Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 10/14/2026

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD 
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
MINUTES
WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
October 14, 2026
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MEMBERS PRESENT: 
Chairman Michael Buscetto and Edward Laie 
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MEMBERS ABSENT: 
Kathleen Mullen-Kohl, James Nicholas and:Gia R&Bin 25
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Steve Besade 
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ALTERNATES ABSENT: —_ John Bairos 
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STAFF PRESENT: 
Mark Wujtewicz, Planning Director 
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Katrina Kotfer, Recording Secretary 
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1. 
CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
M. Buscetto called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. S. Besade was seated for K. Mullen-Kohl.
2. 
APPROVAL OF THE August 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes
MOTION: 
Motion made M. Buscetto, seconded by S. Besade, to approve the August 12,
2026 meeting minutes.
VOTE: 
3-0
3. 
NEW BUSINESS
Update Electric Board at Crystal Mall
M. Wujtewicz noted that demolition permits have been issued for the former Sears and Bed,
Bath & Beyond sections. He noted that the exterior site work and utility work should begin
within the next month. The project is anticipated to be completed by spring/summer 2028.
Update 2026 Plan of Conservation and Development
No discussion occurred.
New Projects
No discussion occurred.
Discussion — 2027 Meeting Schedule
The discussion was continued to the November 18, 2026 meeting.
Discussion — 2025/2026 Annual Report
MOTION: 
Motion made M. Buscetto, seconded by S. Besade, to approve the 2025/2026
Annual Report.
VOTE: 
3-0

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4. 
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion — Part Time EDC Community Liaison
M. Wujtewicz reported that 16 applications had been received and has been narrowed down to 5.
5. 
CORRESPONDENCE
None
6. 
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: 
Motion made by M. Buscetto, seconded by S. Besade, to adjourn the
meeting at 5:18 p.m.
VOTE: 
3-0
Respectively submitted,
Kotheien-Ketger
Katrina Kotfer
Recording Secretary