HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/2012SCOTT A. RUSSELL
SUPERVISOR
Town Hall, 53095 Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Fax (631) 765-1823
Telephone (631) 765-1889
OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes
May 03, 2012
Present: John Stype, lan Wile, Donielle Cardinale, Amy Maguire-Burns, Anthony Cocheo,
Supervisor Scott Russell and Phillip Beltz. Excused/Absent: Steve Latham, Rona Smith,
Linton Duell, Carolyn Fahey and Councilman William Ruland.
Suffolk County Link: In the future the EDC website may wish to mirror or link to Suffolk
County's link of www.suffolkcountyny..qov/sst
Survey Update: lan edited the survey and simplified the link to tiny.cc/southold. He stated that
after the Town completes its website, consider changing name for link (e.g. southoldtown.edc).
Local Development Corporations: Supervisor discussed concept of local development
corporations as Peconic Landing requested that the Town consider establishing such an entity
that could support their future expansion efforts. LDC are not required to pay prevailing wages.
This is confidential. He distributed a document from Center for Governmental Research on
"Local Development Corporations: Risks & Benefits" for review prior to the next meeting.
Equestrian Facilities: Supervisor commented that he visited facilities in West Virginia and
that aquaculture and equine industries have potential for economic development in Town.
EDC Promotional Material: Full agreement that lan's proposed "promotional video" will be
valuable in promoting the EDC. Suggested timeframe for implementation is late summer.
Business Liaison Position: Phillip reported that one resume was submitted however the
deadline for submission is mid-May.
Listeninq Tour: Phillip provided revised EDC overview. Suggestion that biographical
information of membership include their hamlet of residence--also modify for consistency
(length, content, etc.) Amy and John reported that they (along with Carolyn) met with
approximately 60 North Fork Chamber members and that the meeting was very positive and
productive. Carolyn had provided members the "Suffolk County Guide for Business"--this will
be helpful to have for all future meetings. Mattituck Chamber will meet on May 21st, Donielle
and Amy will represent EDC. Tony stated that Southold Business Alliance will schedule
meeting in the near future. North Fork Promotion Council also will schedule meeting soon.
Next Meetinq Date/Time: EDC will meet Thursday, May 17th at 2 p.m. at the Annex.
Respectfully submitted,
Phillip Beltz