Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 06/11/2020

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WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
June 11, 2020 2020 JUL 10 AM 10:53
Zoom Virtual Meeting
5:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: — Chairman -Kevin Marcks, Edward Lusher, Richard LaCombe, Stephanie Hughes,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ivan Kuvalanka,
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Eric Palmer, Greg Attanasio
STAFF PRESENT: Abby Piersall, AICP, Planning Director
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CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
A quorum was established. K. Marcks called the meeting to order at 5:02PM. E. Palmer was appointed
for I. Kuvalanka.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 13, 2020 meeting
MOTION: Motion made by S. Hughes, seconded by E. Lusher to approve the minutes of the
February 13, 2020 meeting.
VOTE: 4-0
COMMISSION PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES:
a. Active Economic Development and Policy Advancements:
- Updated email addresses for Data Base
Nothing new to report.
Business/Government Relations, Operations and Personnel
- WEDC Membershi
Staff will approach the First Selectman about appointments for members with expired terms.
- K. Marks summarized a conversation between him and the First Selectman held in early
March.
- Commercial Realtor SeCTer meeting
K. Marks summarized comments received about development approval process in Waterford.
A discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of the historic and current process ensued. Plans
to host commercial realtors were paused due to COVID-19, but the potential for a future
meeting remains.
- Website Updates
Discussion about the need to update the EDC website. Specific needs include updating quick
links, replacing the video, improving the Town calendar, and modifying content. Commission
will work on language for an “About” section of the Town website. Members will bring ideas
of what to include to the next meeting. The need to develop a social media presence was
discussed.
TOWN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND PERMITTING STATUS
A. Piersall reviewed ongoing development projects with the Commission.
PAYMENT OF BILLS — None

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6. CORRESPONDENCE — None
Ts OTHER BUSINESS — None
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion by E. Palmer, seconded by E. Lusher to adjourn at 6:15 PM.
VOTE 4-0
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Piersall
Planning Director