Nov 19, 2013 - C. Liaison Report. Steve Benowitz. C-1 Webpage: City business on Website. 48 out of 250 businesses are listed so far. Good opportunity ...
MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, November 19, 2013 – 7:30pm A. Call to Order : Chairman Bill Ryan called the meeting to order 7:40pm. He announced there was not a quorum. B. Approval of October 15, 2013 Minutes. No quorum. Will put on Agenda for next month. C. Liaison Report. Steve Benowitz C-1 Webpage: City business on Website. 48 out of 250 businesses are listed so far. Good opportunity for free advertising and link to websites. C-2 Business Breakfast: Comment cards: 60 attended – very successful. 11 complimentary comment cards. Fulton Bank’s card: concern about light not finished. (it was done the next day). C-3 Attendance Requirements BTEDAC meetings. Not addressed in Ordinance. Suggested we have alternates attend meetings so we can vote if there is not a quorum of regular members. Suggested a letter be sent to members emphasizing the importance of their attendance. Send reminder emails prior to meetings. C-4 Other: Brian Johnson reported that business inquiries are increasing. People are taking notice of our 130/206 corridor. D. Old Business D–1: Coordinate meetings with City of Bordentown (according to Ordinance 2013-9) Bill emailed, hasn’t heard back yet. D-2: Plan Business Breakfast for January. Not discussed without quorum present D-3: Discussion regarding business complaints/business friendly. Not discussed without quorum present D. New Business: D – 1: Bandit sign policy: Steve suggested that we involve Public Works or Code Enforcement Officers to remove signs, take pictures, send warnings, possible fines. “Common Ground” signs would be exempt: political, community events, etc. E. Committee Comments: Bill: List businesses differently on our website. Pete: Slogan “We Are Open For Business” F. Public Comment: (Anyone wishing to speak on agenda items will be recognized after the Committee has concluded their initial discussions. There is a three minute time limit for public comment per item.) NONE
G. Adjournment AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING Present Absent MEMBERS: X Bill Ryan, Chairman X Scott Rauenbuhler, Vice Chair X Shirley Littleford, Secretary X Chris Nunn X Jimmy Manates X Michael Carney X David Thompson X Will Bancroft X Dawn D’Alicandro X X X
Steve Benowitz - Township Committeeman, Liaison to BTEDAC Jim Wittington – Zoning Board Chairman Matt DiMattia – Planning Board Chairman
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Peter Carbone – Twp. Construction Official Brian Johnson – Director of Community Development
