HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/13/2025 Economic Development Committee Minutes January 13, 2025
Present:Jack(Chair),Greg(TB Liaison),Anne Smith(TB Member),Jennifer, Reagan,Amanda, Brent, Brian,
Lucine
Elizabeth—Secretary
Jack opened meeting at 4:00 P.M.Jennifer seconded; all Members voted aye.
Jack—Discussion on handouts—EDC Goals and Objectives from The Comp Plan and Task List and
Agenda for 2025. We decide to use the task list to drive the conversation as many of the EDC
Goals are included.
DISCUSSION OF TASK LIST
Discussion of No. 1 — Beautification of Train Stations — Ideas for the white building across the
street from the station to create a Welcome Center with maps of the area and directory of
restaurants, shops etc. Beautifying the train station with greenery, Welcome to Southold signage
and etc.
Discussion of No. 2 and No. 3—Create a business resource platform on the town website and a
business directory. Questions of who would manage the database, content and oversee the
project. Greg suggested the first step in creating a data base is to approach the Town Board with
the goals and objectives. Research needs to be done and present to the Town Board.
Discussion of No. 4 and No. 5— Internship opportunities and Mentorship program—Objective is
to be able to keep the young people out here. BOCES offers many continuing education courses.
Idea of creating a HUB where people can search for internship opportunities. Committee decided
to table this for the time being. Albany considering that all schools work with BOCES. Need more
information on this.
Discussion of No. 8—Connect with Fishers Island—Greg to speak with Louisa Evans on this.
Discussion of No. 12 — Create a Co-Op for local small businesses — Something along the lines of
the Incubator in Calverton. Future discussion to be had.
• First step for the Committee to be completed by Friday,January 24,2025—
• Review the two documents discussed at the meeting.
o Regarding EDC GOALS and OBJECTIVES—provide feedback on parties responsible for
each sub goals. Determine whether task should involve EDC. Comment on strategy,
all ideas welcome.
o Review TASK LIST comment on items and recommend priorities.
o Committee will focus on the top four(4) tasks and goals for 2025 and which
Member will lead. Deadline is Friday,January 24,2025.Jack to present to the Town
Board in early March.
• Jack(Chair) motion to close the meeting. Amanda seconded; all voted aye. (5:15 PM)
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