Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 09/14/2023

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
September 14, 2023
WATERFORD TOWN HALL - LOUISE T. APPLEBY ROOM
5:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Edward Lusher, Chairman, Guy Russo, Kathleen Mullen-Kohl
MEMBERS ABSENT: Edward Aledia, Michael Buscetto
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Julie Greco ;
ALTERNATES ABSENT: — 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. J. Greco was seated for E. Aledia.
2.. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 13, 2023 meeting
MOTION: Motion made by K. Mullen-Kohl, seconded by J. Greco, to approve the
minutes of the July 13, 2023 meeting.
VOTE: 2-0-2, G. Russo and J. Greco abstaining
3. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
J. Mullen distributed copies of recently adopted economic development strategic plans for the
Town and City of Groton and the City of North Olmsted Ohio for the members to review as
examples of an EDS. He also distributed copies of an RFP for consulting services to develop an
Economic Development Strategy for Greenville County, SC as an example for the Board
Member’s review. J. Mullen stated that the Commission will need to hire a consultant, and noted
that an RFP (Request for Proposal) will be drafted for the Commission’s review at the next
meeting.
4. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by K. Mullen-Kohl, seconded by G. Russo, to adjourn the meeting
at 5:22.
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