Members present:
Chairperson Anthony, Vice-Chairman Carino, Susan Burnham, Edwina Futtner, Mark Lillis
John Mitchell, Marilyn Morrison, James Murray
Members absent:
Terrie Kyc, Dwight Johnson, Janis Murtha
Alternates present:
John Mitchell sitting in for Commissioner Murtha, Michael Patitucci sitting in for Commissioner Kyc
Alternates absent:
Carolyn Egan
Others Present:
Craig Stevenson, Economic Development Consultant
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairperson Anthony called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Completed.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A motion to approve the minutes of June 22, 2005, regular meeting was made by Commissioner Murray with the following changes made by Vice-Chairperson Carino:
On page three, under Charbonneau Lot 4 Kimberly Drive: The word application should be changed to approval. The sentence should read as follows: “He is looking for conservation commission approval for construction of 9,600 square foot of industrial building”.
On page three under Wentworth Park: Change the word building to owners and the word board should be change to authority. The sentence should read as follows: “They came in to the authority asking for an up front approval for allowing those buildings to be subdivided into separate owners and they wanted the authority to concur with the sewer systems that would permit individual ownership on first and second floors”.
Under Avery Street Christian Reform Church: The words came in for their; should be changed to was given and add connection to the Avery Street Sewer line to the end of the sentence. The sentence should read as follows:
“Avery Street Christian Reform Church: was given their approval for their sewer connection to the Avery Street
sewer line”. The minutes of June 22, 2005, were accepted as amended by Vice-Chairperson Carino and seconded by Commissioner Lillis. The motion was approved with eight Ayes, and one Abstention, from John Mitchell sitting in for Commissioner Murtha.
5. COMMUNICATION AND REMARKS FROM THE EDC CHAIRPERSON
Chairperson Anthony gave a brief verbal report regarding how the Town of Wallingford processes their tax abatements.
Chairperson Anthony gave a brief discussion regarding an ordinance prohibiting tractor-trailer trucks traffic on Beldon Road and Portions of Governor’s Highway in the town of South Windsor (Exhibit A).
Chairperson Anthony sent a resolution to the Governor’s Office, Selectman and Economic Development Commission’s in other town’s regarding the closing of the New London Submarine base (exhibit B), suggesting that they take the same action supporting our Governor, State and Federal officials. Chairperson Anthony would like the ordinance taken with them when they meet with the BRAC Commission on July 6, 2005, in Boston.
6. OLD BUSINESS
a) Report from Planning & Zoning Commission
Chairperson Anthony gave a verbal report on the following businesses:
Birch Mountain Earthworks, LLC: is going through the approval process and having a few minor problems.
Mill on the River: has installing five 20 foot light poles and also landscaping on their parking lot across
Savings Institute: will be locating to a new facility on Sullivan Avenue. Two retail stores will be opening; one will be a restaurant.
Mr. Stevenson stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission is planning a comprehensive review of their regulations. Chairperson Anthony would like a joint meeting between the two commissions.
b) Report from Inland/Wetlands Commission
None
c) Report from Liaison Joseph Carino–Water Pollution Control Authority
Evergreen Run – Buckland Road: Water Pollution Control Authority approved the sewer proposal of Evergreen Run. This is a small commercial development on the East side of Buckland Road next to the entrance of Lowes and Target. There are two new buildings in process; one will be a cell phone company.
7. DISCUSSION ITEM
Craig Stevenson gave a brief verbal report on the following items:
Metals Testing Company will not be seeking a tax abatement from the Town.
Mazak Corporation is moving to Windsor, CT.
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. GENERAL DISCUSSION/CORRESPONDENCE
None
10. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn was made at 8:38 p.m. by Commissioner Futtner and seconded by Commissioner
Lillis and unanimously carried.
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Peggy S. Holcomb
Recording Secretary
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