HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/2012SCOTT 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 17, 2012
Present: John Stype, lan Wile, Rona Smith, Linton Duell, Amy Maguire-Burns, Councilman Bill
Ruland, Supervisor Scott Russell and Phillip Beltz. Excused/Absent: Steve Latham, Anthony
Cocheo, Donielle Cardinale and Carolyn Fahey.
Local Development Corporations: Discussion of risks and benefits of creating one--its
necessity in light of other resources. Suffolk County has an Industrial Development Agency
along with programs like the Industrial Commercial Incentive Plans. Carolyn Fahey will be
asked to discuss other available resources at the next EDC meeting. It is not clear how many
jobs would be created as well as whether the creation of LDC could benefit additional
organizations other than Peconic Landing. Foremost the Supervisor stated that Peconic
Landing needs to submit their application to the Planning Board to ascertain if their proposed
development is permissible.
Business Liaison Position: Supervisor Russell reported that John Stype will be named as the
Business Liaison--two resumes were submitted and one candidate could not provide a year-
round commitment. John was congratulated; all believe he is an excellent candidate.
Mattituck Aviation: Concern expressed regarding exodus of jobs from Teledyne Technologies
at Mattituck Airbase. Possibly the County can meet with them to discuss alternative resources.
Listeninq Tour: Phillip provided revised (final) EDC overview for distribution at upcoming
meetings with the business community. Mattituck Chamber will meet on May 21st and the
Southold Business Alliance and North Fork Promotion Council will meet soon.
Other: Linton remarked that Sloan-Kettering is seeking to expand its operation in Commack
and that Capital One site may be a consideration.
Next Meetinq Date/Time: EDC will meet Thursday, May 31st at 2 p.m. at the Annex.
Respectfully submitted,
Phillip Beltz