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SCOTT A. RUSSELL
Town Hall, 53095 Route 25
SUPERVISOR
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 (EDC) Meeting Minutes
August 24, 2015
Present:
Steve Latham, John McLane, Rona Smith, John Stype, Carolyn Fahey, Tony Cocheo,
Councilman Bill Ruland and Phillip Beltz. Excused: Sara Garretson, Donielle Cardinale and
Supervisor Scott Russell. Meeting began at 2:00 p.m.
Anne-Julia Audray and Olivier Chazareix:
Discussion with owners of former Southold
Methodist Church and their plans to develop an opera company. Constance McIver volunteered
to assist their efforts. Significant repairs and renovations are necessary including replacement of
the roof. Discussion of offering youth programs at the Peconic Lane Community Center that
would be facilitated through the Town’s recreation program. Rona and Steve will meet with
them to assess if the Local Development Corporation can provide financial assistance. Carolyn
stated that opera could possibly qualify for tax abatements as a cultural arts institution, Phillip
will consult with Planning. She also stated that assistance from key Town personnel are needed
to expedite the process (similar to the “business liaison held by John Stype.)
The Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild:
Rona and John McLane have met with several members
of their board and are assisting with the development of a one year strategic plan that includes
not purchasing another site but renovating the current site.
Development of Cultural Arts Consortium:
Review of John McLane’s ideas for cultural arts
consortium. After considerable discussion, agreement that the Town should not create a
consortium but should create a “culture and arts committee.” The committee would function to
promote the development of cultural and performing arts in the Town of Southold, to foster
collaborations, develop events, etc. Committee could develop a “council” of members possibly
with assistance of East End Arts. Phillip will research if other municipalities have similar
committees and reach out to Pat Snyder.
“How to Cultivate Your Food Business” Workshop:
Karen Karp will attend the September
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14 meeting and EDC will discuss workshop details at next meeting. Topics will include access
to capital, focus groups determining needs and resources, marketing and branding, legal, etc.
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Planning 375 Anniversary Event for Businesses:
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SubcommitteeCarolyn, Sara and
Phillip met with Abigail Field and Joan Bischoff of North Fork Promotion Council –they have
identified theme “Experience Southold, Then and Now” in early November that will bring history
to the hamlet centers. They will meet to further develop details and share with EDC.
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Next Meeting: Annex building
Scheduled Monday, September 14 at 2 p.m. at the .
Respectfully submitted,
Phillip Beltz