Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 04/10/2025

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MINUTES
WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
April 10, 2025
WATERFORD TOWN HALL
5:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Guy Russo, Kathleen Mullen-Kohl, James Nicholas
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Buscetto, Edward Lusher
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Julie Lawrence
ALTERNATES ABSENT: — Scott Gladstone
STAFF PRESENT: Jonathan E. Mullen, AICP, Planning Director; Mark Wujtewicz,
Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
The meeting was called to order at 5:00. G. Russo, Acting Chair appointed J. Lawrence
to sit for M. Buscetto.
2s APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 13, 2025
MOTION: Motion made by K. Mullen-Kohl, seconded by J. Lawrence to approve the
minutes of the March 13, 2025 meeting as written
VOTE: 4-0
3. NEW BUSINESS
a) Discussion of changing EDC meeting date and time
The Commission discussed the potential changes to future meeting dates
and times. Planning Staff will research the room availability. G. Russo
suggested that the matter be tabled in order that more members of the
Commission be present for further discussion.
MOTION: Motion made by J. Nicholas, seconded by J. Lawrence, to table this item
for discussion at the next meeting.
VOTE: 4-0
b.) Discussion of email addresses for EDC members
J. Mullen stated that he will reach out to the Towns IT Director and the
First Selectman regarding the avenues available to provide Commission
members with email addresses for the purpose of representing the Economic
Development Commission. He will provide an update to the Commission for
the next meeting.

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c.) Discussion of draft Strategic Communication & Outreach Plan
J. Nicholas reviewed the preliminary draft of a strategic Communication
Outreach Plan that he provided to the Commission. One of the purposes of the
plan is to provide avenues of communication between business owners and the
Commission.
4. OLD BUSINESS
a) Preparation for May 8'" Open House
J. Mullen suggested that the event be postponed until such time that the
Commission establishes the infrastructure for outreach and communication
discussed earlier.
MOTION: Motion made by J. Lawrence, seconded by K. Mullen-Kohl, to postpone
the event until a later date.
VOTE: 4-0
b) Discussion of potential Consultant Position
J. Mullen didn’t have an update for the Commission He will continue to
pursue this item. J. Nicholas inquired as to the process for funding. J. Mullen
explained the funding and budget process.
MOTION: Motion made by J. Lawrence, seconded by K. Mullen-Kohl, for J.
Nicholas to work with staff to explore options for funding the position.
VOTE: 4-0
c) Vacant Retail Space Inventory
Nothing new to report
d) Business Incubator Space
Nothing new to report
5, ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made K. Mullen-Kohl, seconded by J. Lawrence, to adjourn the
meeting at 5:40.
VOTE: 4-0
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