MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MADDEN ROOM WEDNESDAY, October 26, 2011
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL TIME: 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Chairperson Louise Neary, Joseph Carino, Susan Burnham, Edwina Futtner, Joseph Kennedy, Alternate Gary Waterhouse, Bill Jodice and Mark Lillis
ABSENT: Dwight Johnson, James Murray, Linda Jeski and Alternate John Mitchell
1. Call Meeting to Order: Chairperson Neary called the meeting to order at 7:30p.m.
2. Roll Call: The above-mentioned members were introduced.
3. Public Participation: None.
4. Approval of Minutes
Minutes from Regular Meeting on 9/28/2011: A motion was made by Commissioner Futtner and seconded by Commissioner Burnham to approve the minutes of September 28, 201 with the following corrections: Member attendance should state John Mitchell instead of Joseph; motion for tax abatement should say four years not three for DBA Metals testing and at the top of page 3 correct to state: “…should be time. When…” The motion was unanimously approved. Motion passed.
5. Old Business
CT Studios Update: Chairperson Neary spoke with Town Manager Matt Galligan to get an update but Mr. Galligan is unable to comment at this time.
6. Committee Report
Report from Joseph Carino, Liaison - Water Pollution Control Authority: Commissioner Carino reported that the WPCA received an application from a new magnet school and that the application was accepted. The magnet school will be located on Long Hill Road just before I-291.
Report from Louise Neary and Sue Burnham - Discover South Windsor: Chairperson Neary stated that the October meeting was cancelled and the November meeting hasn’t been scheduled yet.
Report from Mark Lillis, Liaison - Joint EDC and Planning & Zoning Commission: Chairperson Neary has requested that this item be removed from the agenda.
7. Communications and Remarks
Report from Louise Neary, Chairperson: Chairperson Neary attended a Chamber luncheon recently and met the owner of Carla’s Pasta and learned that they are looking at other locations out of state.
Commissioner Burnham asked how people interested in attending any EDC meeting should alert the commission of their interest. Chairperson Neary stated that they should contact town hall. Chairperson Neary learns about presentations through the information on the agenda. Chairperson Neary will find out if there are any plans for hiring a new coordinator or whom a company should contact in town hall for guidance. Commissioner Lillis stated that there are procedures in place for the commission’s role in town government. Commissioners discussed the fact that the commission had voted on abatement applications in the past but that the vote now is made by the town council.
Commissioner Burnham stated that a survey was sent to town commissions from Planimetrics regarding the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development and read the information for the other commissioners. Chairperson Neary believes that the company is looking for various replies and that the commission could either reply individually or as a commission. Commissioner Lillis believes that members should reply individually to provide more diverse suggestions and opinions. Chairperson Neary would like commissioners to contemplate the survey and be prepared to discuss and formulate a response by the commission at the November meeting (11/16/2011).
8. New Business: None.
9. General Discussion: None.
10. Adjournment: A motion was made by Commissioner Futtner and seconded by Commissioner Burnham to adjourn at 8pm and was unanimously approved. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Potter
Clerk
Approved: 11/16/2011
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