Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 01/13/2022

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January 13, 2022 JAN ZO PH 3:48
Remote Zoom Session
5:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman -Dan Radin, Eric Palmer, Jill Szymanski, Edward Lusher
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Greg Attanasio
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.
De APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 9, 2021 Meeting
M. Wujtewicz informed the Commission of the following amendments to the minutes:
In the item Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, change the consultant fee from $80/hr to $200/hr
In the item Startup Microgrant Program remove the line “E. Lusher who was tasked with this
project was not present.”.
MOTION: Motion made by J. Szymanski, seconded by E. Lusher, to approve the minutes of the
December 9, 2021 meeting as amended.
VOTE: 5-0
G. Attanasio (5:10) seated for the vacant seat
3. COMMISSION PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES:
e Other Board’s and Commissions’ business of interest to EDC
A Piersall updated the Commission on the status of the Cannabis Moratorium zoning regulation
amendment. various projects and initiatives that are reviewed by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. A. Piersall offered to connect E. Palmer with G. Massad regarding language in
drafting regulations for the sale of cannabis products.
She informed the Commission of a public hearing scheduled for the January 25 meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a potential to opt out of the Accessory Dwelling Unit
legislation. The Commission discussed and decided not to provide a policy recommendation to
the Planning and Zoning Commission on the impact of Accessory Dwelling Units on economic
development in Waterford.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the scope of the RFP for the update to the Plan
of Conservation and Development. Included in the discussion was that the Planning and Zoning
Commission affording the opportunity for members of the EDC to contribute to the update in
areas that concern Economic Development.
e FY23 Budget Updates
A Piersall updated the Commission on the status of the FY23 Budget request. She stated that
there have not been any modifications to the proposed budget as of yet.
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E. Lusher informed the Commission that he has not received any feedback from members
regarding the outline of process that he had submitted at the October meeting. He also stated that
he was informed that the initiative was to be placed on hold until March. A Piersall stated that the
Startup Microgrant Program would be placed with a higher priority focus than the Small Business
Grant Program at this time. A Piersall suggested taking the program outline that E. Lusher had
provided and distribute to the members of the Commission and other interested parties for input
and feedback on any modifications. A Piersall requested any additional information or criteria
from the members to be forwarded to her so that she may develop a package of criteria and
procedures. D Radin requested that Abby send an electronic version of E. Lusher’s outline to the
members and to facilitate coordination between the members regarding any revisions and
comments of the document.
4. TOWN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND PERMITTING STATUS
M. Wujtewicz updated the Commission with the status of ongoing projects in Town.
5. PAYMENT OF BILLS
None
6. CORRESPONDENCE
None
7. OTHER BUSINESS
None
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion by D. Radin, seconded by G. Attanasio to adjourn at 5:50 PM.
VOTE:
Respecffully Submitted,
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