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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSynergy Meeting #1 Southold EDC Synergy Summit Exit Questionnaire SYNERGY SUMMIT EXIT COMMENTS APRIL 22, 2025 NameOrganizationRoleWebsiteE-mailChallengesSuggestionsWhy Southold Attractive bidtreasurer@greenportvillSeasonal employee housing, affordable housing (year Volunteers, additional funding, Leisure, staycation, beauty, David SeureGreenport BIDTreasurergreenportvillage.comage.comround), limited budget to fulfill objectivesgrants, greater communication water activities Rites of Spring Music ridesmusic.org change the narrative of the NF as a new hub for Use funds to build an Blend of nature, food and Paolo BartolaniFestivalExec Directorridesmusic.orginfo@ritesmusic.orgcreativity, innovation and communityinternational event music All to use a community calendar - slowfoodeastend@gmail.cshared for all organizations to Land, water, people Maria MCBrideSlow Food East EndChapter Presidentslowfoodeastend.orgomVolunteers to help us do more, add board membersget involved.activities imfo@mattituckchamber.o Terry McShaneMattituck ChamberPresidentmattituckchamber.orgrgAttendance at member meetingsBreak Group into categories Students/youth of the town to Southold UFSD/NF School Career Transition nhelf@southoldufsd.com Get the youth of southold involved more in the know what's going on and how Everything that's slowly Nicole HelfBusiness AdvisoryCoordinatornicole.helf15@gmail.comcommunity. Get businesses to open doors.to be involved.changing. northforkpromotional northforkpromotionalcounPromote one calendar for the nature, small towns, Lisa SanninoNF Promotion CouncilPresidentcouncil.comcil@gmail.comoverlapping groupsregioncountry roads, wineries initiating a strategic plan to assess our current position on the east end and opportunities for the future. Collaboration of too many East End Arts and Temporary exhibition and gallery space for a three independent initiatives resulting Sense of community and John McLaneHumanitiesBoard Presidenteastendarts.orgjohntmclane@hotmail.comyear termin low impact and confusion.rural setting. Founder and brent@northforkauthentic.Fragmented, independent-minded community. Supply Information sharing, Brent RobertsonNorth Fork AuthenticPresidentnorthforkauthentic.comcomchain, awarenesscollaborationAssets nancycervelli@danielgale. Nancy CervelliSouthold Rotary ClubCo-Presidentsoutholdrotary.orgcomMembership, fundraising, ability to get the word out year round economy - not just tourism, more affordable housing near hamlet centers, handbook for all residents of the town not enough volunteers, not enough interest in local directing them to places on the Mattituck Laurel Historical history, lack of funding, financial stability year round Town Website to find codes, and Views, wineries, beaches, Charles GueliSocietyPresidentmlhistoricalsociety.orgmlh3m11952@gmail.comprograms that get good attendance lists of local businesses.atmosphere Southold Historical d.stgeorge@southoldhisto Darren StGeorgeMuseumExec Directorsoutholdhistorical.otgrical.org our unique community, our davebergen780@gmail.coBuilding membership and identifying challenges to the Promote business and agriculture, waterfront and Dave BergenCutchogue Civic AssnBoard Officermcommunity. Coastal resiliencycommunity engagementmarine resources sblack@discoverlongislan Stacy BlackDiscover LIVP of Strategydiscoverlongisland.comd.com info@emca.us.daleckim@Rural, laid back ambience. Mary DaleckiEMCAPresidenteastmarioncommunity.orggmail.comAwaiting zoning updateHow do we protect this? Use your Library as an Cutchogue/New Suffolk information hub, Space for Rosemary WintersFree LibraryDirectorcutchoguelibrary.orgrosemary@???Adequate program space to meet demand.program collaboration Coordination with other orgs on caroline@southoldlibrary.recogntion of businesses, town and general public in grants, partnerships with Some say they chose Caroline MacArthurSouthold Free LibraryDirectorsoutholdlibrary.orgorgrealizing its not about books as primary missioncommunity organizationsSouthold for the Library Finding new members and board members, website Chris ShashkinMattituck/Laurel CivicPresidentmattitucklaurelcivic.orgcs2046@nyu.edudevelopmentRural lifestyle Southold EDC Synergy Summit Exit Questionnaire Coordinate better among info@northforkchamber.orCoordinating events with others, participating in organizations and agencies that Small town vibe with Judy McCleeryNorth Fork ChamberPresidentnorthforkchamber.orgggovernment and community eventsserve businessesseaside life Attracting new members, managing membership Natural beauty, parks and Getting community involved on a sustained basis, databases, inspiring preserves, fun events Margaret SteinbuglerSouthold Peconic Civic VP