1995-02-21 BERLIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The special February 21 , 1995 meeting of the Economic Development Commission
was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by vice chairman Tom Stregowski. Those
present were Bruce Trevethan, Larry Siembab, Ed Egazarian, Ron Stack, and
Director Charlie Karno. George Soliwoda, Mary Jean Agostini-Daley, Kevin
McCabe and Dennis Phaneuf were absent.
There was no one present for the Audience of Citizens.
A motion was made by Mr. Trevethan, seconded by Mr. Stack and voted unanimously
to approve the minutes of the January 17, 1995 meeting.
Mr. Trevethan gave the financial report. As of January 31 , 1995, 59.4% of
the budget had been expended. A motion was made by Mr. Stack, seconded by
Mr. Siembab and voted unanimously to accept the financial report.
Election of Officers:
A motion was made by Mr. Stregowski, seconded by Mr. Siembab and voted
unanimously to elect Ms. Agostini-Daley chairman.
A motion was made by Mr. Trevethan, seconded by Mr. Stack and voted
unanimously to elect Mr. Stregowski vice chairman.
A motion was made by Mr. Stregowski, seconded by Mr. Stack and voted
unanimously to elect Mr. Trevethan secretary.
Mr. Karno informed the Commission that 75 copies of the promotion video had
been made and so far about 20 have been given out.
Mr. Karno is working on an up-date of the Industrial Listing booklet.
The Commission has been invited to participate in the Business Expo which
will be held at the Hartford Civic Center and sponsored by the Greater
Hartford Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Karno will get more information for the
next meeting.
Mr. Karno reported that the Sinisterra roofing project on Farmington Avenue
is moving along. He has received loan application from Jim Massirio to
remodel his showroom into a restaurant at 39 Mill Street. As the plans
develop, Mr. Karno will keep the Commission informed.
The zoning amendment as proposed by Mr. Karno regarding Bulk and Area
Requirements has been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission.
It will be reviewed by the Zoning Commission February 22 .
The Director's Report was reviewed.
A motion was made by Mr. Trevethan, seconded by Mr. Stack and voted
unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7 : 50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sharon Guite
Recording Secretary