Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 03/14/2024

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
MINUTES
WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
March 14, 2024
WATERFORD TOWN HALL - LOUISE T. APPLEBY ROOM
5:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Edward Lusher, Chairman, Guy Russo, Michael Buscetto,
Kathleen Mullen-Kohl
MEMBERS ABSENT: James Nicholas
ALTERNATES ABSENT: — Scott Gladstone, Julie Greco
STAFF PRESENT: Jonathan E. Mullen, AICP, Planning Director, Mark Wujtewicz,
Planner, Dawn Choisy, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Chairman E. Lusher called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
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IN-SERIES TRANSFER - $2000.00 A lanl
From: 10113-52050 (Dues and Conferences) oS
To: 10113-52030 (Professional Fees)
MOTION: Motion made by G. Russo, seconded by M. Buscetto, to approve the In-
Series transfer.
VOTE: 4-0
CRYSTAL MALL UPDATE
J. Mullen informed the Commission that a consultant had been hired to develop a
conceptual plan for the mall and to engage the separate owners of the mall into
establishing a cohesive vision.
BEAUTIFICATION DISCUSSION ;
M. Wujtewicz gave a brief overview of the proposed improvements to the Welcome to
Waterford signage and surrounding areas. The Commission discussed the potential for
enhancing the Welcome to WATERFORD Signs located at the gateway entrances to
Town. In Quaker Hill on Rte 32 and on Rte. 1 at the East Lyme border. Commissioner.
Buscetto will work with the Commission and Staff to investigate options for enhancing a
welcoming presence in Town.

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G. Russo requested that discussion of the Plan of Conservation and Development be added to the
agenda. Commission members discussed items they would like to have included in the Plan. J.
Mullen stated that Commission members should forward their suggestions to him for review by
the Town’s consultant.
5. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by M. Buscetto, seconded by K. Mullen, to adjourn the
meeting at 5:29 pm.
VOTE: 4-0
Respectfully submitted,
Maser
awn Choisy
Recording Secretary