TOWN OF VOLUNTOWN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
June 15, 2017

The meeting was called to order at 6:30.  In attendance were J. Wesa, T. Hanson, J. Cool, N. Soto and M. Papenfoth.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  April 20, 2017 -- A MOTION was made (Cool, Soto) to accept the minutes as presented; ALL IN FAVOR.
There were no minutes for May 2017 due to a planned Small Business Administration workshop.

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:  None

GUESTS:  None

REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE:  Available for Commissioners’ perusal:
	--Mr. Wesa completed 2016 farmers market reports.  Copies of receipts are needed.  Asked if weekly log would be accepted;
	--Mr. Wesa approved a check to the Historical Trust.  It should be paid by the town but EDC can pay;
	--Planning and Zoning were reviewed.  Text amendment change were rejected because it was not consistent with town Plan of Conservation and Development.  There is no public water or sewer system.  Minutes will be forwarded to everyone;
	--Last Green Valley applications for Walktober should be submitted by June 30;
	--a request for farmers market application from Evergreen Farm and Garden;
	--Historical Society contacted about pumpkin festival in October.  They requested a table at the farmers market to sell baskets as a fundraiser.  Approval was given.  An ice cream social at Wylie School will be held June 25;
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Business Directory — Mrs. Papenfoth is waiting for something from Tamarack Lodge and a phone number for Town Grille and Pizzeria.  Could be available at the farmers market this summer.  She confirmed budget allotment for the directory.

Farmers Market – Ms. Hanson is working on activities.  WCTY, Backus Health, Back to School, Touch a Truck and Pumpkin Festival are in place.  The Recreation Commission is doing programs on Saturdays.  Ms. Hanson wants to do a survey vendors and different time for the market.  Ms. Cool had a schedule of musicians.  Stair project shouldn’t affect the market.  Mr. Wesa had reports for Department of Agriculture.  Criteria was spelled out for increases, scope of work and financial report.  Facebook ads will be paid for with vendors’ fees.  Storage unit is scheduled to be delivered June 29 and portajohn on June 30.

Website/Facebook -- 

Historical Update — There was no meeting of the Historical Society in May due lack of attendance.  June’s meeting will be the ice cream social instead.

Business Development — Mr. Soto said he saw interest on Facebook for a gym.  The ATM at Riverside Mall will be removed in July.  Three people attended the Small Business Administration workshop in May.

Trails Brochure — Mr. Wesa spoke with person putting the brochure together.  The six trails need to be included on the map.  It still needs to be approved by the state.

Tourism – No report

BUDGET — Connecticut Historical Trust payment should be added.

OLD BUSINESS — None

NEW BUSINESS — Ms. Cool announced that she will resign at the end of the summer.

Mr. Wesa said he would like someone else to take over as Commission Chair.

SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING — 

The meeting adjourned at 7:42 (Cool, Hanson).

Respectfully submitted, 
Diana M. Ingraham, Clerk		

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