Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 04/20/2023

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WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
April 20, 2023
WATERFORD TOWN HALL
SPECIAL MEETING
5:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Edward Lusher, Chairman, Greg Attanasio, Guy Russo
MEMBERS ABSENT: Edward Aledia, Vacancy
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Julie Greco, Cathy Gonyo
ALTERNATES ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Jonathan Mullen, AICP, Planning Director, Mark Wujtewicz, Planner,
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CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
E. Lusher seated J. Greco for E. Aledia and C. Gonyo for Vacancy. The meeting was called to
order at 5:05 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 9, 2023 Meeting
MOTION: Motion made by E. Lusher, seconded by G. Russo, to approve the minutes
of the March 9, 2023 meeting.
VOTE: 5-0
REVIEW OF SMALL BUSINESS GRANT APPLICATIONS AND AWARD OF GRANTS:
The Commission discussed the applications in general. Nine applications were submitted for
review. M. Wujtewicz reminded the Commission of the review process. The Commission then
reviewed and discussed each of the following applications individually:
Supreme Pizza
The Commission reviewed this application.
MOTION: Motion made by G. Russo and seconded by J. Greco to award the
applicants request for $10,000to be used for Operational Expenses as
described in the application.
VOTE: 5-0
Critical Signs, Graphics and Screenprinting, LLC
The Commission reviewed this application.

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MOTION: Motion made by E. Lusher and seconded by G. Russo to award the
applicants request for $10,000 to be used for Capital Investments as
described in the application.
VOTE: 5-0
Stephanie’s Hair Care, LLC D/B/A The Hair Stop
The Commission reviewed this application.
MOTION: Motion made by G. Russo and seconded by J. Greco to award the
applicants request for $10,000 to be used for Operating Expenses as
described in the application.
VOTE: 5-0
Waterford Fitness and Training
The Commission reviewed this application.
MOTION: Motion made by G. Russo and seconded by C. Gonyo to table this
application review for the next meeting in order to allow the applicant an
opportunity to provide additional information for expenses which are not
for debt repayment.
VOTE: 5-0
Bartelli Home Improvement, LLC
The Commission reviewed this application.
MOTION: Motion made by J. Greco and seconded by G. Russo to award the
applicants request for $10,000 to be used for Capital Investments as
described in the application.
VOTE: 5-0
Soundcraft, Inc
The Commission reviewed this application.
MOTION: Motion made by G. Russo and seconded by J. Greco to award the
applicants request for $10,000 to be used for Operating Expenses as
described in the application.
VOTE: 5-0
Mystic Creative Products, LLC
The Commission reviewed this application.
MOTION: Motion made by G. Russo and seconded by J. Greco to award the
applicants request for $9,000 to be used for Marketing and
Communications as described in the application contingent upon the
applicant providing the Commission with documentation that supports the
applicant’s description of funding expenses.
VOTE: 5-0

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Capital Uniform and Supply, LLC
The Commission reviewed this application.
MOTION: Motion made by E. Lusher and seconded by J. Greco to award the
applicant’s request for $10,000 to be used for Operating Expenses as
described in the application.
VOTE: 4-0-1 (C. Gonyo abstain)
K’s Kart
The Commission reviewed this application.
MOTION: Motion made by E. Lusher and seconded by G. Russo to table this
application review for the next meeting in order to allow the applicant the
opportunity to provide additional information on Capital and Operating
Expenses.
VOTE: 5-0
UPDATE OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
J. Mullen updated the Commission on the status of the budget funding for this fiscal year (FY23)
in the Professional Services Line Item for the development of an EDS Plan. He explained that
while the funds were intended to provide for consulting service to create an EDS for the
Commission, the time to expend the funds is running out. The work that the Commission has
undertaken in this past year relative to the Small Business Grant opportunity and with the
previous Planning Director moving to another employment position, the Commission was not
able to focus on generating an RFP for the consulting services. He suggested that the
Commission consider utilizing the existing funds in the Professional Services line item in
creating branding and marketing for the EDC and the Town business community. Funds are
being requested in Professional Services for the new fiscal year (FY24) budget for the EDC.
Since the Small Business Grant program will have ended by the time the new budget takes
effect, the Commission can then focus on creating an RFP for consulting services for generating
the EDS. It was the consensus of the Commission to have Staff research consultant services in
providing a marketing strategy for the EDC to pursue.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by E. Lusher and seconded by J. Greco to adjourn the
meeting at 6:11.
VOTE: 5-0
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