TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Economic Development Commission
302 Main Street • Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475
Telephone (860) 395-3139 • FAX (860) 395-3125
EDC Minutes Thursday, November 8, 2012
Present: Lauren Ashe, John DeCristoforo, David Cole, Jim Keating and Wilma Asch.
Absent: Bruce Greenfield, Maura Richards, Todd Roberts, Liz Swenson
o Secretary Keating called the meeting to order at 7:18 PM in the EDC Office in Town Hall.
o There were no minutes since the October meeting was cancelled.
o Old Business
o Entrance Signs - John DeCristoforo reported that the signs are near completion but
the consensus was that installation be postponed until spring.
o Rack Cards - Lauren Ashe reported that they continue to make progress.
o Home based Business Seminar - Wilma Asch reported that the seminar went very
well. There were about 40 attendees and there was extensive networking.
o Route One Task Force – Jim Keating reported that the task force will be
interviewing two potential consultants to assist in the effort. One of the consultants
is John Mullin, author of the Mullin Report.
o New Business
o Charles Polka has resigned from the EDC. Alternate Maura Richard has been
elevated to full Commissioner.
o Jim Keating and John DeCristoforo reported speaking to Sal Aresco who is not
interested in joining the EDC at this time.
o Former Commissioner Carol Conklin has been proposed as an Alternate
Commissioner. The Board of Selectmen is considering her appointment. On a
Motion (Ashe/Cole) the EDC voted unanimously to recommend Carol Conklin as
Alternate Commissioner.
o Executive Director’s Report
o Wilma Asch distributed her report and commented about several business
openings.
On a Motion (Ashe/Cole) to adjourn Secretary Keating adjourned the meeting at 8:10PM.
Respectfully submitted,
James D. Keating – Secretary
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