Members present: Chairperson Marjorie Anthony, Vice Chairman Joseph Carino, Members, Marilyn Morrison, James Murray, and Clifford Slicer
Members absent: Alternates David Fields and John Mitchell
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairperson Anthony called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Completed.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Ms. Fern Cytryn appeared before the commission to introduce herself and her sister Ruth.
Ms. Cytryn is a Pediatric Dentist who is planning on starting a new practice in town. They wanted to inform the commission that they are in the process of preparing a business plan, and they are working with an architect. They are planning on moving to the Deming Street/Buckland Road area. The members welcomed them and wished them well.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A motion to approve the minutes of the April 24, 2002, Regular Meeting was made by Commissioner Murray, seconded by Commissioner Carino and unanimously approved.
COMMUNICATION/REMARKS OF THE EDC CHAIRPERSON
Chairperson Anthony discussed the receipt of a letter from 420 John Fitch Boulevard. The letter was addressed to the Commission and stated some of their objections to the EDC position regarding their Special Exception application. The Planning and Zoning Commission are considering the application and the EDC has voiced opposition to its approval. After a lengthy discussion, the consensus was not to respond to the letter and that no further contact needed to be made. They have not made a request to appear before the commission.
The Commissioner stated that she has shown the Hi-G building to a prospective client. There has been a significant clean up to the interior of the building but she reported that now the exterior needs some work.
The Chair then discussed her May 20, 2002 appearance before the Town Council. The EDC, in conjunction with CERC, (CT Economic Resource Center) presented their Fiscal Impact Analysis of Evergreen Walk. Ms. Anthony reported that there was favorable response to the report and asked for comments from other members that were present. Commissioner Clifford responded that he also was very impressed with the presentation and heard positive comments on the projected revenue to the town.
OLD BUSINESS
Report from Clifford Slicer, Liaison, Planning and Zoning: Commissioner Slicer reported that the commission members have agreed that more senior housing is needed. The P & Z are also supporting the South Windsor Technology Center.
Report from Mr. DeMaio, Liaison, Inland/Wetlands: Mr. DeMaio was not present.
Report from Mr. Carino, Liaison, Water Pollution and Control Authority: Mr. Carino reported that the WPCA approved the sewer system for the new executive golf course on Brookfield Street. The Commissioner reports that they will be adjusting the sewer rate at their next meeting. Costs have been rising and the rate will go up slightly but is expected to stay in the moderate range compared to other towns.
Report from the Marketing/Communications Sub Committee: There was no report this month.
Report from Commissioner Mark Lillis of the Business Retention Committee: Commissioner Lillis received fourteen responses to date from the Business Survey they are conducting and will prepare a summary analysis of the information for the commission.
Report from Chairman Anthony of the Research/Analysis Committee: There was an extensive discussion during the Chairperson
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Anthony reminded the members that there would be a joint meeting with the Board of Education on Monday, June 10, 2002 at 6:30 PM.
There was a discussion of the presentation by Kevin McCann, Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission at the Council meeting May 20th. He presented a draft of the
Chairman Anthony stated that Between Rounds would be asking for tax abatement soon. She has urged them to begin the application process before the construction begins at their new location.
Several ideas were exchanged regarding the status of the Charbonneau property and the utility question. Commissioner Carino emphasized that he has stated to Mr. Charbonneau that he should complete an application to the town, convincing them that any improvements made will benefit the town but also that there would be many advantages to him. Sewer line installation will make it more attractive to prospective tenants and banks. Ms. Anthony will call and speak to him to get an update.
The Chairperson told the commission that the Redevelopment Agency, with a recommendation from the EDC, has presented the plan for the Rt. 291/30 infrastructure. The first plan was not received on time as it should have been, but the town is in line for the next 20 million of available funds.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made at 9:00 PM by Commissioner Slicer, seconded by Commissioner Murray and unanimously carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Beaudry
Recording Secretary
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