spcivic.orgnofomms1@yahoo.comunderstanding issues of concern to our communitycommunity's civic engagementwineries Nativism, NIMBYism, restrictive zoning. Housing, involve community in housing True North Realty Assn, communication, collaboration. The greying of the East developmernt for their Michael DalyLLCSenior Advisormcdtruenorth.associates??End, faminies leaving, school enrollment fallingstakeholdersQuality of life sheilahcrowley@gmail.coEDC plus business groups Beauty, small town, low- Sheilah CrowleyGreenport Civic AssnVPgreenportcivic.orgmsewers, airb&b, housing, Greenporters old & newweigh in on zoning updatekey Provide a safe and wholesome keep up with our membership needs and community arena where our members can Riverhead Loyal Order of satnickjewelers@gmail.coevents. How we can increase awareness in regard to enjoy and become more aware Beauty and old world Roger SatnickMooseTrusteelodge1742.commwhat we doof what we docharm Local and federal laws impede sales opportunities, exisential threats - climate, wellness and weignt loss, local funding to promote to a wider audience. Local and state funding for promotional use, not events. Less organizations - too many mrockwell@sparklingpointLack of daycare and afterschool very challenging for with the same purpose - merge, Quiet and beautiful farms, Melissa RockwellLong Island Wine CouncilPresidentliwines.come.comworking parents in the commumnitywhere can we look for funding.beaches wineries Chairman, kbyrne@mattituckparks.colimited funding and resources overcoming years of Kevin ByrneMattituck Park DistrictCommissionermattituckparks.commneglect at facilities Notes from Synergy Summit 4/22/25 List of Attedees Round Table 1. Jack Malley - Southold EDC Chairperson 2. Lisa Sannino - North Fork Promotional Council 3. Katie Magill - East End Center for Independence 4. Paul Romanelli - Eastern Long Island Hospital 5. Paolo Bartolani - Rites of Spring Music Festival 6. David Serure - Greenport BID 7. Terry McShane - Mattituck Chamber of Commerce 8. Darren St. George - Southold Historical Museum 9. Melissa Rockwell - Long Island Wine Country 10. Margaret Steinbugler - Southold Peconic Civic Association 11. Michael Daly - HICO / LIREDC Housing 12. Michael Tiner - Cutchogue Civic Association 13. Wendy Weiss - East End Arts 14. Philip Mastrangelo - Long Island Oyster Growers Association 15. Carol Lindley - Greenport Civic Association 16. Maria McBride - Slow Food East End 17. Caroline MacArthur - Southold Library 18. Dave Fattizzo - Long Island Association 19. Laura Heckman - East End Seaport Museum 20. Judy McCleery - North Fork Chamber 21. Rosemary Winters - Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library 22. Nicole Helf - Southold Union Free School District 23. Barbara Novick - North Fork Women 24. Deborah Pittorino - CAST 25. Mary Dalecki - East Marion Community Association 26. Melinda Morris - Women Entrepreneurs in Business (North Fork) 27. Chris Shashkin - Mattituck - Laurel Civic Association 28. Roger Satnik - Royal Order of Moose / Rotary 29. 29. Brent Robertson - North Fork Authentic Elected Officials (Acknowledgement in attendance in audience) 1. Angela Noncarrow - Representing NYS Senator Anthony Palumbo 2. Jack Baglivi - Representing Suffolk County Legislator Catherine Stark 3. Al Krupski - Southold Town Supervisor 4. Greg Doroski - Councilman Other Government Liason's (in audience) 1. Jennifer Del Vaglio - Southold EDC 2. Brent Robertson - Southold EDC 3. Regan Battuello - Southold EDC 4. Brian Smith - Southold EDC 5. Lucine Kirchhoff - Southold EDC 6. Amanda Giuliano - Southold EDC 7. Elizabeth Sakarellos - Southold EDC Audience Members: 1. Bruce Robertson 2. Lynne Van Auken 3. Beth Young 4. Nicole Wagner 5. Michael Guanci 6. Michael Lawton 7. Dave Bergen 8. John McLane 9. Rich Mullen 10. Alexa Suess 11. Arden Gardell-Gross 12. Mark Riesenfeld 13. Tom Scalia 14. Sheilah Crowley Summary of Roles and Activities Roundtable Al Krupski – Public Zoning review document released today. Please review and comment, helpful? Not? Steinbugler – SH Peconic Civic – Inform, Educate about concerns. Stay aware of trends. Also, a combined Civic organization consisting of all Town Civics. Meet weekly or monthly as needed. General elections in June David – Cutchogue Civic – Similar to Margaret, Set up BESS Forum, successful meeting. Paul Romanelli – ELI Hosp.