08/25/2009 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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MASHPEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/INDUSTRIAL CORP. MINUTES AUGUST 25, 2009 Present: Joe Noonan, Bob Cobuzzi, Rene Read, Mary LeClair, Terrie Cook. Brian Kerhl/Mashpee Enterprise. Meeting called to order at 6:15 p.m., Rm. 2, Town Hall. Minutes of 7-28-09 moved by Rene, seconded by Bob Cobuzzi. Unanimous. Rene distributed a copy of"Mashpee and Falmouth EDIC Ideas." The Towns of Mashpee and Falmouth are seeking funding to hire a staff employee to share the workload of providing technical support to both communities. The goals of creating this position would provide critical administrative support to both organizations on a part-time basis in two offices. This person would work three days in Falmouth and two days in Mashpee. Joe Noonan suggested asking Paul Niedzwicki to see if he supports the idea of hiring a person to fulfill the criteria for the grant and the regional aspect. Rene will call Paul to get his input on the concept, and then follow up with a meeting of the sub group. Mashpee has two parcels to develop, and Falmouth has none. Falmouth is changing to a development agency from a real estate agency. Joe asked if the grant needs target tasks. Mary LeClair noted that is covered in paragraph one of the handout. Joe further asked, do we want an economic specialist or a secretary. Rene stated that a job description will follow, and-he noted that maybe we might want to hire a firm. In summary, Rene will call and meet with Paul to run the two-page scope by.him. Then, Rene will set up a meeting date with Falmouth's EDIC group and our sub group. We will need to establish a strategic plan/project for the person or firm that will be hired. Rene distributed past materials pertaining to a Community Facilities Plan study that was done back in 2000 for a sports complex that included a rink, 200 meter track and swimming pool. The voters voted it down at that time. Terrie suggested revisiting this idea and meet with the Community Preservation Committee and our sub group. Perhaps we can change the scope and look into CPC funds. Rene distributed a handout on FYI Peer-to-Peer Technical Assistance Program through the Department of Housing and Community Development(DHCD). They will pay up to $1,000 for up to 30 hours of consulting services. Rene will call David Haynes for more information and to get a sample grant. The Committee needs to recruit another member. Mary LeClair volunteered to contact Jim Vacarro and ask him to become a member. Bob Cobuzzi volunteered to do a follow up call. Terrie Cook volunteered to call Marcia King and ask her. NEXT MEETING: September 151h. Note: The October 20th meeting has been changed to October 27'h Vote to adjourn: Joe Noonan moved, Bob Cobuzzi seconded. Unanimous.