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East Lyme Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting May 13, 2008
Members Present: Ed Shapiro, John Jensen, Mary Royce, Richard Gada, Camille Alberti
Also Present: First Selectman, Paul Formica
A. Preliminary Business
1. Call to Order – Chairman Shapiro called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
2. Disposition of Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2008 – Mr. Shapiro asked for additions, deletions or corrections to the April 8, 2008 Regular Meeting.
MOTION: John Jensen moved to accept the April 8, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Economic Development Commission as presented. Seconded by Richard Gada. Motion carried (5-0)
3. Delegations and Guests – There were no delegations or guests.
4. Public Comments – There were no public comments
B. Reports
1. Ex-officio Report – First Selectman, Paul Formica, distributed notes from the Board of Selectmen meeting regarding discussion about the agreement with Discover Our Town, LLC. Although there was concerned voiced by the Selectmen, the Board voted to allow Mr. Formica to sign the agreement but would like a disclaimer developed. Mr. Formica reported that Celebrate East Lyme will be on July 19 and the committee has secured 2/3 of the funding needed. He also reported that the Board of Selectmen voted to send the budget to referendum. The referendum has been set for May 23. The mill rate increase will be minimal. Mr. Formica has met with Matt Cini regarding his plans for development of a Marina and has also met with Marina owners in town. The town will be adding some signs to the Marina district.
2. Chairman’s Report – Mr. Shapiro shared correspondence received from Christopher Knisley and Jay Fisher regarding Gateway Commons.
The Town Clerk discovered some old documents and “memorabilia” from past EDC meetings which Mr. Shapiro shared with the commission members.
Mr. Shapiro has tried to contact Matt Cini to discuss the Marina Plans he has developed.
3. Presentation of Bills – There were no bills this month.
Website RFP process and selection – The commission members were somewhat displeased that the Board of Selectmen failed to understand that there was a “Request for Proposal” (RFP) process used to select a website to promote the Town of East Lyme. A successful bidder was chosen and the fairness was achieved through this process.
New Business Registrant Process – Camille Alberti researched the process for new businesses to register with the town. She shared the documents she received. The commission members were pleased with the process and documents and Mrs. Alberti will draft a letter from the Commission complimenting town employees on the comprehensive packet of materials. The letter will be discussed at the June meeting.
EDC Website – Camille Alberti shared a copy of the Town of Madison’s EDC website. She suggested that the Commission look at the East Lyme EDC website and possibly make additions/changes to enhance the information listed on it. Mr. Shapiro indicated that the Town Webmaster is currently revising all town web pages and it is a good time to make changes.
MOTION: Richard Gada moved to adjourn the Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting of May 13, 2008 at 8:05 p.m. Seconded by Camille Alberti. (5-0) Unanimous.
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