South Berwick Economic Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
Town hall
October 3, 2007
1:00 pm
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairman Dennis Fontaine (Sewer District), Douglas Letellier, Sue Pullar, Kathy Wolfe and Karyn Morin.
Absent: David Burke, Cliff Cleary, Mike Lassel, Steve Einstein, Jeff Grossman, ex-officio, Jim Fisk, ex-officio, Paul Schumacher, ex-officio and Joe Rousselle, ex-officio.
Public Attendees: Wendy Pirsig and Jason (Foster’s newspaper).
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Fontaine called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm. Susie Scott was recording minutes.
MINUTES:
September 12th, 2007 - Regular Meeting: Motion by Mr. Letellier, 2nd by Ms. Pullar to accept minutes, passed unanimous.
CORRESPONDENCE:
- none.
MEMBER COMMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
1) Ribbon Cutting: Chairman Fontaine stated that Mike Lassel is waiting to hear back from the Chamber. The Ribbon Cutting has been set for October 26, 2007.
2) Subcommittee Update:
· Comp. Plan Review (Economic Development Section): Chairman Fontaine stated that he will clarify what the Town Council would like further studied and researched. The Planner will discuss his memos at the next meeting. Committee members discussed Industrial Zoning and would like to continue discussion with the Planner. Susie Scott will provide Committee members a zoning map with zoning district descriptions in the next agenda packet.
. Board of Trade: Board of Trade: Kathy Wolfe completed the letter/envelopes/postcards. Chairman Fontaine discussed changes that need to be made. Committee members revised the letter. Chairman Fontaine is discussing with the Outlook with regard to holding a future business gathering.
Ms. Wolfe will email Susie Scott an updated business list.
Ms. Scott will prepare reimbursement paperwork for costs incurred by Ms. Wolfe.
. Brochure quote: Ms. Morin and Ms. Pullar discussed their concern about a brochure listing current businesses in light of the amount of business turnover in the downtown. Committee members agreed, and requested costs to reflect different amounts to be printed and costs associated with update changes.
. Master Plan: Chairman Fontaine stated that the Town Manager is waiting for direction from the Town Council. Members agreed to a new subcommittee chairman for the Master Plan: Sue Pullar.
NEW BUSINESS:
- none.
OTHER:
1) Local Currency: Karyn Morin discussed a possible project for a future Board of Trade with the creation of local currency which encourages residents to buy locally. Ms. Morin stated she will attend currency meetings and update the Committee or future B.O.T.
MEMBER COMMENTS:
1) Kathy Wolfe stated that evening meetings are difficult for her to attend. Other Committee members agreed, and would like to discuss holding evening meetings only when needed. Item to be discussed at next meeting.
Dates & Times for Upcoming Meetings/Events:
November 7, 2007 – 1:00 pm Economic Development Committee Meeting
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Mr. Letellier, 2nd by Ms. Pullar to adjourn at 2:05 pm, passed unanimous.
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