question “How much money does EDC want?” It was agreed to wait until said monies were needed and then to request them.
An Annual Dues Bill from Secter in the amount of $1,747.00 was received. Marilyn moved, Bob seconded, to pay the bill. It was passed unanimously.
Mail was read by the Secretary including a request from Deborah Donovan of Secter requesting suggested properties for a list of inquiries. Juliet had fulfilled the request.
Meeting adjourned 8 PM.
Next meeting: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 6 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilyn Mackay, Secretary
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