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September 21, 201
1 CommitteE' LERK
MINUTESREADING. MASS-
Members in Attendance: Meghan Young - Tafoya (Chair), Sheila Clarke,(ITCMr)l Vpc1(-Ptu4Q-6ichele
Williams, Karl Weld, George Rio and Ben Yoder met in the Berger Room, wn a I.
Members Absent: Michelle Ferullo and Maria Higgins.
Others Present: Jean Delios.
Call to Order: There being a quorum the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Other Business
Ms. Delios summarized the current economic development and CPDC activity.
Committee Reorganization:
On a motion to nominate by Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Rio, the committee voted unanimously to
accept Sheila Clarke as the committee Chair.
On a motion to nominate by Ms. Williams, seconded by Ms. Young - Tafoya, the committee voted
unanimously to accept Ben Yoder as the committee Vice - Chair.
Ms. Clarke thanked Ms. Young - Tafoya for her efforts serving as the Chair of the EDC.
Work Plan Highliahts (See online spreadsheet for details):
Locations for second round of Way Finding signs was discussed. Ben Yoder provided an update. Update on
results of Reading Fall Street Faire, including outstanding revenues and expenses. Ms. Clarke proposed the
possibility of including an article for the Warrant for Fall Town Meeting asking for the funding for flower baskets
come from town funds since it is a benefit for the whole town. Before action is taken, Ms. Clarke requested
committee members help compile a list of how neighboring towns fund their baskets, including who pays for the
flowers and upkeep.
Economic Development Activity:
On a motion by Mr. Yoder, seconded by Ms. Williams, the EDC voted to adjourn at 9:00 PM by a vote of
5 -0 -0.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Respectfully submitted,
Kad Weld