Members present: Chairperson Murtha, Susan Burnham, Joseph Carino, Edwina Futtner, Dwight Johnson, Marilyn Morrison, and James Murray
Members absent: Mark Lillis
Alternates present: John Mitchell sitting for Mark Lillis
Alternates absent: Michael Patitucci
Others Present: Jan Exmann, Pownal Development Corporation
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairperson Murtha called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Complete
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mr. Jan Exmann from Pownal Development Corporation came before the Commission to discuss the property at 85 Nutmeg Road, the former Hi-G building. He explained that he specializes in problem redevelopment projects. This property has outstanding debt; contamination; and part of the building and parking lot are owned by the adjacent property owner. Mr. Exmann explained that his company would find a LLC interested in the property. The Town would transfer tax liens to the LLC and once the LLC owned the tax liens they would foreclose on property and take title. The environmental issues would also be addressed. The State has identified areas of contamination but did not identify the extent of the contamination. Mr. Exmann explained that would be the next step.
There is a State fund that could cover the rest of the investigation of the contamination and there is also a State fund that could cover the clean up of the contamination. The building and parking lot being part of the abutting owner’s property would also be something that would be worked on. Mr. Exmann explained that he is present tonight to request that this Commission make a recommendation to the town to meet with him and make a decision on this concept. If the town likes the concept an agreement could be drawn up, which the town would have to agree with, and if the town signs the agreement, the project could begin.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Motion to: approve the minutes of the May 24, 2006 Regular Meeting.
Was made by Commissioner Johnson
Seconded by Commissioner Futtner
The motion carried unanimously
5. OLD BUSINESS
By-laws
Chairperson Murtha stated that a By-laws sub-committee was formed consisting of Commissioners Carino, Futtner and Murray. Commissioner Carino went through the changes on the By-laws that the Committee felt is necessary. He then asked the Commission to review the By-laws and this item could be discussed further at the next meeting.
The following are items that were reviewed with suggested changes:
· Item 3 – It is felt that the election of the Chairperson should be every two years and should alternate political party.
· Item 4 – should include the election of a Secretary, which is not to be confused with the Recording Secretary.
· Item 9 – wording should be changed.
· Item 10 – wording should be changed.
· Item 11 – wording should be changed.
South Windsor Development Day
The South Windsor Development Day is scheduled for September 12, 2006. The Commission would like businesses in town to be more involved with this event. The Chambers has e-mailed companies in town regarding this event and will be sending hard copies out. It was suggested that Craig Stevenson go to a Rotary meeting to inform them about this event and also have the event announced on the Community Calendar.
6. COMMITTEE REPORT
Report from Jan Murtha-Planning & Zoning Commission
Evergreen Walk postponed their presentation from the meeting schedule on July 22, 2006; they are schedule to be at the next meeting. A special Economic Development Commission meeting may need to be scheduled so the Commission could hear Evergreen Walk’s proposal.
Report from Joseph Carino, Liaison-Water Pollution Control Commission
Commissioner Carino’s informed Commission members that the Water Pollution Control Authority approved connections to the town’s sewer system for The Shops at Evergreen Walk located on Buckland Road and Adventure Quest located at 100 Bidwell Road.
7. COMMUNICATION AND REMARKS FROM THE EDC COORDINATOR
Mr. Stevenson, Economic Development Consultant reviewed his report to the Commission, (Attachment A).
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. GENERAL DISCUSSION
The Commission discussed the concept that was presented by Mr. Jan Exmann of Pownal Development Corporation.
Motion to: recommend the meeting of the Town Manager and Mr. Jan Exmann
to review a concept plan for property located at 85 Nutmeg Road, former Hi-G building.
Was made by Commissioner Carino
Seconded by Commissioner Futtner
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Morrison
Seconded by Commissioner Carino
The motion was carried unanimously
Respectfully Submitted,
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Deborah W. Reid, Recording Secretary
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