Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 07/08/2025

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
RECEIVED FOR REBORD
WAT ERFOR iC
1025 JUL Ib A & 50
MINUTES
WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMESE NY Z
July 8, 2025
WATERFORD TOWN HALL
5:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michael Buscetto, James Nicholas (by phone)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Edward Lusher, Kathleen Mullen-Kohl, Guy Russo
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Scott Gladstone, Julie Lawrence
STAFF PRESENT: Mark Wujtewicz, Planner, Interim Planning Director
Dawn Choisy, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm. S. Gladstone & J. Lawrence were seated.
APPROVAL OF THE May 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Motion made by J. Lawrence, seconded by S. Gladstone, to approve the
May 8, 2025 minutes.
VOTE: 4-0
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of the Commission’s Role, Projects and Priorities
It was the consensus of the Commission after discussion to recognize the Chairman as the
individual representing the Commission’s views and actions pertaining to Economic
Development in Waterford.
The Commission discussed moving forward with the process of hiring a part time
Economic Development Coordinator.
MOTION: Motion made by J. Lawrence, seconded by S. Gladstone, to propose
hiring a part-time Economic Development Coordinator.
VOTE: 4-0
Discussion of Marketing Software
J. Nicholas discussed marketing software. M. Buscetto suggested that the Commission
revisit this discussion at such time when an Economic Development Coordinator position
is available.
OLD BUSINESS
Vacant Retail Space Inventory
M. Wujtewicz stated that this is still a work in progress. Commission members offered
suggestions. It was the consensus of the Commission to pursue the option of placing links
on the Town and Economic Development Commission’s web page that would direct
users to website locations that already maintain inventory of available vacant properties.

Economic Development Commission
July 8, 2025
p. 2 of 2
Business Incubator Space
M. Wujtewicz suggested that this item be tabled until G. Russo is in attendance.
The Commission briefly discussed the purchase of the vacant Macy’s store at the Crystal
Mall by Electric Boat. M. Wujtewicz discussed with the Commission various options
that may be taken in order to facilitate the expansion of Electric Boat operations into the
former Macy’s building.
It was the consensus of the members of the Commission to change the scheduled meeting
time of the Commission from 5:30pm to 5:00pm while still maintain the meetings on the
second Tuesday’s of the month.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by M. Buscetto, seconded by J. Lawrence, to adjourn the
meeting at 5:32.
VOTE: 4-0
Respectively submitted,
Dawn Choisy
Recording Secretary