Members present: Chairperson Marjorie Anthony, Members Joe Carino, Terrie Kyc, Clifford Slicer, James Murray, Mark Lillis, Edwina Futtner
Members absent: Joseph DeMaio, Janis Murtha, Marilyn Morrison
Alternates absent: David Fields
Alternates present: Daniel Rys
John Mitchell, sitting for Janis Murtha
Dwight Johnson
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairperson Anthony called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Completed.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A motion to approve the minutes of the June 24, 2003, Special/Joint Meeting was made by Commissioner Carino. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Futtner and passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATION/REMARKS OF THE EDC CHAIRPERSON
Chairperson Anthony stated that the video is just about complete, there was a problem with the audio, but it should be ready shortly.
The Chair also stated that Franklin Distributors is staying in South Windsor; they were considering a move to East Windsor. They are putting on a slab addition for their cooler, which will free up space inside that they need for storage.
OLD BUSINESS
Liaison Reports:
Report from Clifford Slicer, Liaison, Planning and Zoning Commission:
Commissioner Slicer stated that at the last meeting he attended, the Intervenors of Evergreen Walk dominated the time.
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 they approved sewers to three areas: ECHN, Shops at EvergreenWalk , and the Expo Design Home Depot. He questioned the Town Attorney regarding the impending lawsuits against Evergreen Walk, the Town Attorney said they can all be heard by one Judge. Commissioner Carino also stated that the South Windsor Tech Center would be developing 43 acres off Sullivan Avenue into Commercial Building lots; they were given conditional approval.
Sub Committee Reports:
Report from the Marketing/Communications Sub Committee:
The Chair had nothing new to report other than the video being almost finished.
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:
The Chair had nothing to report, as there have been no meetings since the last report.
Tax Incentive Program:
The members suggested a few changes, mostly grammatical, even though it has already passed the Council. Commissioner Carino suggested sending a letter to the Mayor to review the changes. The members agreed.
NEW BUSINESS
None
GENERAL DISCUSSION/CORRESPONDENCE
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. was made by Commissioner Slicer, seconded by Commissioner Rys and unanimously passed.
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Debbie Kocher
Recording Secretary
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