HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/2019
Economic Development Committee Meeting February 20, 2019
Town Hall Annex Board Room
In Attendance: Jennifer Del Vaglio, Denis Noncarrow, Rona Smith, Sara Garretson, Donielle Cardinale,
Bill Ruland, and Brent Robertson
Guests: Charlie Gueli of Mattituck/Laurel Civic
FREIGHT OPTION – Discussed Miniaturized Shipping Containers Powered by Rideshare
o The idea is well received but need to explore logistics
o No viable ports in Southold Town for receiving
o Cause more traffic
o Connect with Riverhead - see if they have any ports that could be utilized.
REAPPOINTMENT – terms expire in March for committee member
Review minutes from January
GRANT TASK -
o Discussed the vision
o Peconic Land Trust as an example
o Who/how to manage the grant
o What the criteria would be to be a recipient
o What is the criteria to be awarded the grant
o What amount to request
o The more we can impact for the community the better.
o Focus should be to encourage employment opportunities
o Focus group of local businesses to see what their needs are
MISCELLANEOUS
o Traffic Study Grant
o Alternative ways to handle septic issues in local hamlets
ACTION ITEMS:
Sara Garretson – Freight and Planning and how far along it is and what it encompasses.
Brent Robertson –press release for the Business Resource Center seminars.
Denis – Connect with Riverhead Economic Development to see if they want to explore the
Freight option together
EVERYONE – thoughts on our needs as a community – how the grant would outline and who it
would help.
EVERYONE – email Bonnie if you are interested in extending your position on the Committee
Meeting adjourned at 4:00pm