Economic Development Corporation
Meeting Summary July 25, 2001
Present were:
| Mayor Barbara L. Cannon |
David Merwin |
George Koehler |
| Susan Gieser |
Mark Proudman, Treasurer |
Edward Testino |
| Robin Rosen, Secretary |
Michael D'Agnes |
Christine Manville |
| Charles Applebaum |
Larry Redmond |
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| Peter Davis |
Kevin Calogera, President |
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Absent were:
| Alayne Shepler |
Patrick Gillespie |
Nelson Iglesias |
| Gil Fallon |
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The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Salute to the flag was followed by roll call.
Statement was made that the meeting was held in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act.
A motion was made by Dave Merwin seconded by Peter Davis and unanimously agreed upon for approval of the June, 2001 Treasurer's Report and July, 2001 Bill List.
A motion was made by Michael D'Agnes seconded by Peter Davis with Larry Redmond abstaining for the approval of the June 27, 2001 Meeting Summary. The motion carried.
A presentation was given by Chris Foglio, the Conifer Realty Group, on Age Restricted Assisted Living. The proposed facility will be on Raritan Bay Hospital of Old Bridge property and services will be purchased from the Medical Center at a very affordable delivery rate.
The project will be funded through tax credits and tax exempt bonds and will employ approximately 40 people. It will have 80 units and approximately 104 beds. The cost would be approximately $1,800.00 per month per person.
The Board was pro project but had concerns regarding the PILOT monies paid to the Township versus what the actual expenses and cost of services would be.
A motion was made by Larry Redmond seconded by Chris Manville and unanimously agreed on that the Economic Development Corporation feels there is a need for affordable assisted living and to further investigate the cost to the Township for providing services to this facility.
Fallon and Fallon has submitted the completed application for the 501(c)(3) filing with the IRS for signature of the EDC.
A motion was made by Larry Redmond seconded by Peter Davis and unanimously agreed upon for the issuance of a check in the amount of $500 to the IRS for the filing fee.
Kevin Calogera reported to the Board on the status of resumes received and asked the Search Committee to get back to him on which candidates they want to interview.
Charles Applebaum pointed out some open issues in the Legal Agreement with Thomas Norman. It was agreed that Mr. Norman's fees are reasonable. Mr. Applebaum will review the Agreement and incorporate the Board's changes and recommendations.
A motion was made by George Koehler seconded by Christine Manville and unanimously agreed upon that Mr. Applebaum's offer re the Legal Agreement be accepted.
A motion was made by Mark Proudman seconded by David Merwin and unanimously agreed upon to amend the absentee provision of the By-Laws to reflect a simple majority of the Corporation be present for reinstatement purposes.
Discussion was held about Forbes Beach. We need the government to remove the coastal barrier designation.
A motion was made by David Merwin seconded by Larry Redmond and unanimously agreed upon to construct a letter and forward it to Congressman Pallone, Senator Torricelli, Senator Corzine and the Township Council. In the content we will be asking for an appointment to discuss reversing the coastal barrier designation.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. |