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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-04 Economic Development Committee MinutesMINUTES t1LC IVi.il Economic Development Committee (EDC) TQ 'b!1`-1 CLERK June 4, 2008 Russell Graham, Sheila Clarke, Meghan Young-Tafoya, Michele Willams, Jack RusseJ6t,#A MftgonPle~Nb%Je Furullo, George Rio, Abby McCabe, and Sharon Petersen met at the Berger Room, Town Hall, Reading, Kassa husetts beginning at 7:30 P.M. Agenda Review • Review of BOS Meeting o The committee felt the meeting was generally positive. The take aways were: • Create a template for a "resolution document" which will be used when businesses have issues with the town. The document would outline both perspectives and the EDC would be responsible for submitting it to the BOS. • The EDC should serve further as Ambassadors to existing and new businesses and advise BOS • Review of CPDC/BOS Meeting o Housing Partners (consultants consisting of lawyers, architects, etc.) presented the possibility of creating a 40R District on Main Street. The application process would be to submit to the State and then Town Meeting for approval. It could take one to two years to complete. • Review of CPDC - South Main Street Meeting o The CPDC met to discuss zoning/vision of design guidelines for Washington Street to South Street. The topography was outlined and as well as how different sections have individual "feels" (i.e. residential, commercial, etc.). - Work Plan o Please see attached Work plan for updated reports/project status • Other Business o Chamber of Commerce Meeting • Jack Russell attended a joint meeting of the Chamber, Town Manager, and Town Inspectors to discuss process and any issues local businesses were experiencing. An EDC member will be invited to attend all quarterly meetings going forward. o Tambone Meeting ■ Russell Graham (EDC), Town Manager, Town Planner, Brad Latham, and Dave Tuttle (CPDC) attended a meeting to discuss the status of the Tambone property. Mr. Tambone is experiencing difficulty in finding a restaurant tenant with the parking guidelines initially agreed upon with the CPDC. • Minutes On a motion by Young-Tafova seconded by McGonaale. the committee voted to accept the Minutes of the 5/21 meeting unanimously. Meeting Schedule o Next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at the Berger Room, Town Hall, Reading, Massachusetts beginning at 7:30 P.M. On a motion by Young-Tafoya, seconded by McGonagle, the committee voted to adjourn at 10:25 P.M. on a unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted, Sheila Clarke