Members present: Chairperson Marjorie Anthony, Members Joe Carino, Terrie Kyc, James Murray, Mark Lillis, Janis Murtha, Cliff Slicer
Members absent: Marilyn Morrison, Joseph DeMaio, Edwina Futtner
Alternates absent: John Mitchell, David Fields, Daniel Rys
Alternates present: Dwight Johnson
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairperson Anthony called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Completed
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A motion to approve the minutes of the September 24, 2003, Regular Meeting was made by Commissioner Carino. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Murray and passed unanimously. A motion was made by the Chair to move directly to item #7-New Business, a report from the Town Manager and presentation of the South Windsor budget forecasting model.
COMMUNICATION/REMARKS OF THE EDC CHAIRPERSON
Chairperson Anthony prepared a letter from the Economic Development Commission to the Town Council, Town Manager, and the Town Attorney requesting a review of the O& W Heat Treatment tax abatement. She also sent a copy of the letter to Russell Ohlheiser of O & W on October 8, 2003.
The Chair also stated she was still working on getting new business into Geissler’s Plaza.
OLD BUSINESS
Liaison Reports:
Report from Clifford Slicer, Liaison, Planning and Zoning Commission:
Commissioner Slicer reported that he attended the October 14, 2003 Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting. He stated that it was publicized in the primary agenda and there was an application to increase the maximum number of units and any developments from 100 to 2,000 for senior housing; and to increase the maximum number of units in all developments from 200 to 350. Commissioner Slicer stated that many South Windsor residents are interested in Senior Housing.
Report from Mr. DeMaio, Liaison, Inland/Wetlands:
Commissioner DeMaio did not attend.
Report from Mr. Carino, Liaison, Water Pollution and Control Authority:
Commissioner Carino stated that the only item that he had in their last meeting was South Windsor Technology. It’s a very large 80-acre piece of land located in the south side of Sullivan Avenue, which is developing into a 38 plot commercial industrial park. Commissioner Carino stated they were given approval with conditions. He offered to bring in a map of this operation.
Sub Committee Reports:
Report from the Marketing/Communications Sub Committee:
Chairperson Anthony stated that our next goal was putting some time and effort to establish a TV program for our public access.
b) Report from Commissioner David Fields of the Business Retention Sub-Committee:
Commissioner Lillis had nothing new to report.
c) Report from Research Analysis/Recommendations Sub-Committee:
Chairperson Anthony stated that the report presented by the Town Manager is completed on the town side. She is still waiting for the Board of Education figures, and then a new presentation of the report will be given..
NEW BUSINESS
The Town Manager, Matthew Galligan, gave a presentation of the South Windsor Budget Model forecast provided by CERC. Chairperson Anthony pointed out to the Commissioners that this report does not include the figures from the Board of Education. The Town Manager expressed his appreciation for the help in gathering the information.
The Town Manager gave an update in regards to new businesses interested in moving into the Town and businesses that are going to be expanding. In regards to O & W Heat Treatment, the Town Manager stated that he mentioned the tax abatement to the Town Council and he is preparing the numbers to send to them for review.
The Chair and Commissioners all thanked the Town Manager for his support and presentation.
GENERAL DISCUSSION/CORRESPONDENCE
General discussion was based on the report presented by the Town Manager. The Chair and the Commissioners all agreed that the discussion with the Town Manager was very informative.
Chairperson Anthony suggested to think about some incentives that will help to filled our vacant buildings and store fronts. Commissioner Murray feels that the main factors needed are location, safety, and a good education system.
Commissioner Slicer stated that he liked the Strategic Planning Meetings they had with all the other Boards and Commissioners and suggested they put together another meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. was made by Commissioner Lillis, seconded by Commissioner Murtha and unanimously passed.
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Ether A. Diaz
Recording Secretary
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