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MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 2011
START TIME 8:00AM
ROLL CALL
Ron Cain, Jr.-present
Margaret
Miller – Sanders - present
Everett Vreeland -present Deane
Driscoll - present
Ron
Soussa -present Kevin
Seidel, Alt. #2 - present
Jennifer
Horowitz -present Arnold
Schancupp – alt #1 - absent
Alexander
Kachmar - present
Liaisons:
Township Committee: Jim
Sandham; Deb Nielson
(alt) - both present
Planning
Board Liaison: Tony Speciale - present
Environmental
Commission: Monica Mianecki -
present
Township Staff:
Meghan Hunscher, PP
Other present:
Russ
Lipari, Planning Board Chairman
Real
estate broker from Remax
OLD BUSINESS
A. BoA & Planning Board applications update
a.
Deane Driscoll - BOA
b.
Tony Speciale - Planning
Board
Mr. Driscoll indicated that Holiday was approved and that Lake Valhalla Club has an
on-going application. Mr. Speciale
indicated that the Planning Board had light agendas.
B. Master Plan & Zoning Ordinance Update
a.
Optional elements
- Meghan
b.
Meeting with
Chamber on signage - Maggie
Ms. Hunscher indicated that
the Chamber members met with Mr. Burgis, planning consultant, to discuss
signage. The Chamber felt that neon
signs should be permitted but with restriction as to size and amount.
C. Subcommittee Reports
a. Retail
Analysis - Maggie, Deane, Dick
i.
Suggested
research: amount of retailers in Montville
Mr. Speciale indicated that
the fire districts keep records of every business in town and that Ms. Hunscher
should contact them for the list.
b. Commercial
realtor event - Fall 2011 - Kevin, Ron S, Dick, Deane
i.
Location, agenda,
tour, hand-outs, timeline
The real estate broker
present indicated that the brokers open houses are typically not well attended
and she did not recommend that the EDC host a brokers event. The subcommittee was disbanded.
c. EDC
comparable research - Alex
i.
Websites, events
Alex compiled a list of
example website of other EDCs. Ron S.
suggested that the EDC set up a stand-alone website. Suggestions for the website include visual
tour of the Township, slogan, vacancy listing.
d. Farmer’s
Market - Jennifer, Deane, Tony
Tony had spoken with a number
of local farmers and it appears they would not be interested in selling at a
Farmer’s Market in Montville. The subcommittee was disbanded.
Ron S. suggested that the
Township consider organic farming of Township-owned preserved open space. The proceeds would be placed in the open
space trust fund. Ms. Hunscher indicated
that should would call the Morris County Agricultural Board to inquire.
D. Speakers - Deane
a.
Glenn Buie,
Maggie Peters, Stan Omland - status
Deane and Dick will line up
speakers, one per month.
E. Other initiatives
a.
Bayer
b.
Slogan
c.
Mr. Sandham indicated that he
and Mr. Bastone would be meeting with Bayer representatives later in the
month.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Mission / Vision
Statement for EDC
Suggestions for a vision
statement and mission statements included:
“The Montville Economic
Development Committee encourages new development and supports the retention of
existing businesses while preserving the quality of life of our community.”
Mission statements include:
1. To enhance Montville Township's
quality of life through the creation and preservation of healthy businesses and
jobs;
2.
To be mindful that one unique feature of our Town is that it is
comprised of many separate and distinct areas that require careful
consideration to keep its future growth desirable;
3.
To assist new and old businesses with municipal requirements and acts as a liaison between economic enterprise and municipal
entities;
4.
To welcome and encourage businesses that might consider Montville Township a place to relocate to and creates a community culture that attracts and supports
ratables;
5.
To help local businesses remain healthy and in town by assisting in
their expansion and promotion;
6.
To facilitate landlords in renting space;
7.
To encourage the use of vacant buildings;
8.
To increase Montville
Township’s ratables; and
9.
To keep in mind our residents needs and wants.
10.
Promotes growth and development that is line with our resident’s needs and
guided by our community’s master plan.
B. Target goals of EDC
C. Subcommittee formation discussion
a.
Outreach
subcommittee
b.
Business
recruitment
c.
Target areas
These will be discussed
further at a later date.
D. Intern - Meghan
Ms. Hunscher indicated that
she has placed an ad at Rutgers for an unpaid
summer intern. Part of the intern’s work
would involve support of EDC efforts.
E. EDC dinner with Chamber honoring business person
The Chamber currently has an
annual banquet.
APPLICANTS
A. Rene of Petals to discuss proposed café on same
property (Chux)
Ms. Simon did not appear due
to a scheduling conflict.
MINUTES
Adoption
of EDC minutes of 12-16-11 – Eligible:
Ron Cain, Jr., Margaret Miller – Sanders, Everett Vreeland, Deane Driscoll,
Ron Soussa, Kevin Seidel, alt. #2, Jennifer Horowitz, Arnold Schancupp – alt
#1, Alexander Kachmar
Motion to approve: Deane
Driscoll
Second: Ron Soussa
Roll call: unanimous
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was unanimously
adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Meghan Hunscher, PP
Principal Planner
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