Pittsfield Economic Development Committee
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Meeting Minutes 02/20/2008
1) Meeting called to order at 5:35 pm. In attendance: Ed Vien (EV), James Hetu (JH), Lyn
Roberts (LR), Deb Jordan (DJ), Helen Schiff (HS), Ellen Barbasso (EBa), Matt Monahan
(MM) representing CNHRPC. Also attending: Susan Muenzinger (SM), Linda Small (LS) and
Gene Marcotte.
2) Minutes from 2/06/08 were reviewed and accepted. A correction should be made to Gene
Marcotte’s name. Add an “e” at the end.
3) YMCA survey results
a. Over 200 people responded to the survey
b. Shows that people in Pittsfield feel there is a need for recreational activities for adults and
children.
c. Matt will give a CD and a copy of the report to Town Hall
d. He will also give two copies to the YMCA in Concord.
e. Matt and Ed will meet with the head of the YMCA on Friday February 22.
f. Two possible sites are the Pittsfield Weave building and the Tannery.
g. SM suggested a copy also be sent to the Pittsfield Parks and Recreation Department
h. A suggestion was made to send a letter to the Suncook Sun thanking all those who
responded.
4) LDC Articles of Agreement
a. There was discussion on Pg. 7 Section 5 regarding the Town Representative. Should it be
someone who is currently on one of the boards or committees, or leave it to the discretion
of the Select Board to pick someone they think will do the job?
b. Pg 14 Article XV – Bylaws may be changed by a majority of the full board of directors.
Added the word “full”.
c. Pg 11 Section 7 – Should the treasurer be bonded?
5). Congressman Hodes postponed his meeting with Pittsfield until March 17. He does want to meet
with the town but something came up and he could not be here on February 21.
6). A letter needs to be written about the EDC for the Town Report. A copy should go to Zoning
Board.
6). Our next meeting is Wednesday February 27, at 5:30 pm.
7). Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.
Submitted by: ________________________________
Ellen Barbasso