7/25/2011 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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Meetine ith Town Counsel:Terrie reported on her meeting with Patrick Costello. T m* forwarded questions from the Committee, specifically Bob walsh's,and Attorney Costello responded. He plans to be at the BOS meeting on August 8h, and we hope that the BOS i supportive. EPIC has submitted changes to the Board of Selectmen for the Town Meeting Warrant at the October Town Meeting. ERIC can presently enter into any contract. They can go public with their intent. They can market the land only as far as we can go until the re-zoning Article passes at Town Meeting. we can seek options with the understanding EDIC will be the owners. The developer pays all expenses, this way, there is no conflict. we are covered for professional liability. New Mission Statement: Robyn distributed some ideas to be included in the new mission statement. Robyn reviewed other EMC mission t t m nts over the internet. She selected a few key points from her research. She asked the Committee for their input. The Committee selected and#4 from the handout. working opportunities and natural resources will be key items. Terrie and Robyn-will work onre tmng a concise statement. Chamber of Commerce Search: Mary LeClair read a qualification statement that she and Bob Cobuzzi prepared and sent to l lashpee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Diary Lou alum o and President Sue S 1arrillo, i In hopes of recruiting a 7hEDIC Board member. Joint Mehr B a�nni BourF .0 u � : Terrie reminded the Committee about the joint meeting with the Planning Board on Wednesday, August , M,to discuss the Strategic I' Plan Economic Development Section. Mary Gelsthorpe will post the joint meeting. AVEWBUS NESS: Joint ALLting.with the Board of Se1ec r e :There Vn*l l be a j of t meeting with the Board of Selectmen on August 8thto discuss use of the Commercial Street and Industrial Drive properties. Town Counsel Patrick ick Costello Will also be present to answer questions. Terrie distributed a copy of Article 12 pertaining to the Town-owned, 2-acre parcel from a past Town Meeting, The intent of the new warrant is to make it less restrictive. A discussion occurred about whether partnership with the BOS is suitable. ERIC is looking for support and endorsement from the S. FDIC is looking for a freer reign, and ERIC needs to know from the BOS whether they want ERIC to go forward. Letter o SV or: MOTION: Mary LeClair moved to send a letter of support to the full Cape Cod Commission to waive fees and approve expansion of the Community Health Center of Cape Cod an amount of approximately $814,000 in mitigation finds). ERIC voted to support a factual letter. Carol Sherman seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. In favor; Terrie Cook, Mary LeClair, Carol Sherman,Bob Cobuzzi, Bob Walsh, Robyn Simmons. Motion passes unanimously.