Members present: Chairperson Anthony, Vice-Chairman Carino, Susan Burnham, Edwina
Futtner, Dwight Johnson, Terrie Kyc, Mark Lillis, Janis Murtha, and James Murray.
Members absent: Marilyn Morrison and James Murray
Alternates present: None
Alternates absent: John Mitchell and Michael Patitucci
Others Present: Craig Stevenson, Economic Development Consultant
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairperson Anthony called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Completed
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Cate Evans, Executive Director for South Windsor Chamber of Commerce, introduced herself to the EDC members. Ms. Evans said, she would like to learn more about EDC and to be a resource for EDC.
Douglas Nation of Adventure Quest gave a presentation regarding his business. He would also like EDC member’s support in getting a zoning amendment from the Town of South Windsor. Craig Stevenson, Economic Development Consultant distributed a Zoning Regulations Amendment (Exhibit A) that he would like to have submitted. Mr. Nation has asked Mike Alves, of CT Wave AAU Basketball Organization to come on board and provide a basketball facility for the kids. South Windsor will be the official home of CT Wave. Mr. Alves gave a brief discussion regarding the difficulty finding a place to play basketball. EDC members had a brief discussion regarding the types of events and the uniqueness of this project. Adventure Quest will not be asking the Town of South
Windsor for a tax abatement.
Peter R. DeMallie, Principal & President of Design Professionals, Inc., gave a brief presentation regarding Dst Output phase 3. They are asking the Town for a tax abatement. Peter would also like EDC’s support on Dave Brown’s Industrial Park, Governor’s Highway, and the Re-sub division approval on October 11, 2005 at the Planning & Zoning meeting. There was also a brief discussion between Mr. DeMallie and member’s regarding Dr. Grillo at 498 Buckland Road, Mr. DeMallie would like the EDC Member’s to support this as an Economic Development project on November 3, 2005 at the Zoning Board of Appeals.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A motion to approve the minutes of the July 27, 2005, Regular Meeting
Was made by Vice-Chairperson Carino
Seconded by Commissioner Lillis
The motion was carried unanimously
5. COMMUNICATION AND REMARKS FROM THE EDC CHAIRPERSON
6. OLD BUSINESS
· L.A. Fitness - is open on Buckland Road.
· Highland Park - is going along well.
· Verizon - will be going into Ever Green Run, but it will not be attached to Old Navy.
· Country Hair Design – Will be moving across the street from their current location.
· G&R Marina – on Route 5 is putting up a building behind the original building to house boats in the winter for customers.
· Hartford Trucking – went for a zone change for the Ten-Pin Bowl property and 4 acres of Ed King’s property.
a) Report from Chairperson Anthony - Planning & Zoning Commission
· Grillo Family Limited Partnership - is requesting a site plan approval for the construction of 3,158 sq. ft. of office property.
· Charbonneau lot 4 - is requesting a site plan approval for a 9,600 sq. ft. manufacturing facility located on Kimberly Drive.
· Birch Mountain Earthworks, LLC - would like a special exception to their application on site plans of development of
construction of a 5,000 sq. ft. building located on lots 11, 23, & 55 Kimberly Drive for the operation of a landscaping business.
· Dawn Swartzlander is requesting a special exception and site plan development to operate an animal grooming salon to be
known as
Pupperdoos, LLC Grooming Salon at 601B Sullivan Avneue.
Report from Chairperson Anthony-Inland/Wetlands Commission
· Red Land Brick - on John Fitch Boulevard is looking to expand their Claim Mining Operation on John Fitch Boulevard and
Strong Road.
c) Report from Liaison Joseph Carino–Water Pollution Control Authority
· Birch Mountain Earthworks, LLC - was given approval for connection to the Town sewer system.
· Sandra Drive Lot 4 -was given approval for connection to the Town sewer system.
· ECHN - was given approval for a new connection using a pump on the corner of Buckland Road & Deming Street.
· Bellni’s Italian Eatery – was given approval for a grease/oil separator and a pump system.
7. DISCUSSION ITEM
Report from Craig Stevenson Economic Development Commission consultant on the following items:
Mr. Stevenson distributed copies of Growth Opportunities (Exhibit B) and gave a brief discussion regarding the Growth Opportunities
8. NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Commissioner Murtha to support the project Adventure Quest at 100 Bidwell Road. The EDC Member’s would like Chairperson Anthony to appear at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on October 11, 2005, to advise them EDC is in favor of the Zoning resolution amendment.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Burnham.
The motion was carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Murtha for the “EDC Members to endorse the project at 498 Buckland Road better known as Dr. Grillo and for Chairperson Anthony and Craig Stevenson, Economic Development Consultant to sit down and come up with the proper terminology”.
Seconded by Commissioner Futtner
The motion was carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Futtner that “EDC Members support the Executive Court Industrial Park on Governor’s Highway, and for Chairperson Anthony and Craig Stevenson, Economic Development Consultant to sit down and come up with the proper terminology to be endorsed this project”.
Seconded by Commissioner Kyc
The motion carried unanimously
9. GENERAL DISCUSSION/CORRESPONDENCE
Vice-Chairperson Joseph Carino read a newspaper article from September 28, 2005, edition of the Wall Street Journal regarding the economic incentives that some state and local governments offer to attract business, which is being challenged in the Supreme Court (Exhibit C).
10. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m
Was made by Commissioner Murtha
Seconded by Sue Burnham
The motion was carried unanimously
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Peggy S. Holcomb
Recording Secretary
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