HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-21 Economic Development Committee MinutesSubcommittee of Economic Development Committee (EDC)
Building Facade & Signage Improvement Program
January 21, 2012 MINUTES
EDC Members in Attendance:, Sheila Clarke, George Rio, Michele Williams from the EDC and Architect Intern
Michael Lafontaine met on January 21, 2012 in the Community Room at the Police Station. The meeting started
at 11:30 and ended at 12:45.
Proaram Document
The committee discussed the Building Facade & Signage Improvement Program document. It was determined
that it would be given to EDC members for their input. The subcommittee discussed having a program meeting
open to all businesses in which the program, process and application would be presented and discussed.
Building Facade & Slanage Improvement Program Committee
The Committee discussed members of the BSFI Committee which should consist of two members from the
EDC, two members from CPDC and one member from the Board of Selectmen. This committee selects the
applicants for the program, with final approval from the EDC.
On a motion by Ms. Clarke, seconded by Ms. Williams, nominates John Weston, CPDC, Nick Salina,
CPDC, James Bonazoli, Board of Selectman. Sheila Clarke, EDC and Michele Williams, EDC to the BSFI
Committee. Motion Carried 3 -0.
Action Items
Committee members and Michael agreed to do the following:
George:
-Contact George K.
• Contact person at Gallo and let her know about Michael.
• Send Gallo contact person information to Michael.
Sheila:
-Contact Ann Dicico about cost of decorative items.
-Contact Michael Palmer about cost of awnings.
-Contact Jamie Lynch about construction costs for Haven St. Buildings.
• Call Pete H. regarding Village Carpet Building.
Michele:
• Ask John Weston if lights under awnings are allowed.
-Ask town staff about the apartments in the Flat Iron Building.
• Check out Haven St. at night and see what lights are on the buildings.
Michael:
• Review Program document and give Sheila any edits.
• Draft brochure.
-Talk to contact person at Gallo (Flat Iron Bldg) and make a rendering.
Next Steps
Discuss the program meeting with the EDC and seek help with publicity, documents, etc.
Respectfully submitted,
Michele Williams