January 18, 2012 Minutes

Pittsfield Economic Development Committee
January 18, 2012

1. Meeting opened at 5:34.

2. Attendees: Ted Mitchell (TV), Ed Vien (EV), Lyn Roberts (LR), Linda Small (LS), Susan
Muenzinger (SM), Ellen Barbasso (EB), Gerard LeDuc (GL), and Paul Skowron (PS),
Matt Monahan (MM) from CNHRPC, and Lester Baker.

3. Minutes from January 4, 2012 accepted as written.

4. Election of new vice chair.
A. Susan Muenzinger nominated Lyn Roberts as vice chair.
B. Ellen Barbasso seconded the nomination.
C. Lyn Roberts accepted unanimously.

5. Guest Lester Baker-new owner of Union Block
A. 5 year plan to improve building
1. New roof needed
2. Restore front and new entrance
B. Office space on first and second floors
C. Outside-steps and sidewalk need improvement

6. Other
A. Wi-Fi Ian from Single Digits coming Friday to check out system
B. Reviewed map for properties available for prospective stores
C. SM suggested we look for other people to be on EDC committee

7. Next meeting February 1, 2012

8. Meeting closed at 6:40 P.M.

Submitted by:
Ellen Barbasso, Secretary