HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/12/2012SCOTT A. RUSSELL
SUPERVISOR
Town Hall, 53095 Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
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OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2012
Present: Rona Smith, Steve Latham, John Stype, lan Wile, Carolyn Fahey, Amy
Maguire-Burns, Anthony Cocheo, Donielle Cardinale, Supervisor Scott Russell
Councilman Bill Ruland and Phillip Beltz. Excused: Linton Duell.
Review and Discussion of Proposed Mission Statement: A proposed Mission
Statement was distributed that will be discussed at the next meeting.
Discussion of Suffolk County Industrial/Commercial Incentive Initiative: Carolyn
Fahey answered questions and the committee made a recommendation for the Town
Board to proceed with adopting the initiative after receiving input from the Planning
Board and Planning Department.
Developinq Short and Lonq Term Goals and Objectives: In an effort to achieve
results, establish "action items" and move forward it was agreed that at the next meeting
the committee will prioritize goals and objectives as well as develop a timeline for
implementation. Below find ideas that have been previously suggested, although
additional suggestions are welcome: · Adopt mission statement.
· Establish a "liaison" - "ombudsperson" to work with Town departments to
streamline the vetting process for businesses to make the Town more "business-
friendly." In addition this could include making recommendations of policies and
procedures for Town departments.
· Ensure that the former Capital One Operations Center in Mattituck is re-
developed expeditiously that provides employment opportunities for residents.
· Facilitate a "listening tour" - schedule community-based meetings throughout
Town to meet with businesses to hear their concerns and their needs. This will
accommodate business owners' schedules (early morning, late evening)
· Developing Questionnaire of What Local Businesses Need and Want
· Sponsoring Information and Resource Forum for Local Businesses
· Collaborate with the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council
· Address impediments of high commercial rents
· Address issues oftelecommuters
· Replicate successful business models in localities similar to the Town
· Develop cutting edge website page that will assist in attracting businesses,
provide resources, etc.
Mayor David N¥ce Request: Mayor Nyce requested to meet with the committee to
solicit their support for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend Tall Ships of America tour.
Phillip will ask him to attend the next meeting.
Other: Tony Cocheo invited everyone to attend an open-house at the Mattituck 7-
Eleven on Saturday, January 21st from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Next Meetinq Date/Time: Thursday, January 26th at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex
Conference Room (Capital One building, 2nd floor Young's Ave. & Route 25.)
Respectfully submitted,
Phillip Beltz