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( EDC) Meeting Minutes May 12, 2025
Time: 4:10 PM
Location: Town Annex Bank Area
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:10 PM by Chairperson Jack.
2. Atteindaince
Present:
• -Jack(Chairperson)
• - Lucine
• - Brent
• - Brian
• - Greg (Town Board Liaison)
• - Elizabeth (Secretary)
® EDC Meetfing Guidellfines
Jack reviewed the EDC Meeting Guidelines with the committee.
4. Synergy Suirmirnit Results
Brian reported the summit went very well and was productive,though there were too many
panelists.The networking component was especially successful.
Brent noted that the primary goal of the first meeting was introductions and establishing
connections.
Jack shared his meeting with Anne Smith and suggested restructuring future group
meetings to reflect varied needs rather than maintaining the same group objectives.
Brian proposed using a fillable form to gather input via a questionnaire before forming new
groups.
S. Zoinfing Project Update
Jack will attend the first zoning meeting on May 12,2025 at 6:30 PM at the Rec Center.
Committee members are to review the zoning document and collaborate on suggestions to
be submitted to Heather Lanza.
® Directory aIlrnEvent Calendar
Jack met with Denis Noncarrow regarding the town's existing directory and event calendar,
which currently pulls information mainly from Special Events Permits.
The committee is preparing a proposal for the Town Board to create a more comprehensive
directory.
Brian will lead the directory initiative.
Jack will reach out to Discover Long Island as a potential resource.
® Update to the Towin Boar
Jack, Brian,and Jennifer met with the Town Board to present updates on the EDC's goals,
objectives,and initiatives.
They also updated the Board on Winterfest 2025.
Supervisor Krupski requested the committee explore new venue options for Winterfest to
avoid road closures.
Greg recommended surveying local businesses about how the road closures affected them,
both positively and negatively.
® Welbsite & Outreach
Jack questioned whether the Committee should revisit the idea of using Asheville, North
Carolina's website as a model for enhancing the EDC's online presence.
The committee agreed not to pursue additional projects at this time due to current
workload.
® Adjouinirurneint
The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 PM.
ES- 5/21/25