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December 3, 2008 MINUTES
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In Attendance: Meghan Young-Tafoya (Chairman), Sheila Clarke (Vice Chair), Michele Williams, Michelle Ferullo,
George Rio, Sharon Petersen, Jack Russell and Camille Anthony (BOS liaison) and met in the Berger Room, Town Hall at
7:00 P.M.
Members Absent: Russell Graham
Also Present: Carol Kowalski, Community Services Director/Town Planner
Call to Order: There being a quorum the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Review Signage Guidelines:
Carol led a discussion of the current Reading sign bylaw, and approaches to amending the sign bylaw. It was agreed that
all members will submit their top priorities to Meghan by January 1, 2009 and a project plan will be created. EDC will lay
the groundwork for this project and solicit input from the CPDC and ZBA, former members of both committees, as well as
Town officials and businesses.
Reports
The public hearings for the Gateway Smart Growth 40R district and the Senior Living building on Jacob Way was
delayed indefinitely.
Both papers have been contacted about the Retailers Association of Massachusetts award that Good Heart's Children's
Shop was awarded November 20, 2008.
Fagade Improvement Subcommittee (George and Jack) started initial outline of plan; #1 priority, obtaining grant money
Jack wrote up a submission for the upcoming winter addition of "Your Community Connection"
Chairman shared with the committee Oaktree Development's initial plans for the current Atlantic Supermarket site.
Alleyway Subcommittee reported that bricks were being put down this week, and that lights would be ordered shortly.
Archway ironworks are finished and currently reside at the DPW while posts are being constructed.
Michelle Ferullo reported on business contacts that she's made in the past couple of weeks. Will forward some of these
names to Oaktree.
Other Business
Michele Williams will be submitting her name for the fifth seat on the Economic Development Committee.
Minutes
On a motion that was duly made and seconded, the EDC voted to approve the Minutes for November 19, 2008.
(Vote: 3-0).
Meeting Schedule
Next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday January 7, 2009 at 7:30 PM, Berger Room
On a motion duly made by Jack Russell and seconded by Shelia Clarke, the Committee voted to adjourn at 9:31
P.M. on a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Meghan Young-Tafoya