Economic Development Commission

Committee Members Staff to the Committee Chairperson Councilman Vincent Loffredo Christine Marques, Director of ECD Members Councilwoman Jeanette Blackwell Brian Gartner, ECD Staff Councilman Anthony Gennaro Councilwoman Steven Kovach Councilwoman Linda Salafia ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 – 7:00 PM Meeting to be held online and in person. Room 208, Municipal Building, Members of the public may view/listen to the meeting using electronic equipment as follows: 1. Going to https://webex.com and joining the meeting using the appropriate meeting number and password. 2. Launching the WebEx application and joining the meeting using the appropriate meeting number and password. 3. Via telephone at 1-408-418-9388 and the appropriate access code. Members Webinar Number/Access Code: 2343 036 1932 Webinar Password: Middletown (64335386 from phones) Meeting Documents can be accessed by utilizing the following hyperlink https://middletownct.box.com/s/450v3iwdda0rrsh472saj8u9h4uyi33l Potential Surplus City Property Files https://middletownct.box.com/s/8gp0vrt9mbquq688konloi4dp54j619p 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the September 10th 2024 Regular Meeting. 3. Public Session 4. New Business A. Executive Session - Approving the Economic Development Commission enter Executive Session pursuant to the exception set Forth in Section § 1-200(6)(D) of the Freedom of Information Act to discuss the sale of real estate and the conveyance of an easement over City property to the State of Connecticut; with the following City agents, officers, and/or employees invited to attend the Executive Session, provided such persons’ attendance shall be limited to the period for which their presence is necessary to present such testimony or opinion: members of the Economic Development Commission, Staff to the Commission; Director of Economic and Community Development Christine Marques, Community Development Specialist Brian Gartner, and Assistant General Counsel Christopher Forte. B. Recommending approval of the sale of real property and conveyance of a maintenance easement to the State of Connecticut. C. Recommending approval of the notice and process for disposition of 210 Dripps Road, and 17 Miller Street pursuant to Section 232-7(F) of the Middletown Code of Ordinances. D. Lease agreement for Cloak Tactical Physical Therapy, LLC at R.M. Keating (180 Johnson Street). E. Amended lease agreement for Middletown Crossfit, LLC at R.M. Keating (180 Johnson Street). F. Recommending approval that the grant authorization from the State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection in the amount of $103,197.00 for the construction of the Landfill Trail around the base of the capped landfill be reduced by $12,988.87 from $103,197.00 to $90,208.13. 5. Old Business A. Development Projects a) The Village at Riverside (Arcade Redevelopment Project) b) Riverfront Master Plan c) 80 Harbor Drive B. Financial Matters a) Economic Development Fund Balance If you require special accommodations for any meeting, please call the ADA Coordinator at (860) 638-4540, (voice) or (860) 638-4812 (TDD/TTY), or the Town Clerk’s Office at (860) 638-4910 at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting. Page 1 of 2  b) Grant Earmarks c) 21st Century Bond C. R. M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park a) General updates b) Lease agreements c) Proposed lease agreement for The Middletown Board of Education at R.M. Keating (180 Johnson Street). D. Potential Surplus City Property a) 210 Dripps Road b) 17 Miller Street c) 20 Portland Street E. National Register Designation for the Beman Triangle F. Potential redevelopment/re-use of the former St. John School Building. 6. Adjournment Page 2 of 2 Committee Members Staff to the Committee Chairperson Councilman Vincent Loffredo Christine Marques, Director of ECD Members Councilwoman Jeanette Blackwell Brian Gartner, ECD Staff Councilman Anthony Gennaro Councilwoman Steven Kovach Councilwoman Linda Salafia ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 – 7:00 PM Meeting to be held online and in person. Room 208, Municipal Building, Members of the public may view/listen to the meeting using electronic equipment as follows: 1. Going to https://webex.com and joining the meeting using the appropriate meeting number and password. 2. Launching the WebEx application and joining the meeting using the appropriate meeting number and password. 3. Via telephone at 1-408-418-9388 and the appropriate access code. Members Webinar Number/Access Code: 2343 036 1932 Webinar Password: Middletown (64335386 from phones) Meeting Documents can be accessed by utilizing the following hyperlink https://middletownct.box.com/s/450v3iwdda0rrsh472saj8u9h4uyi33l Potential Surplus City Property Files https://middletownct.box.com/s/8gp0vrt9mbquq688konloi4dp54j619p 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the September 10th 2024 Regular Meeting. 