1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Vice-Chairperson Murtha called the meeting to order at 7:33
Members present: Vice-Chairperson Janis Murtha, Susan Burnham, Joe Carino, Edwina Futtner, Dwight Johnson, Mark Lillis, and James Murray.
Members absent: Anthony due to surgery, Terrie Kyc, Marilyn Morrison.
Alternates present: John Mitchell
Alternates absent: Michael Patitucci
Others Present: Craig Stevenson, Economic Development Consultant
2. ROLL CALL
Completed
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A motion to approve the minutes of the January 25, 2006 Regular Meeting
Was made by Commissioner Joe Carino,
Seconded by Commissioner Futtner,
The motion was approved with two abstentions due to non attendance.
5. OLD BUSINESS
a) Report from Liaison - Planning & Zoning Commission
None
Report from Liaison-Inland/Wetlands Commission
None
Report from Liaison Joseph Carino–Water Pollution Control Authority
The Grillo Family Limited Partnership was given approval to change property located at 498 Buckland Road from residential to commercial sewer changes.
Burton’s Grill located at 100 Evergreen Way was given approval for the connection to the Town sewerage system.
6. COMMITTEE REPORT
Planning & Zoning delivered through the EDC Secretary the Zoning Regulations Updates. Vice- Chairperson Murtha stated that she would like every member to receive the updates to view. Craig Stevenson, Economic Development Commission Consultant is preparing a consolidated response from any EDC member who would like to send their comments to him. Mr. Stevenson will be meeting with business leaders, developers and the Chamber of Commerce to receive their input to put together this response. He will present this information back to EDC at our next meeting.
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND REMARKS FROM THE EDC CHAIRPERSON
None
Report from Craig Stevenson Economic Development Commission consultant on the following
items:
Craig Stevenson, Economic Development Commission Consultant distributed the Economic Development report (Exhibit A) and gave a brief report. Mr. Stevenson will be meeting with Tracy Powers, the new manager of Evergreen Property. Mr. Stevenson asked if the Commission is interested he will invite Tracy Powers to one of the EDC meeting.
Mr. Stevenson said he thought Development Day was very successful last year and he would like to do it again this year in May. The attending EDC Members thought this would be a good idea. Mr. Stevenson said we would need to think about a speaker.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Vice Chairperson Murtha mentioned the opening of Bangles & Clutch and encouraged members to attend as many of the open houses as possible taken place in South Windsor.
9. GENERAL DISCUSSION/CORRESPONDENCE
None
10. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05
Was made by Commissioner Futtner,
Seconded by Commissioner Burnham,
The motion was carried unanimously.
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Peggy S. Holcomb
Recording Secretary
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