- Golf Classic, Dancing on the Dock, Fishing Outing. Caroline – SH Library – Make social workers available, Library card gets holder discount t local businesses. Judy – North Fork Chamber – represent NF businesses, Website has 225 members, regular networking meetings, October golf tournament, Scholarship program, help get business grants, is a resource for every business. ARTS (No name) – operating 10 years, driving force in music and art, partnering with businesses, can assist with grants. Rosemary Winters, Cutchogue Library – passport services, tutoring, concerts, try to help community. Marie McBride – Slow Food – Organic Farms – sponsor, cover cost, Available grants, honor wineries. Malley – EDC – Summit, Zonning assistance, Business resource, WinterFest 2026, Internships. st David Serure – GPT BID – 31 year, help keep Gpt in the mix, promote GPT as a great place to work and live. Lisa Sannino – NF Promo – North Fork Stroll. East End Tourism Grant, Discover LI Grant, would like to restart Trolley (funding) Dave Fattizzo – LIA – Advocate for East End Business owners, Meetings in Southampton Inn to gather East end businesses Terry McShane – Matt Chamber, Build support local businesses.47 th, annual street fair. Nicole Helf – NF Business Advisory, Connect youth with business community, Job Fairs, Job Shadow, help line up local jobs for students, GPT school film meeting, school population shrinking. Stacy – Discover LI – foster economic growth, AG tourism, Oyster heritage, workforce development, secure grants, Happy Earth Day Mark -Orient Association – educate membership, Comp Plan implementation, Coastal Resilience, Zoning, are a 501 C 3 Brent – NF Authentic – empower community, showcase all NF businesses via Savor NF, more in 2026. Michael Daily – Real Estate – EDC could reach out more, Health of 45 Hamlets on east end, wildlife, young people leaving. St George – Southold Historical – new promotions, Burger and beer event 4/23 – weekly line dancing. Bingo night Melissa Rockwell – LI Wine Country – New Board, advance wineries, work in community, 5K in October, LI Greenway, Legacy Wine dinner, New Website Julie- Greenport Civic – launched in December, Educate citizens, NF Coalition Roger Satnick – Moose – support children via events, Maureen’s Haven, Oktoberfest, we are one town Charles- didn’t get affiliation – Promote history, 5/17 Formal Tea, talks about local history, Graveyard Tour, Monthly lectures on local hlstory. George Maul? - NS Civic Assn. – 52 years old, Hollowing out of our community, need housing for young people, traffic, need year-round businesses, water quality, walkable hamlets, we can learn a lot form the South Fork (assume what not to do) John Mc – East End Arts – 50% membership from Southold, working on strategic plan Phil Mastrangelo -Oysterponds Shellfish – 6 to 14 million oysters in the water, works with Cornell, Stony Brook, continuing inspections from Feds, DEC, no $ from state, NY Oysters are back on the map! Melinda Morris - Women Entrepreneurs in Business – missed comment Mary Dalecki – EMCA – protect environment, educate, Zoning Chris Shashkin – Mattituck/ Laurel Civic – 125 members, give out 2 scholarships, monthly programs, zoning Open Comments 7/22 next meeting date is a conflict with Town Board meeting There was a gentleman describing a Plum Island video he is filming. Did not get his name. preserve nature, tell story Would love to see video. Abagail Field – Attorney – interested in event newsletter, mailing list, Judy Mc Cleery – interact with EDC, Calendar, Grants, local businesses can help AL K – the concept of community is a good thing, Greenport sewer system needs $, Event Calendar avoid conflict with use of services, e.g., PD, FD St George – Event calendar Amanda – can we pool $ and resources Nicole – use students on projects, they can get Community Service credits. David S – need a mission, grants Orient Assn. – Sustainability, action plns Abagail – solve housing Margaret – has information that could assist the EDC with new homeowner/business guide Southold EDC Synergy Summit Date: April 22, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Raphael’s Vineyard Meeting Purpose The EDC Committee designed this leadership-focused event to bring together organizations that support the vitality of the community. The objectives of this meeting were knowledge sharing, identifying community needs, and developing an action plan aimed at economic stability. Opening Remarks Chairperson Jack Malley opened the meeting with an introduction. Supervisor Al Krupski provided a zoning update, announcing the release of documents for public review. Meeting Procedures Jennifer DelVaglio explained the day's procedures and facilitated roundtable introductions. Attendees  Margaret Steinbugler – VP, Southold/Peconic Civic Association  Dave Bergen – Cutchogue Civic Association  Paul Romanelli – Suffolk Security Systems  Caroline MacArthur – Southold Library Director  Judy McCleary – President, Chamber of Commerce  Paolo Bartolani – Music Professional  Rosemary Winters – Cutchogue Library  Maria McBride – Slow Food East End  Jack Malley – EDC Chairperson  Dave Serure – Greenport Business Improvement District (BID)  Lisa Sanino – North Fork Promotional Council  Dave Fattizzo – L.I. Association  Terry McShane – Mattituck Chamber of Commerce  Niki Helf – Youth Employment Advocate  Stacy Black – Discover Long Island  Mark Riesenfeld – Orient Association  Brent Robertson – Northfork Authentic  Michael Daly – L.I. Regional Economic Council  Darren St. George – Director, Southold Historical Museum  Melissa Rockwell – L.I. Wine Country  Sheila Crowley – Greenport Civic Association  Roger Satnick  Charles Gueli – Mattituck/Laurel Historical Society  George Maul – New Suffolk Civic Association  John McClaine – President, East End Arts  Philip Mastroangelo – L.I. Oyster Growers Association  Melinda Morris – W.E.B.  