1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Commissioner Mitchell called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Commissioner Mitchell called for a silent prayer in memory of Chairperson Anthony.
Members present: Susan Burnham, Joe Carino, Dwight Johnson.
Members absent: Vice-Chairperson Murtha, Edwina Futtner, Terri Kyc, Mark Lillis, Marilyn Morrison, and James Murray.
Alternates present: John Mitchell sitting in for Vice-Chairperson Murtha, and Michael Patitucci sitting in for Mark Lillis
Alternates absent: None
Others Present: Craig Stevenson, Economic Development Consultant,
Andy Mahoney, Owner of A.M.E. Plumbing & Heating, LLC,
Peter DeMallie, Principal & President of Design Professionals, Inc.
2. ROLL CALL
Complete
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Andy Mahoney, owner of A.M.E. Plumbing & Heating, LLC would like to relocate from East Granby. Mr. Mahoney would like a form of endorsement from EDC to support the project for a site plan. Commissioner Mitchell asked if the members would support this and it was agreed unanimously.
Peter DeMallie gave a brief discussion regarding A.M.E. Plumbing & Heating, LLC and the different Commissions A.M.E. Plumbing & Heating, LLC will have to go through. Mr. DeMallie stated that A.M.E. Plumbing & Heating, LLC would like EDC to entertain a tax partnership. Mr. DeMallie said AMK Welding is considering another expansion and would like a tax abatement for their expansion.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A motion to approve the minutes of the March 22, 2006 Regular Meeting
Was made by Commissioner Carino
Seconded by Commissioner Johnson
The motion was carried unanimously
5. COMMITTEE REPORT
a) Report from Liaison – Planning & Zoning Commission
Information was included in yo9ur packet this month.
b) Report from Liaison – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission
Information was included in your packet this month.
Commissioner Carino suggested that the reports from Planning & Zoning Commission and Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission should report information considered to be of direct interest to the EDC. Items such as temporary permits, residential subdivisions, etc. have very little to contribute to our work.
c) Report from Liaison Joseph Carino – Water Pollution Control Authority
Sewer lines for AMK Welding were approved.
6. OLD BUSINESS
Development Day – will be held at Maneeley’s Banquet Facility. Mr. Stevenson, Economic Development Consultant said the date is not final yet. Mr. Stevenson thinks tht it would be a good idea to have the speakers provide information on ways to finance the project. He would like to bring in someone from the state, to talk about the Connecticut Development Authority, Connecticut Innovations and DECD regarding the financial programs that is available, if a business wants to expand or start anew business.
The Metro Hartford Alliance Revolving Loan Fund provides regional loan funds. The Hartford Development Corporation, offer products for retail business, manufactures (smaller business). It was suggested that EDC can have someone do a presentation of a project they are doing in town. Mr. Stevenson thinks that Development day should be short, maybe two/two and half hours in the morning and do a breakfast to keep the cost down.
Status of Planning & Zoning Regulations: Mr. Stevenson felt that the major issue was agriculture.
The following comments were presented in writing:
a) Parking
b) Mix Use Regulations especially the outside storage problem.
c) Signage Regulations
Electronic Billboard – The members thought the idea was a unique idea as well as a good idea. The members asked Mr. Stevenson to draft a resolution. The attending members voted unanimously.
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND REMARKS FROM THE EDC CHAIRPERSON
Report from Craig Stevenson, Economic Development Commission Consultant on the following items:
There was a brief report given regarding the Economic Development Report which was distributed (Exhibit A).
Mashpee Commons is similar to Evergreen Walk and Mr. Stevenson thinks this would be a good place for a field trip (Exhibit B).
8. NEW BUISNESS
The letter addressed to Ms. Murtha regarding the citizens survey was mailed to each EDC ember in their packets. EDC members were asked to submit questions or issues to be considered for the survey to Mr. Stevenson via E-ail or call Peggy.
9. GENERLA DISCUSSION/CORRESPONDENCE
None
10. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 P.M.
Was made by Commissioner Carino
Seconded by Commissioner Johnson.
The motion was carried unanimously
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Peggy S. Holcomb, Recording Secretary
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