HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/2014
SCOTT A. RUSSELL Town Hall, 53095 Route 25
SUPERVISOR P.O. Box 1179
t. "x. .00, Southold, New York 11971-0959
4' Fax (631) 765-1823
Telephone (631) 765-1889
OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Economic Development Committee (EDC) Meeting Minutes
February 18, 2014
Present: Donielle Cardinale, John Stype, Rona Smith, Amy Maguire
Burns, Tony Cocheo, Linton Duell, Carolyn Fahey, Councilman Bill Ruland
and Phillip Beltz. Also present: Maryann Krupski, Gene Krupski, Dona
Burden, Danielle LaScala and Chris Baiz. Excused: Steve Latham, Ian
Wile and Supervisor Scott Russell. Meeting began at 2:05 p.m.
Farmers' Market Request: Chris Baiz stated that the Southold
Agricultural Advisory Committee had discussed the proposed market and is
supportive of the request providing that it follows New York State Ag and
Markets law, he provided a contact name of Bob Somers in Albany. The
EDC Committee comments included: Marketing should emphasize that
site is located on public transportation line (S92) and near the Town's
senior center, ensure that it takes WIC and SNAP, at least 75% of products
should be local, develop a Board of Directors, do not allow to become a
flea market, reconsider proposed day and hours of operations (Fridays
from 3 until 6 p.m.) Councilman Ruland, Amy, Linton and Phillip will meet
with Mike Verity, Building Dept. director, to explore how this request could
be accommodated within the Town code as a "pilot" program.
Status of SC Commercial and Industrial Incentive Program: Carolyn
reported that Southold and Mattituck schools did not vote to opt out of the
program
Local Development Corporation: Councilman Ruland reported that
several Town Board members met with several local non-profit
organizations to assess whether they would benefit from the Town's
creation of a LDC. All indicated that they face challenges when they try to
finance expansion and/or enhancements to their current services and that
they could benefit from the creation of LDC. He stated that the Town Board
has engaged a consultant to assist the Town Attorney in creating an LDC
and that the Town will be recruiting a Board of Directors.
Internship and Job Fair: Phillip distributed letters for EDC to solicit
businesses to have them participate in the Fair.
Other: Councilman Ruland discussed the Lighthouse Works Fellowship
program that will engage artists to participate in various artistic venues on
Fishers Island. Carolyn stated that the County may have resources to
assist their efforts.
Next Meeting Date/Time: To be determined. Meeting ended at 3:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phillip Beltz