1985-07-08 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES -- JULY 1985
The July 8 , 1985 meeting of the Economic Development Commission
was called to order at 7 : 35 P.M. by Chairman, Fred Riggs.
Those in attendance were Donald Ward, Thomas Stregowski, John
Frink, Bruce Trevethan, Jeff Cugno, and guest, Larry Wagner.
The minutes of the June 10, 1985 meeting were read and accepted.
Mr. Cugno reported that no financial report was available but
that there was money left over in most line items for the
1984-85 fiscal budget.
ROUTE 15/72 PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT STUDY
Mr. Cugno gave an up-date on the study. The plan is essentially
remaining the same but a map is being worked on with some
changes which are a result of the Public Hearing held by the
Planning Commission. Various areas where these changes are
being made were discussed by the Commissioners. Mr. Cugno
reported that the Planning Commission will be voting on the
revised plan at their July 23 meeting.
SHERWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Mr. Cugno explained the process of adoption for the project
plan and application to the State Department of Economic
Development. This process entails action by the Planning
4111., Commission and Regional Planning Agency, followed by a Public
Hearing. Then action must be taken by the Economic Development
Commission, followed by a Town Meeting.
The Planning Commission will be meeting on July 23 . The
proposed date for the Town Meeting is July 29. Exact dates
for the Public Hearing and special Economic Development
Commission meeting will be set and the Commissioners will be
notified.
SMALL CITIES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Larry Wagner of L. Wagner Associates spoke to the Commissioners
on the "Small Cities Development Program" which is a State
grant program offered to towns under 50, 000 . Mr. Wagner is
a private consultant specializing in helping communities
apply for and administer grant money under the "Small Cities"
program.
Mr. Wagner explained that there are two types of projects
eligible under the Grant: 1) Single Purpose Project which
runs for 18 months and has a $300 , 000 maximum which can be
applied for, and 2) Comprehensive Project which gives a
maximum of $500, 000 per year for up to two years ($1 million
total for 2 years) . Mr. Wagner warned that the applications
are very competitive.
Interest was expressed in using the grant money to rehabilitate
Farmington Avenue. A motion was passed to approach the
Executive Board for appropriation of $750. 00 to contract L.
Wagner Associates to make application for Small Cities Develop-
ment Grant.
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OTHER MATTERS
A Commissioner questioned the status of the Industrial Devel-
opment Project with New Britain which was discussed at previous
meetings. Mr. Cugno reported that things are at a standstill
at present with Litton Industries.
A question was also raised on the zoning change in set-back
requirements for planned industry. Mr. Cugno reported this
matter was tabled at the last Zoning Commission meeting, and
he added, final approval for the zoning conversion on existing
industrial multi-story buildings has not yet been acted upon
but that these would probably be on the agenda for the July 10
meeting of the Zoning Commission.
It was discussed that presently the Commission has no activity
planned in conjunction with the Town' s Bicentennial.
The meeting was adjourned at 10: 25 P.M. by Mr. Riggs.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Guite
Secretary
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