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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/11/2025 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes for August 1112025 Date: August 11, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Town Annex Building, Bank Room Present: -Jack (Chair) -Jennifer - Lucine -Amanda - Paul - Brent - Brian -Gregg (Town Board Liaison) - Elizabeth (Secretary) 1. Call to Order Chair Jack opened the meeting at 4:00 PM. 2. Membership Amanda reported she reached out to Justo, owner of Latin Fusion, as a potential new member. He is considering joining the committee. 3. Synergy Summit Forum Jack commented that the July 31, 2025 Synergy Summit Forum was very successful, with positive feedback from participants. A presentation will be prepared for the upcoming Town Board meeting. The next Synergy Summit meeting will be held in October 2025. 4. Directory& Event Calendar Strong support from the forum for creating a community website with a local business directory and community calendar. Funding and potential grants will be required. There may be an individual interested in leading this initiative, but financial resources will need to be secured. Further discussion with the Town Board is planned. 5. Housing Discussion Committee discussed the ongoing challenge of retaining younger populations on the North Fork. Collaboration with the Housing Committee will be needed to explore solutions. 6. Winterfest 2026 Early planning and outlining of Winterfest 2026 will begin in upcoming meetings. Committee agreed planning must start soon. 7. New Business Christmas Wreaths: Amanda will draft a letter to the Town Board for presentation on August 19, 2025. 2025 Budget: Work on the upcoming year's budget will begin. 8.Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 PM. Minutes submitted by: Elizabeth, Secretary