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Friday, April 21, 2017

Economic Development Commission 4/26/17 Agenda

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Meeting Type:               Special Meeting
Date:                            Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Time:                            4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location:                      Town Manager’s Office Conference Room
Address:                       43 Bombardier Road | Milton, VT 05468
Contact:                       (802) 893-1186 or jhemmerick@town.milton.vt.us
Website:                       www.miltonvt.org

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA

1. Call to Order & Welcome                      

2. Attendance

3. Public Forum
The public may attend and speak in accordance with Vermont's Open Meeting Law (1VSA312).

4. Agenda Review

5. Staff Update on Major Town Projects & Progress

6. Business
(A). Annual Election of Officers
Tabled from last meeting: the Commission must elect a Vice-Chair and Clerk pursuant to EDC Bylaws Article 2, Paragraph 1.

(B). Annual Review of the Commission’s Bylaws & Meeting Schedule
Tabled from last meeting: the Commission may determine if any amendments are needed to keep the  bylaws current; Staff requests one amendment to change the regular meeting time to the fourth (instead of second) Wednesday of the month, to be held on a quarterly basis.  This change eliminates a conflict with the Regional Planning Commission the Planning Advisory Committee’s regular meetings.  Attachment: Adopted bylaws, last amended Feb. 25, 2016.

(C). Nomination to Infrastructure Standards Committee
The Commission must nominate a member for Selectboard appointment to this temporary committee.  Staff will explain the project goals, schedule, and answer any questions.

(D). Member Composition, Recruitment and Ambassador Roles
The Commission will discuss the EDC structure, recent recruitment efforts and strategies develop Commissioners as ambassadors for community investment.   Attachment:  2014 Board Resolution restructuring the EDC.

(E). Business Appreciation
The Commission will discuss staff’s proposal to host a business appreciation event on June 7, 2017.


7. Minutes
For approval as presented or amended.
(A). June 8, 2016 (tabled from prior meeting)
(B). July 27, 2016
(C). November 23, 2016 (information only)
(D). January 7, 2017 (information only)

8. Adjournment