Mary Dalecki  Chris Shashkin – Mattituck/Laurel Civic Association  Katie Magill – East End Center for Independence  Michael Tiner – Cutchogue Civic Association  Wendy Weiss – East End Arts  Carol Lindley – Greenport Civic Association  Laura Heckman – East End Seaport Museum  Barbara Novick – North Fork Women  Deborah Pittorino – CAST Elected Officials Present  Angela Noncarrow – Representing NYS Senator Anthony Palumbo  Jack Baglivi – Representing Suffolk County Legislator Catherine Stark  Al Krupski – Southold Town Supervisor  Greg Doroski – Councilman Other Government Liaisons (in audience)  Jennifer DelVaglio – Southold EDC  Brent Robertson – Southold EDC  Regan Battuello – Southold EDC  Brian Smith – Southold EDC  Amanda Giuliano – Southold EDC  Elizabeth Sakarellos – Southold EDC Audience Members  Bruce Robertson  Lynne Van Auken  Beth Young  Nicole Wagner  Michael Lawton  Dave Bergen  John McLane  Rich Mullen  Alexa Suess  Arden Gardell-Gross  Mark Riesenfeld  Tom Scalia  Sheilah Crowley Closing Comments Several attendees commented on the overlapping goals and missions represented in the room. There was a strong call for the creation of a central event calendar to prevent duplication and improve collaboration. Participants were encouraged to actively support and work with the EDC. Mee?ng summary - Synergy Summit (04/22/2025) Quick recap The mee?ng brought together various local organiza?ons and businesses to discuss community ini?a?ves, economic development, and collabora?on opportuni?es. A?endees shared updates on their respec?ve projects, including zoning updates, tourism promo?on, educa?onal programs, and cultural events. The gathering emphasized the importance of fostering partnerships, addressing local challenges, and planning for future community growth and sustainability. Next steps • EDC to consolidate and distribute contact informa?on and top concerns from all a?endees • EDC to develop a centralized events calendar for the town • EDC to organize the next synergy summit mee?ng on July 22nd • EDC to work on a business resource pla?orm for the town website • EDC to collaborate with the town on the zoning update process • Nikki (Southold High School) to add interested par?es to the North Fork School Business Advisory mailing list • All a?endees to consider partnering with other organiza?ons for larger events • All a?endees to par?cipate in upcoming town forums about the comprehensive plan and zoning update • Libraries (Southold, Cutchogue, Ma?tuck) to serve as collabora?on hubs for community events and programs • All a?endees to reach out to local schools for student volunteers for community events – u?lize the community service program • Long Island Associa?on to offer courtesy membership to local chambers of commerce • All a?endees to send upcoming event informa?on to southold.edc@gmail.com Summary Zoning Update and Community Input Al Krupski welcomed guests from the local town and thanked the Economic Development Commi?ee for their work. He discussed the zoning update, emphasizing that it's a work in progress and the community's input is crucial. He men?oned a new website that will be up and running by the end of the day to explain the process and provide forms for public input. Al also encouraged a?endees to visit the bank building to review the zoning map and seek help from planning staff. He then handed over to Jack for further discussion. Local Organiza?ons and Business Collabora?on The mee?ng involved various local organiza?ons and businesses discussing their ini?a?ves and collabora?ons. Jack, represen?ng the Economic Development Commi?ee, outlined their plans for quarterly energy synergy summits, zoning updates, and a business resource pla?orm. Paul Romanelli, owner of Security Systems, discussed the Long Island Hospital Founda?on's major events and the poten?al for business par?cipa?on. Caroline Macarthur, director of the Southfield Library, proposed a program offering discounts to local retailers with a library card. Judy McCleary, Chamber of Commerce President, highlighted the organiza?on's efforts in represen?ng businesses and promo?ng community engagement. Maria McBride, represen?ng Slow Food East