Saputo Redevelopment Steering Committee 

Meeting Minutes

March 2, 2009

Members present: Will Patten, Scott Buckingham, Bill Schubart, Sarah Armstrong, Laura Carlsmith, Will McKinnon, Rolf Kielman

Guests: Alex Weinhagen, Director of Hinesburg Planning and Zoning, Carl Bohlen, Hinesburg Resident

Meeting convened at 5:30 PM.

1. Minutes from the prior meeting of 02/16/2009 prepared by Rolf Kielman were not discussed. Please review 2/16 minutes for approval at next meeting

2. Discussion of Feedback:  Members of the committee discussed the numerous conversations and input received from various individuals and organizations that might contribute to the fulfillment of the Vision for the Saputo property. These individuals and organizations included prospective tenants, funding organizations and partners (both public and private), prospective investors, legal facilitators, similar facilities/organizations venturing into the same general market area. An informational “outreach package” to be developed by Scott Buckingham. 

3. Funding eligibility: Town of Hinesburg and the Hinesburg Land Trust were discussed as possible receiving entities for the funding of certain necessary activities such as a marketing study and other forms of technical assistance. 

4. Resource list: to be maintained by the group and organized by prospective tenant categories such as: agricultural producers, permanent tenants, granting/government agencies,foundations and philanthropic groups/individuals, legal and political support entities, prospective development individuals and/or organizations. 

5. Development Process: Discussion also centered on the creation of a development entity that had a non profit status. Further advice and information required for this process but needs to be expedited rapidly. Discuss with Hinesburg Land Trust, Colchester Community Development Corporation and similar groups.

6. Design/Zoning Analysis: information to be distributed to committee to facilitate a design session at our next meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 7 PM. Next meeting on Monday, March 16, 2009.

Respectfully submitted by: Rolf Kielman