Downtown Business District

Downtown Business District Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 24,2020 330 Main Street, Middletown, CT. 06457 Attendees: VIA ZOOM MEETING WITH COMMISSIONERS Marie Kalita (Chair) Lisa Melaven (DBD Office) Diane Gervais (Commissioner) Marc Levin (Commissioner) Mike DiPiro (Commissioner) Jen Alexander (Commissioner) Police Report – None Planning Report - None Parking Report – Marie Kalita Marie reporting for the Parking Department - New meter signs are very welcoming with curbside service to our downtown businesses. Public Works – None Health Department- None Chamber of Commerce – None Minutes Report –  Motion made by Marc Levin to approve minutes.  2nd motion by Jen Alexander  Minutes accepted. Treasurer’s Report – Mike DiPiro Mike reports the 2nd installment for FY 2019-2020 has been deposited. Lisa will be sending a lettering to the Finance Department requesting our final installment for FY 2019-2020.  Motion to approve Jen Alexander  2nd motion by Diane Gervais  Treasurers report accepted Board Member Update –  Marie reported she will send a letter to the Mayor and Larry regarding the closing of the DMV Office in Main Street Market. Marie going to check with the City and Public Works department on what to do with our old DBD planters; to donate, sell.  Diane reports the summer plantings are looking great! Gift Cards have been selling.  Jen alexander reports the website is done. Lisa will assist in proofreading the gift card participants and email addresses.  Marc Levin reports marketing will be on hold for now.  Patrick Harding reports he will reach out to Tom Ford in getting started on the downtown window clings in vacant store fronts. New Business  Motion to adjourn by Marie Kalita  2nd by Diane Gervais  Adjourn approved.