End, discussed their interna?onal grassroots movement and their efforts in promo?ng local food producers. The Long Island Associa?on's Dave Fa?zzo introduced their advocacy for the Long Island region and their plans to bring their organiza?on to Eastern Long Island. Terry McShane, with the Ma?tuck Chamber of Commerce, discussed their 47th Annual Street Fair and their plans for future events. Nicki, a career and transi?on coordinator at Southold Union Free School District, men?oned the North Fork School Business Advisory and their desire to add more local businesses to their mailing list. Youth Engagement and Economic Development Strategies Nicki discussed the importance of connec?ng youth from local schools to businesses in the community, with a focus on job fairs and internships. She also men?oned the upcoming job shadow day and the involvement of students in town commi?ees. Amanda Giuliano, emphasized the need for efficiency in the remaining half of the mee?ng. Stacy Black, from Discover Long Island highlighted their role in promo?ng tourism and economic growth, offering assistance in agricultural tourism, heritage tourism, workforce development, and advocacy. Mark Riesenfeld from the Orient Associa?on discussed informing and educa?ng their membership. Brentz Roberts from North Fork Authen?c discussed their mission to empower the community for economic sustainability, and Michael Daly from True North Associates shared his involvement in the Long Regional Economic Development Councils and his focus on human infrastructure. Local Organiza?ons Share Upcoming Events Jennifer introduced the South Old Historical Museum's new execu?ve director, Darren St. George, who shared upcoming events including a burger and beer event, a pickleball tournament, and line dancing. Melissa Rockwell from the Long Island Wine Council discussed their mission to advance the image of Long Island wines and their upcoming events, including a Long Island locals campaign, a 5K run, and a Legacy dinner. Sheila Kelly from the Supreme Court Civic Associa?on highlighted their focus on educa?on and policy issues, and their upcoming full member mee?ng. Roger Sta?c from the Royal Board of the Moose discussed their mission to serve the community and support children's and senior organiza?ons, and their upcoming events including a duck race and October Festus. New Suffolk's Challenges and Future Plans Jennifer discussed the challenges faced by New Suffolk, including a hollowing out of the community, increasing traffic, and a need for year-round businesses. She emphasized the importance of coastal resilience and water quality improvement. Jennifer also highlighted the need for walkable hamlets and economic development. John McLean, the Board President of a 50-year-old arts organiza?on, shared their plans for a strategic review and poten?al future opera?ons. Phil Angelo, owner of the Oyster Pond Shellfish Company, discussed the challenges faced by the oyster farming industry, including inspec?ons and the need for support from the community. Women's Entrepreneurship and Community Development The mee?ng featured brief introduc?ons from various a?endees represen?ng different organiza?ons and roles. Jennifer, the founder of Web, an organiza?on for women's entrepreneurial business, spoke about her organiza?on's mission and structure. Mary Galecki, represen?ng the East Marion Community Associa?on, discussed their efforts to protect the rural, agricultural, and residen?al character of their area. The Mount Tech World Civic Associa?on, led by Jennifer, celebrated its 10th anniversary and offered scholarships. The State Civic Associa?on, another smaller group, was also men?oned. The audience was encouraged to share their iden??es and par?cipate in an open discussion. Key topics renewable energy, government policies, and the need for housing and business development on the North Fork. Fostering Collabora?on Among Local Businesses The mee?ng focused on fostering collabora?on and resource sharing among local businesses and organiza?ons. The a?endees discussed the challenges of event planning and the need for a central events calendar to avoid conflicts. They also discussed the importance of partnerships and the poten?al for local businesses to collaborate on larger events. The conversa?on ended with plans for the next mee?ng in July and the crea?on of a list of a?endees for future collabora?on. Jennifer's Gra?tude and Command Discussion Jennifer expressed gra?tude for the a?endees and highlighted next steps. We will summarize the mee?ng, provide a list of a?endees, and schedule/promote the next mee?ng with a set agenda to include more discussion around the calendar of events as well as a direc?on to create a pla?orm for economic stability – what does this look like – to be discussed at Q2 Synergy Summit.