Members present: Chairperson Murtha, Susan Burnham, Joseph Carino, Edwina Futtner, Mark Lillis, Krista Marchesseault, Donald Mercure, Marilyn Morrison, and James Murray
Members absent: Dwight Johnson
Alternates present: Roseann Williams sitting for Dwight Johnson
Alternates absent: John Mitchell and Michael Patitucci
Others Present: Craig Stevenson, Economic Development Consultant
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairperson Murtha called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Complete
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Motion to: approve the minutes of the July 26, 2006 Regular Meeting.
Was made by Commissioner Futtner
Seconded by Commissioner Murray
The motion carried unanimously
5. OLD BUSINESS
EDC By-Laws
Commissioner Carino explained that the By-Laws Committee had met to review and make changes to the By-Laws. Updated By-laws will be sent out to the Commission via mail at the beginning of October. A copy of the original 1993 edition of the by-laws will also be sent to the Commission. Discussion will ensue regarding the by-laws at the next scheduled meeting.
6. COMMITTEE REPORT
Report from Jan Murtha-Planning & Zoning Commission
Chairperson Murtha will explore the possibility of a representative from Evergreen Walk being available to discuss their application that is before the Planning & Zoning Commission to add multi-family residential uses as a Special Exception use under certain conditions in the Buckland Gateway Development zone.
7. COMMUNICATION AND REMARKS FROM THE EDC COORDINATOR
Mr. Stevenson, Economic Development Consultant reviewed his report to the Commission, (Attachment A).
8. NEW BUSINESS
Election of Vice Chairperson
Motion to: nominate Krista Marchesseault as Vice Chairperson
Was made by Commissioner Morrison
Seconded by Commissioner Mercure
Motion to: close the nomination for Vice Chairperson
Was made by Commissioner Carino
Seconded by Commissioner Murray
Secretary cast one ballet for Marchesseault as Vice Chairperson
9. GENERAL DISCUSSION
Chairperson Murtha stated that a table will be reserved at the Annual Dinner Meeting & Business Person of the Year Award Ceremony being held on Thursday, September 28, 2006.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Lillis
Seconded by Commissioner Morrison
The motion was carried unanimously
Respectfully Submitted,
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Deborah W. Reid, Recording Secretary
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