HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/2024 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2024
Attendees:Jack, Lucine,Jen, Brian, Brent,Julie (Chamber of Commerce Rep.)
Elizabeth (Secretary)
* Discussion for the need of more Members due to resignations. Each Member to reach out to potential
members.Jack to send a mail to Greg and Denis regarding advertising for new volunteers.
COMMUNICATION TO NEW/EXPANDING BUSINESSES
Brent suggested comprising a brochure or PDF to put on the town website and provide to the Chamber
of Commerce.Committee to provide suggestions to Brent before next meeting.
WINTERFEST
All spots are spoken for. Starting outreach to community,will be on Facebook and radio.The
newspaper has also shown interest in advertising.
Reviewed the activities that will take place,working with the state for the road closure.
INTERN PROJECT
Civic association to participate,Anne Smith (Town Board Member)very interested in participating. Do a
walk-through of materials from prior efforts at the next meeting.
MEETING WITH PLANNING BOARD
Jen reached out to Heather Lanza for request to arrange a sub-meeting. Possible dates,January 16 or
17,2024.
CONTINUING MEETING ITEMS
Plum Island—no new action.
Jen suggestion to reach to Fishers Island for Winterfest.
Exited Meeting and entered Executive Session.
Next Economic Development Committee Meeting to be held on February 12, 2024, in the Annex
Building on the second floor.Zoom meeting invitation to be sent out early February.
E.S. 1/19/24