3. Public Session 4. New Business A. Executive Session - Approving the Economic Development Commission enter Executive Session pursuant to the exception set Forth in Section § 1-200(6)(D) of the Freedom of Information Act to discuss the sale of real estate and the conveyance of an easement over City property to the State of Connecticut; with the following City agents, officers, and/or employees invited to attend the Executive Session, provided such persons’ attendance shall be limited to the period for which their presence is necessary to present such testimony or opinion: members of the Economic Development Commission, Staff to the Commission; Director of Economic and Community Development Christine Marques, Community Development Specialist Brian Gartner, and Assistant General Counsel Christopher Forte. B. Recommending approval of the sale of real property and conveyance of a maintenance easement to the State of Connecticut. C. Recommending approval of the notice and process for disposition of 210 Dripps Road, and 17 Miller Street pursuant to Section 232-7(F) of the Middletown Code of Ordinances. D. Lease agreement for Cloak Tactical Physical Therapy, LLC at R.M. Keating (180 Johnson Street). E. Amended lease agreement for Middletown Crossfit, LLC at R.M. Keating (180 Johnson Street). F. Recommending approval that the grant authorization from the State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection in the amount of $103,197.00 for the construction of the Landfill Trail around the base of the capped landfill be reduced by $12,988.87 from $103,197.00 to $90,208.13. 5. Old Business A. Development Projects a) The Village at Riverside (Arcade Redevelopment Project) b) Riverfront Master Plan c) 80 Harbor Drive B. Financial Matters a) Economic Development Fund Balance If you require special accommodations for any meeting, please call the ADA Coordinator at (860) 638-4540, (voice) or (860) 638-4812 (TDD/TTY), or the Town Clerk’s Office at (860) 638-4910 at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting. Page 1 of 2  b) Grant Earmarks c) 21st Century Bond C. R. M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park a) General updates b) Lease agreements c) Proposed lease agreement for The Middletown Board of Education at R.M. Keating (180 Johnson Street). D. Potential Surplus City Property a) 210 Dripps Road b) 17 Miller Street c) 20 Portland Street E. National Register Designation for the Beman Triangle F. Potential redevelopment/re-use of the former St. John School Building. 6. Adjournment Page 2 of 2 Committee Members Staff to the Committee Chairperson Councilman Vincent Loffredo Christine Marques, Director of ECD Members Councilwoman Jeanette Blackwell Brian Gartner, ECD Staff Councilman Anthony Gennaro Councilwoman Steven Kovach Councilwoman Linda Salafia ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 – 7:00 PM Meeting to be held online and in person. Room 208, Municipal Building, Members of the public may view/listen to the meeting using electronic equipment as follows: 1. Going to https://webex.com and joining the meeting using the appropriate meeting number and password. 2. Launching the WebEx application and joining the meeting using the appropriate meeting number and password. 3. Via telephone at 1-408-418-9388 and the appropriate access code. Members Webinar Number/Access Code: 2343 036 1932 Webinar Password: Middletown (64335386 from phones) Meeting Documents can be accessed by utilizing the following hyperlink https://middletownct.box.com/s/450v3iwdda0rrsh472saj8u9h4uyi33l Potential Surplus City Property Files https://middletownct.box.com/s/8gp0vrt9mbquq688konloi4dp54j619p 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of the September 10th 2024 Regular Meeting. 3. Public Session 4. New Business A. Executive Session - Approving the Economic Development Commission enter Executive Session pursuant to the exception set Forth in Section § 1-200(6)(D) of the Freedom of Information Act to discuss the sale of real estate and the conveyance of an easement over City property to the State of Connecticut; with the following City agents, officers, and/or employees invited to attend the Executive Session, provided such persons’ attendance shall be limited to the period for which their presence is necessary to present such testimony or opinion: members of the Economic Development Commission, Staff to the Commission; Director of Economic and Community Development Christine Marques, Community Development Specialist Brian Gartner, and Assistant General Counsel Christopher Forte. B. Recommending approval of the sale of real property and conveyance of a maintenance easement to the State of Connecticut. C. Recommending approval of the notice and process for disposition of 210 Dripps Road, and 17 Miller Street pursuant to Section 232-7(F) of the Middletown Code of Ordinances. D. Lease agreement for Cloak Tactical Physical Therapy, LLC at R.M. Keating (180 Johnson Street). E. Amended lease agreement for Middletown Crossfit, LLC at R.M. Keating (180 Johnson Street). F. Recommending approval that the grant authorization from the State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection in the amount of $103,197.00 for the construction of the Landfill Trail around the base of the capped landfill be reduced by $12,988.87 from $103,197.00 to $90,208.13. 5. Old Business A. Development Projects a) The Village at Riverside (Arcade Redevelopment Project) b) Riverfront Master Plan c) 80 Harbor Drive B. Financial Matters a) Economic Development Fund Balance If you require special accommodations for any meeting, please call the ADA Coordinator at (860) 638-4540, (voice) or (860) 638-4812 (TDD/TTY), or the Town Clerk’s Office at (860) 638-4910 at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting. Page 1 of 2  b) Grant Earmarks c) 21st Century Bond C. R. M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park a) General updates b) Lease agreements c) Proposed lease agreement for The Middletown Board of Education at R.M. Keating (180 Johnson Street). D. Potential Surplus City Property a) 210 Dripps Road b) 17 Miller Street c) 20 Portland Street E. National Register Designation for the Beman Triangle F. Potential redevelopment/re-use of the former St. John School Building. 6. Adjournment Page 2 of 2