HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/23/2012SCOTT A. RUSSELL
SUPERVISOR
Town Hall, 53095 Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
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Telephone (631) 765-1889
OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes
February 23, 2012
Present: John Stype, Rona Smith, lan Wile, Amy Maguire-Burns, Donielle Cardinale, Linton
Duell, Steve Latham, Carolyn Fahey, Councilman Bill Ruland and Phillip Beltz. Excused:
Anthony Cocheo and Supervisor Scott Russell
Capital One Buildinq Site Plan: Carolyn Fahey stated that Suffolk County would not market
private sites however it will assist with providing resources regarding financing, tax rebates,
incentives, employee recruitment, etc. Rona shared the name of an entity that may be
interested (confidential) and Carolyn will follow up with them.
Discussion of Business Liaison Position: Several committee members provided ideas and
suggestions for the position. As this is a newly created position that will need to be approved by
the Town Board, it was agreed to begin very simple and see how it further progresses. It was
agreed that the position will link individuals with resources. Phillip will combine different ideas
and provide a one-page description prior to the next meeting for further discussion. Carolyn
stated that no other Town in Suffolk has created such a position and she thinks it will send a
positive message to the business community.
Questionnaire for Listeninq Tour: Review of lan's draft. He will incorporate suggestions and
changes and prepare an additional draft for review prior to the next meeting.
Next Meetinq Date/Time: Thursday, March 8th 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