1995-06-12 BERLIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The June 12, 1995 meeting of the Economic Development Commission
was called to order at 7: 00 P.M. by vice chairman Tom Stregowski.
Those present were Dennis Phaneuf, Bruce Trevethan, George Soliwoda,
Ed Egazarian, and Director Charles Karno. Mary Jean Agostini,
Kevin McCabe, Larry Siembab, and Ron Stack were absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Soliwoda, seconded by Mr. Trevethan and
voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the May 8, 1995 meeting.
Mr. Trevethan gave the financial report. As of May 31, 1995,
85. 2% of the budget has been spent. A motion was made by
Mr. Soliwoda, seconded by Mr. Egazarian and voted unanimously
to accept the financial report. Mr. Karno reported that, as of
June 8, 1995, $64, 993 . 85 is available in the Farmington Avenue
projects account for loans. Of that amount, $28, 000 is committed
to CL&P for purchase of the substation property.
The purchase of the substation property from CL&P has been
approved by the Executive Board. Mr. Karno reported that removal
of equipment should begin soon but the purchase must be approved
by the Utilities Control Commission and will take about a year.
A loan of $10, 000 has been requested for facade work on an
addition to the existing Kensington Hardware building. Italia
Venice Deli of New Britain will be moving into the addition to
the building. A motion was made by Mr. Soliwoda, seconded by
Mr. Trevethan and voted unanimously to approve the $10, 000 loan
pending financial approval by the bank.
Mr. Karno had an inquiry from Mr. Carbonell about an additional
loan for 954 Farmington Avenue for fencing and some physical
improvements to the building which has two residential units
on the second floor. The Commissioners asked Mr. Karno _to get
an exact amount that Mr. Carbonell would be looking for.
The Commissioners reviewed a copy of an ad for the New England
Journal. Suggestions for minor changes were made and Mr. Karno
will submit the ad with the suggested changes.
A draft of a community newsletter was presented to the Commissioners
for their review. Mr. Karno requested comments.
Mr. Karno pointed out land on the Assessor' s map, located on
Beckley Road, which he feels could work out for an industrial
park. The Engineering Department is mapping out the wetlands
on the property. Mr. Karno will continue to work on this
project as a possible public/private industrial development
project.
The Director' s Report was reviewed.
A motion was made by Mr. Soliwoda, seconded by Mr. Phaneuf
and voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8: 20 P.M.
Reu / mitted,
Sharon Guite, Recording Secretary