10/6/2015 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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in helping with that. They also discussed in order to increase the marketability of the 130 commercial and industrial properties is the water on 130 needs to be extended and to get Broadband up 130. He said there is a gap from 130 to the rotary and town hall all the way up to the NStar easement in Sandwich. We can extend a hand out to the Town of Sandwich where they are trying to develop the Golden Triangle they would see a benefit in having Broadband there and in order to get there it would have to run thru our vacant industrial and commercial space. We could all work together. He has spoken to Mr. Viera and suggested a meeting between Mr. Viera, Randy Hunt and Selectman Keenan from Sandwich and Sandwich's ERIC. Tom said another project is Woods Hole satellite campus but they do not need satellite campuses right now, Tom said Mr. Viera brought up to him that he will look into the concept of some sort of drone development program. He would reach out to Carter Hunt who is the local director for Mass Development who works with Joint Base Cape Cod. The other question discussed was what hotel options are there. Mr. Viera understands Mashpee would like to have a hotel in town, 7. Role of Assistant Town Manager Tom said the Town Manager has asked that EDIC is one of his priorities and the logical place for him to do that is staffing this board. The town is offering him as the director if that is what the members want. The members agreed because they have to work in concert with the town and are thankful that the town manager agreed to do that. Terrie suggested an intermunicipal agreement because EDIC is a separate entity. In fairness, we need to regroup and work with the town manager, assistant town manager and the Board of Selectmen. This is something we need to talk about first as a board and suggested appointing a couple of members and come back to the board with a plan. Dino Mitrokostas and Bob Cobuzzi volunteered. 8. Anticipated Role of FDIC Tom Mayo referred to the Annual Work Plan of the ERIC dated 2013. He suggested the members reread the work plan and at the next meeting have a discussion. Terrie suggested also talking about their individual roles. Chairman Sherman asked what each member wants to do on this board and what did they want to bring to the table. Dino Mitrokostas said other than the day to day business, his connection with the tribe will be important. He would also like to be involved with Tom Mayo's discussions with Carter Hunt. Robyn Simmons would like to be involved with the budget and finance. Bob Cobuzzi wanted to think about it and get back to the board. Terric Cook sees herself as promotion, organization and economic restructuring.