HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/2018
Economic Development Committee Meeting February 14, 2018
Town Hall Annex Board Room
In Attendance: Sara Garretson, John Stype, Denis Noncarrow, Councilman James Dinizio, Rona
Smith, Jennifer Del Vaglio,
Excused: Leslie Merinoff, Donielle Cardinale, Councilman William P. Ruland
Guest Speaker: Steven Bate, Long Island Wine Council, Discover Long Island
Discussed the Tourism Marketing District and how he is working to get one established for
Suffolk County. The Tourism Marketing District would charge a hotel tax. That money would be
used for marketing in that area. Steven also discussed getting legislation passed to allow the
Tourism Marketing District established. The Committee agreed to read the legislation.
S-92 Bus Data
Rona raised the topic of getting data from the local bus route. The data would be helpful in
regards to a trolley company or adjusting the local bus schedule.
Collaborate with Other Committees
The EDC is going to reach out to other groups, invite them to come to a meeting, etc.
New Members
The Committee is looking to add new members.
The meeting concluded at 4:30 p.m.