Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 01/09/2025

MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Buscetto Kathleen Mullen-Kohl
MEMBERS ABSENT: Edward Lusher, James Nicholas
FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
MINUTES
WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
January 9, 2025
WATERFORD TOWN HALL
5:00 PM
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STAFF PRESENT: Jonathan E, Mullen, AICP, Planning Directo aN ee
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1, CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES ae’ = S
The meeting was called to order at 5:00. J. Lawrence was appointed to sit for KeaLushtet.
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
MOTION: Motion made by K. Mullen-Kohl, seconded by J. Lawrence, to nominate
G. Russo as Chair. G. Russo stated that he would prefer to be Vice-Chair.
K. Mullen-Kohl withdrew the motion.
MOTION: Motion made by G. Russo, seconded by K. Mullen-Kohl, to nominate M.
Buscetto as Chair.
VOTE: 4-0
MOTION: Motion made by M. Buscetto, seconded by K. Mullen-Kohl, to add a
Vice-Chair position to the Commission, and to nominate G. Russo to that
position.
VOTE: 4-0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — December 12, 2024
MOTION: Motion made by K. Mullen-Kohl, seconded by J. Lawrence to approve the
minutes of the November 14, 2024 meeting with the correction that J.
Lawrence was present, and also to change her name from Julie Greco to
Julie Lawrence.
VOTE: 4-0
UPDATE ON NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESSES
J. Mullen stated that a new nail salon was proposed for the vacant building located at 36
Clark Lane, and also updated the Commission on the construction status of the BestWay
gasoline station and convenience store at 118 Boston Post Road.

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J. Mullen informed the Commission that he had been invited by the Women’s Business
Development Council to attend an event at Positive Vibes Pilates located at 106 Boston
Post Road.
M. Buscetto and G. Russo requested that there be discussion with the First Selectman
regarding using Cohanzie School as a business incubator space.
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e Upcoming EDC Sponsored Events
J. Mullen stated that the Women’s Business Development Council has indicated
that they would be receptive to working with the Commission on sponsoring an
event.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by G. Russo, seconded by M. Buscetto, to adjourn the
meeting at 5:13.
VOTE: 4-0