HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/2023 Economic Development Committee Meeting
Minutes
November 13, 2023
Attended—Jennifer, Lucine, Brent,Jack
INTRODUCE OUR NEW SECRETARY— Elizabeth Sakarellos
COMMUNICATION TO NEW/EXPANDING BUSINESSES
• Jennifer suggested that we develop a welcoming process for new businesses.
• We discussed the potential to gather the information and get it on the Town Website.
More discussion required.
• Brent will combine thoughts for next meeting.
PLANNING FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL WINTERFEST
• $10 K Budget for next year. Team scheduling meetings.
INTERN PROJECT THOUGHTS
• CAST- Meeting scheduled to discuss potential involvement on 11/14.
• Feedback from Civics and Forum.
• We need to start this effort right after WinterFest.
MEETING WITH PLANNING
• Heather Lanza stopped by our meeting and we briefly discussed the efforts to revise the
Town Code related to Zoning. We agreed we would speak about how we might become
involved.
• Jen suggested that we review the Code and provide suggestions.
CONTINUING MEETING ITEMS
Suggestions for Additional/Future Activities for the Committee
• Monitor Plum Island status changes.
Meeting will be in the Annex Board Room on 12/11 at 4PM. Zoom meeting invitation sent 11/16.