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CANDIDATES TO FILL VACANT POSITONS, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING
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BOROUGH OF TUCKERTON
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Economic Development Committee to closely support the
economic activities of the Tuckerton Borough Council. To accomplish this end, it
is incumbent on the Economic Development Committee to focus its energy towards
the overall economic well being of the community.
The Economic Development Committee is charged with supporting the economic
endeavors of the residential and business interests within the Borough. The
promotion of the Borough and its collective businesses is the focus of the Economic Development Committee"s agenda.
The presentation of the Borough in a most positive manner to attract business and
encourage promotion of business by focusing on business interests and their economic
health is intended to provide the residential community with a base to improve the
individual resident"s quality of life in the Borough.
This is the mission of the Economic Development Committee. JANUARY 2010 MEETING SUMMARY John Naia welcomed all guests to our meeting this evening. Mr. Keith Vreeland, member of the Land Use Board was in attendance. He was requested to attend by Mrs. Liz Moritz. Mr. Vreeland is an architect and works with Councilman Neil Saunders, had worked on the Sign Ordinance for the Landmarks Commission and is currently working along with Liz on the Main Street Bi-Ways Program. Another guest was in attendance, in observance of the committee. June Sullivan invited Dr. Mark Lippman, and commented the EDC today is looking for positive input from merchants and also for more assistance with achieving our goals and help with current events. New members are needed for EDC.
John Naia is currently reviewing the Bi-Laws/Guidelines for the NJ Fresh Seafood and Farmers Market. Mrs. Dorothy Gehman had been the event coordinator the past two years and the committee will again ask Mrs. Gehman to remain in that position as she had done a fine job. John has requested information for an updated and current version of the guidelines produced by the Department of Agriculture.
Tim Hart had a document of a survey covering all the markets held in the state of NJ and will send this to Mrs. Gehman. Members discussed various venues that take place at the various markets, such as the sale of honey (produced by bees grown locally), bread and cheese, gourmet jams, as well as crafts. John Naia would like to have a meeting and invite possible participating vendors so that the rules/regulations and guidelines may be discussed prior to the open of the 2010 season. A March meeting was determined.
Tim Hart stated a subsidy/grant may be available from the state if certain conditions are met, and that EDC is encouraged to apply. Tuckerton is listed on the Jersey Fresh Web Site as a Farmers Market location. Liz Moritz commented to ensure funding, there must be a line-item on the budget in place. Tim Hart also stated the Tuckerton Seaport had been paying for some of the advertising and part of the cost for signage has been raised from the charges to the vendors, at $35 for the season registration with $15 paid weekly. Liz will work with Tim and John on the guidelines for the Farmers Market and they will request Mrs. Gehman be present. June Sullivan had previously spoke with Mrs. Gehman and stated she is interested to return as coordinator. June stated there had been a positive response from the growers/participants these past two seasons and also from the attending public.
Tim Hart spoke of the Summertime Concert Series in respect that joining with Little Egg Harbor for support in coordination will bring a larger crowd. Tim will bring the contact list for the bands/singers to the next meeting. Liz Moritz agreed to soliciting the entertainment and work with Tim for accommodating the budget restrictions. It was agreed to enlist the “more popular” acts during the months of July and August.
Tim Hart stated Sco-Jos restaurant agreed to pay for the posters/advertising if the event schedule is prompt. Sco-Jos may also be interested in operating the stand. Liz Moritz suggested a local community performing group in Tuckerton may be interested in operating the stand as well while promoting a charity benefit for a local cause. John commented that the goal of EDC is to promote local and regional business and thought this would be a good idea.
Tim Hart stated the possibility of a grant by the “Carousel of Music” organization to pay for one or two of the concerts may be available in April by applying to the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
Keith Vreeland suggested the concert take place the same day as the Farmers Market with the prospect of drawing larger crowds. The possibility of holding the Farmers Market on Friday afternoons was discussed as well as holding a two-day event for the market. Liz also suggested using the floating platform on the Lake for advertisement of events. She will check with Dorothy Gehman to discuss the days for the Farmers Market. Tim Hart will invite Dale Parsons to sell Seafood this season at the Market. Liz will also get feedback from the bands on the times/days for the concert. Liz Moritz has joined the Economic Development Committee as a full member. Welcome Liz!
Dr. Mark Lippman, Proprietor of Pinelands Chiropractic Group was asked by members of the EDC to join their team. Mark has been in practice here in town for many years and has attended several meetings in 2009 to gain insight as to the committee’s goals and mission. Mr. Lippman inquired as to joining in the alternate position capacity. He will be sworn in by Mayor Eggert.
Liz Moritz distributed copies of the Final Report of the Tuckerton Borough Economic Development Plan put together by the Rutgers Graduate Planning Studio, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. The report suggests broaden into a regional area, including Little Egg Harbor, Parkertown, New Gretna, and other small communities as to widely accommodate our growing local commerce. She reviewed the planning implementation agenda that included promoting and expanding Tuckerton’s annual events to work with community groups, coordinate programming and marketing with Seaport Society and the Baymen’s Museum, to market Tuckerton’s central business district and work with local business coalitions to establish a visitors center, design guidelines for streetscape improvements, signage and create a cohesive appearance to encourage local patronage and welcome visitors, identify sites and corridors which need improvement, research other successful standards in comparable communities, develop guidelines for the greater Tuckerton area and publish a manual.
Liz stated that the agenda for our next meeting will be discussion of reports on waterfront development, a circulation plan and vision study.
| Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Borough Hall
Contact us at:
EDC@TuckertonBorough.com or
609-296-1110
Susan Maguire
Secretary We currently have open positions--please contact EDC if interested... John Naia-- Chairman June Sullivan--Vice Chairperson Timothy Hart, Esq Elizabeth Moritz Kristoffer Branco Alternate #1 Vacant Alternate #2 Vacant |