Economic Development Commission - Minutes - 10/14/2021

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WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
January 14, 2020 2021 JAN 20 PH 3:52
Zoom Virtual Meeting
5:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman -Kevin Marcks, Stephanie Hughes, Richard LaCombe
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ivan Kuvalanka, Edward Lusher,
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Eric Palmer, Greg Attanasio
ALTERNATES ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Abby Piersall, AICP, Planning Director, Mark Wujtewicz, Planner
1, CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
A quorum was established. K. Marcks called the meeting to order at 5:00PM and appointed E. Palmer
for E. Lusher and G. Attanasio for I. Kuvalanka.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 10, 2020 meeting
MOTION: Motion made by K. Marcks, seconded by S. Hughes to approve the minutes of the
December 10, 2020 meeting.
VOTE: 5-0 to approve the minutes.
3. COMMISSION PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES:
a.
Creation of Annual Business Calendar for Website
K. Marcks briefly reviewed the purpose for the calendar on the website in terms of highlighting
events, businesses and other activities with useful information that would be of benefit to visitors
to the site and to Waterford. He asked the members for suggestions and ideas to place on the
calendar for the months of January through March. He stated that the Community Center has a
full calendar of events for the month of January. K. Marcks highlighted several activities that
appear on the Community Center Calendar.
He stated that the January through March segment of the Calendar may focus more on business
by highlighting new and relocated businesses. Can establish commercial broker outreach type of
events. Adding the Nevin’s House to the website was discussed.
R. LaCombe was asked to create a profile for either Big Y property or the vacant restaurant at the
Stop and Shop Center.
K. Marcks stated that was important for the EDC to add content to the website in order to
promote the work of the EDC to the Town.
The next meeting will focus on the items discussed tonight and a calendar period for January
through June.
A. Piersall stated that the information that was submitted for the Airport Property is available on
the website for a limited time and will also be available in the files for review by anyone
interested in the property.
Discuss pics and video reviewed by K. Marcks for addition to the Town Website & EDC
K. Marcks stated that he has received and reviewed the drone videos and pictures of various areas
in Town. He will be looking to attempt to partner with the High School to help in producing
content.

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c. Discuss EDC Membership
K. Marcks stated that Rob Brule has been reviewing the membership’s terms on the EDC.
TOWN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND PERMITTING STATUS
M. Wujtewicz reviewed ongoing development projects with the Commission.
A. Piersall reviewed proposed regulation amendments. One that will codify the use of “pick-up windows”
for restaurants and retail. Another proposed amendment allows the ability of property owners to establish
small scale urban farms.
PAYMENT OF BILLS — None
CORRESPONDENCE — None
OTHER BUSINESS
Jason Gabrielle, owner and proprietor of Gabrielle’s Kickboxing attended the meeting. He stated that he
was interested in learning more about the Economic Development Commission’s function. K. Marcks
stated that he will be more than willing to discuss with him the role of the Commission and projects that
the Commission has worked on.
Gary Decker, new resident and business owner stated that he was interested in the Waterford Community.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion by K. Marcks, seconded by S. Hughes to adjourn at 5:57 PM.
VOTE: 5-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Wujtewicz
Planner