Economic Development Committee Agenda 08.12.20

August 12, 2020 Karen Hambleton Economic Development Committee, Minutes 0

6:00 to 7:30 pm via Zoom & conference call

  1. COVID 19 Declaration (Chair)
  2. Introductions
  3. Recap last meeting
  4. 4th Of July Fireworks to September
  5. Halloween Project Planning
  6. Discussion of EDC Direction:
  7. Recap Last Meeting’s Discussion
  8. What is “economic development”? Why do we want it?
  9. What benefits come from such development? What are the effects on taxes, population, commerce? What are the follow-on effects?
    What are the drawbacks of development?
  10. What kinds of development are desirable? What kinds of businesses should be encouraged: home-based, industrial, commercial/retail? Where?
  11. What kinds of development are not desirable?
  12. What are the obstacles to desirable development?
  13. What are the ways forward?
  14. What revisions are needed to the work plan matrix?
  15. Other Items
  16. Adjournment

In light of the COVID 19 (Corona Virus) social distancing advice made by the Governor and CDC, the Town of Bradford, following a declaration of emergency by the Economic Development Committee Chairperson is conducting the meeting above by Zoom meeting and phone in. If you would like to participate in either method from home, please use the following:

  • Zoom Log In Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87182148286?pwd=ZmVDcmxoVEVadlFzNEdpYW5zU0JGUT09

  • Zoom Call In: 1 929 205 6099
  • Zoom Meeting ID and Password for Both:
  • Zoom Meeting ID: 871 8214 8286
  • Zoom Password: 404407