09/13/1994 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page Board of Selectmen Minutes September 1.3, 1994 Meeting resumed; Selectmen's Conference Room: Town Planner re: Economic Development Focal Partnership Grant: 8:50 p.m. Selectman Bills opened the Public Hearing on the Town's application for a FY 1994 Massachusetts Small Cities Program Local Economic Development Partnership Planning Grant. Torn Fudala, the Town Planner was present to discuss the Town's application for grant funding sought to employ a consultant to assist the Local Economic Development Partnership Committee in developing a Strategic Plan for achieving the Town's Economic Development goals. The Public Hearing is held as a part of the application process to solicit comments, suggestions and questions on the proposed application noted Mr. Fudala. Last year, the Town established a Local Pcononnic Development Partnership program to work on a strategic approach to economic development planning indicated Mr. Fudala. The Local Partnership groin consists of the Executive Secretary, members of the Economic Develop- ment Committee, the Town Planner,Historic Commission,wampanoag Tribal Council and members of the Conservation Commission. The proposed scope of the Strategic Plan consists of six elements informed Mr. Fudala. Guidelines as developed by the State would involve; Development of Goals and Objectives Economic Performance Assessment Analysis of the Town's Economic Structure Analysis of available Economic Resources Analysis of the Town Economic Situation Strategic Plan for Economic Development The Town qualifies for up to$30,000 in grant funding for this project because it meets the State's economic criteria for an "Economic Target Areae indicated Ilrir. Fiala. Federal funds will benefit lour and moderate income persons by providing jobs and increased incomes for our lour and moderate income residents indicated fir. Fudala. It was noted that ° of Mashpee residents fall within this category.