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Economic Development Commission
40 Main Street – North Stonington, CT 06359
Phone-860-535-2877x31 – 860-535-4554-Fax
Special Joint Meeting of EDC, Boards of Selectmen & Finance
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Minutes
The meeting convened at 7:07 PM.
In attendance:
EDC: Chair Brett Mastrioanni
Secretary Marilyn Mackay
Robert Kimball
Raymond Geer
Bernard "Bing" Bartick
First Selectman Nicholas Mullane
Selectmen Mark Donahue
Robert Testa
Board of Finance: Chair Dan Spring
Emil Pavlovics
Zoning Enforcement Officer Juliet Leeming
Juliet reported the 2014/15 budget submitted introduced the cost of $30,000 to hire a part-time EDC Economic Development Specialist. Total requested budget amount $35,551.00.
To establish criteria for hiring the above Specialist, Brett introduced a similar employment opportunity request used by the town of Bethel, population +/-18,000 people, issued on December 20, 2012.
Suggestions put forth towards gaining budget approval:
1. Consider raising the salary to $40,000
2. Eliminate consulting fee of $500
3. Consider using a consulting firm vs. hiring an employee
4. Offer selling points, i.e., success stories elsewhere
5. Establish performance measures
6. Establish job description
7. Locate Specialist at Holly Green condominium owned by NS Town.
Budget additional funds for said location. Others felt a Town Hall
presence would be preferable.
8. Schedule EDC budget hearings by February 28 2014
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Although not a "budget" suggestion, a "Point of Pride" public relations campaign for North Stonington was recommended.
Implementation of 2013 Plans
Action Step: Board of Selectmen create a Development Sector Task Force consisting of EDC and other commission, board and committee members with pre-scheduled quarterly meetings.
Motion made by Ray to adjourn; seconded by "Bing", unanimously passed.
Adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilyn Mackay
EDC Secretary
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