Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 11/09/2023

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
November 9, 2023
WATERFORD TOWN HALL - LOUISE T. APPLEBY ROOM
5:00 PM.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Edward Lusher, Chairman, Guy Russo, Kathleen Mullen-Kohl, Michael Buscetto
MEMBERS ABSENT: Edward Aledia
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Julie Greco, Cathy Gonyo
STAFF PRESENT: Jonathan E. Mullen, AICP, Planning Director, Mark Wujtewicz, Planner, Dawn
Choisy, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 pm. Julie Greco was seated for Edward Aledia.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -— September 14, 2023 meeting
MOTION: Motion made by J. Greco, seconded by K. Mullen-Kohl, to approve the minutes of the
October 12, 2023 meeting.
VOTE: 5-0
3. REVIEW OF DRAFT RFP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
J. Mullen stated that there have been no changes to the draft presented at the previous meeting, and the
document will be forwarded to the Town’s Purchasing Agent.
4. REVIEW OF FY2025 PROPOSED BUDGET
MOTION: Motion made by G. Russo, seconded by K. Mullen-Kohl, to approve the FY2025 Budget as
drafted.
VOTE: 5-0
5. REVIEW OF 2022/2023 ANNUAL REPORT
MOTION: Motion made by J. Greco, seconded by G. Russo, to approve the 2022/2023 Annual Report as
drafted.
VOTE: 5-0
6. REVIEW OF DRAFT 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE
MOTION: Motion made by G. Russo, seconded by K. Mullen-Kohl, to approve the 2024 meeting
schedule as drafted.
VOTE: 5-0 yy gs
7. ADJOURNMENT a s
MOTION: Motion made by K. Mullen-Kohl, seconded by J. Greco, to adjourn'the meeti
5:23. ;
VOTE: 5-0
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Choisy, Recording Secretary