HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/07/2025 Town of Southold
Economic Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:July 7, 2025
Time:4:04 PM—5:00 PM
Location:Town Annex Building, Bank Room
Chairperson:Jack
Secretary: Elizabeth
Present:Jack(Chairperson), Lucine,Jennifer, Amanda, Brent, Greg (Town Board Liaison), Paul Romanelli
(prospective new member), Elizabeth (Secretary)
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:04 PM by Chairperson Jack.
2. Membership
Jack welcomed Paul Romanelli and expressed hope that he would like join the committee.
3. Synergy Summit Forum
-The Town Board approved purchasing food and beverages for the event.
-We will meet with the Accounting Department to coordinate the process for submitting purchase
orders.
4. Zoning Update
- Brent noted civic groups dominated the last forum, limiting input from the business community.
- He raised concerns about non-local consultants being unfamiliar with Southold's specific needs and not
attending zoning meetings.
-Greg stated that the Planning Department is open to feedback and has held several meetings with
businesses.
- Paul noted that those meetings were not listed on the town's website.
-Jack observed poor attendance at the forums.
-Action:The EDC will compile a consolidated list of zoning-code concerns and recommendations for the
Town Board after reviewing the new draft code.
5. Directory& Event Calendar
-Jack will meet with Denis to discuss next steps.
- He will also reach out to local libraries, which maintain well-curated event calendars, for guidance.
6. Winterfest 2026
-Jack emphasized the need to begin planning early.
-A tentative date of February 21, 2026 was proposed for the event.
7. New Business
-The committee discussed Christmas wreaths.
-A proposal letter will be printed and presented to the Town Board for consideration.
8. Adjournment
Jack made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:00 PM. Brent seconded the motion.The motion passed
unanimously.
Minutes submitted by:
Elizabeth (Secretary)July 21, 2025