Members present: Vice Chairperson Murtha, Joseph Carino, Marilyn Morrison, James Murray, Dwight Johnson, Mark Lillis, and Edwina Futtner
Members absent: Susan Burnham and Terri Kyc
Alternates absent: John Mitchell, and Michael Patitucci
Others Present: None
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairperson Murtha called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Complete
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Motion to: approve the minutes of the April 26, 2006 Regular Meeting.
Was made by Commissioner Carino
Seconded by Commissioner Johnson
The motion carried unanimously
5. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Craig Stevenson, Economic Development Coordinator explained that Development Day was originally scheduled for June 13, 2006, but because of administrative delays it will be rescheduled until June 27, 2006.
Budget
The Commission will be funding $3,000 for an electronic billboard. Maneeley’s will cost approximately $1,000 for Development Day. There will be incidental expenses associated with this event so $1,000. will be kept in reserve. Vice Chairperson Murtha stated she would like to meet with Craig Steven and Matthew Galligan regarding the budget.
6. COMMITTEE REPORT
a) Report from Vice Chairperson Murtha-Planning & Zoning Commission
Minutes will be distributed to each Commission member for their review/comment.
Report from Vice Chairperson-Inland Wetlands Commission
Minutes will be distributed to each Commission member for their review/comment.
c) Report from Joseph Carino, Liaison-Water Pollution Control Commission
Commissioner Carino told Commission members that the Water Pollution Control Authority approved connection to the town’s sewer system for a commercial building located on Buckland Road.
7. COMMUNICATION AND REMARKS FROM THE EDC CHAIRPERSON
Mr. Stevenson, Economic Development Consultant, gave a verbal report to the Commission. He stated that A & E Plumbing has received their variance request from the Zoning Board of Appeals. AMK Welding has received the necessary forms to request a tax abatement. Mr. Stevenson will contact them for that information in order for this process to continue.
The $350,000 square foot distribution center is presently considering two locations in South Windsor. Either site will not create a lot of impacts because the site will be used mostly for storage. More information will be provided at the next meeting.
Class A Corporate Center
Mr. Stevenson has provided the necessary information to the State. There are two sites being considered, one is the I-291 property, and the other is property on the corner of Kennedy Road and Sullivan Avenue. Information was provided regarding the Town of South Windsor, as well as, a tax abatement that would be 100% for 7 years.
Mr. Stevenson then reviewed the small business leads that are being pursued.
Mashopee Commons
The Town Manager, Director of Planning and the Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson have been informed that the Economic Development Commission would like to take a trip to Mashapee Commons in Massachusetts. The Mashapee Commons has been very successful and it is believed that Evergreen Walk should be developed in the same manner. It has created a pedestrian oriented community where you can live, work, seek entertainment and shop in the same area. This concept/field trip will be discussed further with Town Officials.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and election of new Chairperson
Motion to: elect Jan Murtha as Chairperson for the Economic Development Commission.
Was made by Commissioner Morrison
Seconded by Commissioner Johnson
Secretary cast one ballet
Seconded by Commissioner Murray
The motion carried unanimously
The election of a Vice Chairperson will be done when more members have been appointed to the Commission.
Chairperson Murtha stated she would like a sub-committee formed in order to review/change the current By-Laws.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Murtha
Seconded by Commissioner Lillis
The motion was carried unanimously
Respectfully Submitted,
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Deborah W. Reid, Recording Secretary
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