12/1/2014 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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16 Board of Selectmen Minutes December 1, 2014 Esconomic Development Industrial Cortioration (EDIC) Discussion: (continued) 6. The Board, as a matter of policy recognizes that the natural resources and lands under public management are essential to attracting economic opportunity. The Board recognizes the value our natural resources offer as an economic attribute for the Town and agrees that protection and management of our lands is an important part of attracting opportunity to Mashpee. To that end, as a part of an economic development strategy, the Board will invest in the maintenance and protection of public lands and take the necessary steps to improve and maintain access to public lands to enhance the enjoyment of the public and as a means of marketing Mashpee as an attractive place to live and work. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve Item (6) as referenced. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Taylor, yes Selectman Richardson, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Cahalane, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, none Selectman Gottlieb and Selectman Sherman were tasked by the Board to develop an economic development strategy for consideration by the full board. They have developed a discussion draft for the Board to consider and discuss. It is comprised of short and long term steps which are outlined below. Attached Memo: Overall Objective: Use town resources and tools to encourage a more diversified and vibrant economy for the Town that provides economic opportunity for residents and diversification and stability to the town tax base. There is general agreement that the town lacks job opportunities outside of the seasonal economy and that limits access to living wage jobs for families within Mashpee. What is not known with any certainty is what targets of opportunity really exist within Mashpee's reach and what stands in the way of those opportunities from becoming reality. In order to achieve real results, we believe that certain planning steps need to be taken and that partnering with the Cape Cod Commission offers an excellent way to access resources and expertise to the Mashpee's benefit. To that end, we recommend that the Board authorize the following undertakings with the Commission. RESET team: The Commission regularly provides technical assistance to municipalities in the form of RESET teams, consisting of several Commission staff technical experts. The town can request assistance in a particular geographic area with a focus on one or more resource issue areas. For example, the Commission is working closely with Orleans and Barnstable on redevelopment plans for economic corridors in both towns. 'the RESET approach is interdisciplinary and amplifies the capacity of the town staff. Projects are typically 6-12 months and can be expanded into several phases if requested by the Town. Often RESET projects result in a larger planning initiative, such as a Growth Incentive Zone (GIZ) or Chapter H application.