HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-05 Economic Development Committee MinutesEconomic Development Committee (EDC)
November 5, 2008 MINUTES
In Attendance: Meghan Young-Tafoya (Chairman), Sheila Clarke (Vice Chair), Russell Graham, Michele Williams,
Michelle Ferullo, George Rio, Sharon Peterson, and Kathi Spurr (Temporary R/NR Chamber EDC member liaison) met at
the Berger Room, Town Hall at 7:30 P.M.
Members Absent: Jack Russell
Also Present: Carol Kowalski (Community Services Director/Town Planner) and Abby McCabe (Staff Planner)
Call to Order: There being a quorum the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM.
Review Work Plan: (Refer to the Work Program for further details)
Website: The Committee offered suggestions for additions to the website.
EDC Section Leader: The completed surveys have been reviewed for analysis and some of the highlights were discussed
and will be further explained during the BOS report.
Spring Fling Ideas for the "Spring Fling" were discussed and planning will begin soon.
Promote/Retail and Restaurants Downtown: Chronicle plans to start the Shop Around the Corner articles after the
election.
Economic Development Activity(EDA): EDA status report was reviewed and discussed. One of the Eastern Bank buildings
and the NAPA space in the former Fabric Town building is for sale.
EDC Education: Business Permitting Guidebook will be mailed to businesses within the next week. The use definitions
from the Zoning Bylaw were discussed. The Town Planner will provide a memo about signage for the zoning amendment
work session planned for December 3`d at 7:00 PM.
Partner with CPDC: The EDC's plans to present zoning amendments for consideration were favorably received by the
CPDC.
Grants: The Technical Assistance Grant is in progress and will be submitted next week.
Reports
Alleyway Update-Michele Williams reported that the brick work in the alleyway will begin next week, the arches will be
installed the third week in November and the mural will be painted in the spring.
Meghan and Sheila summarized the committee and volunteer training session held by the Board of Selectmen last week.
The Suburban Mobility grant is to be put on hold because of the current financial climate and the Town's matching
requirement.
Other Business
The Committee reviewed the draft BOS presentation and offered suggestions for the presentation on November 18, 2008.
Minutes
On a motion that was duly made and seconded, the EDC voted to approve the Minutes for October 15, 2008 as
amended. (Vote: 3-0).
Meeting Schedule
Next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday November 19, 2008 in the Berger Room, Town Hall, at 7:30 P.M.
On a motion duly made by Sheila Clarke and seconded by Meghan Young-Tafoya, the Committee voted to
adjourn at 10:27 P.M. on a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
.'Abby McCabe