Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 06/14/2022

Economic Development Commission
June 14, 2022
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WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Special Meetingy, yy: og pe 9:29
June 14, ported JU 20M
Appleby Room
5:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jill Szymanski, Edward Lusher
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman -Dan Radin, Eric Palmer, Lesley Sollima
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Greg Attanasio, Julie Greco
ALTERNATES ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: | Abby Piersall, AICP, Director of Planning, Mark Wujtewicz, Planner
1, CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
A quorum was established. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM. G. Attanasio was seated for D.
Radin and J. Greco was seated for E. Palmer.
2. COMMISSION PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES:
e Town Economic Development Strategy
J. Szymanski reviewed with the Commission a proposed Town Economic Development Strategy
that she distributed to the members for review and discussion. She described a meeting she had
with Maher Maso of Frisco Texas.
There was a discussion regarding the difference between an Economic Development Corporation
and an Economic Development Commission. J. Szymanski explained that the proposed
establishment of an Economic Development Corporation is one aspect of an overall economic
development strategy. She identified other municipalities in CT that have Economic Development
Corporations as part of their economic development strategies.
G. Attanasio suggested there be intermunicipal partnerships and cooperation in attracting
economic growth to the region.
J. Szymanski suggested that members visit the Frisco, TX website in order to become familiar
with their economic development success. She also reminded the Commission that the purpose of
this meeting was to provide guidance to the Legislative and Administrative Standing Committee
of the RTM regarding a Town Economic Development Strategy.
G. Attanasio suggested that the First Selectman bring a charge to the function of the EDC since
its membership is appointed by him.
3 ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion by G. Attanasio, seconded by J. Szymanski to adjourn at 6:21 PM.
VOTE: 4-0
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