North Yarmouth EDSC picks new chair, sets business directory plan

The North Yarmouth Economic Development and Sustainability Committee elected Julia as chair and Eliza as vice chair at its September 24 meeting. The committee agreed to move forward with publishing a business directory, chose a schedule for reporting to the Select Board, and discussed its annual report and a possible change to its membership.

Key points

• Julia was elected chair for the coming year by motion, with Eliza elected vice chair; Grace will continue as secretary.
• The committee reviewed its June discussion on a business directory, which would list business name, address, and type, modeled on the comprehensive plan list, and agreed the list is ready to publish.
• The committee chose Schedule 2 for reporting to the Select Board (November 17, January 19, March 16, May 18) so it can meet once more before reporting.
• Members discussed the directory's purpose, including networking and community building, and floated highlighting a business category (such as carpentry) rather than a single business to avoid favoritism.
• The committee discussed moving alternate member Andrew to a full member seat, keeping his term through 2029, but agreed to check with him first.
• Members shared library and community events, including Junk in the Trunk and a costume swap on October 3, Trunk or Treat on October 17, and early voting at the town office.

Next steps

• Julia will email the Select Board chair and liaison to confirm the committee's choice of Schedule 2.
• Eliza will email the meeting dates to committee members and forward the Select Board email to Julia.
• Grace will write the annual report, run it by Julia, and submit it by Wednesday the 30th.
• Grace will send out the committee minutes and the business directory list.
• The committee will reach out to Andrew about moving from alternate to full member.
• The committee will discuss directory maintenance and finalize reporting materials at its next meeting.

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