09/15/2009 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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MASHPEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/INDUSTRIAL CORP. MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 Present: Joe Noonan,Bob Cobuzzi, Rene Read, Mary LeClair, Robyn Simmons. I Meeting called to order at 6:10 p.m., Rm. 2, Town Hall. Minutes of 8-25-09 moved by Rene, seconded by Bob Cobuzzi. Unanimous. The Mashpee and Falmouth EDIC's met and reviewed the two-page Idea sheet and the grant that was written last fall. There seems to be a consensus that hiring a firm makes more sense than hiring a person. The grant will be re-worked jointly. Falmouth needs to define their course of action and tactic for moving forward. Falmouth is positive about joining us, and perhaps in the future,the group can include Sandwich and/or Bourne. Rene will call Paul Niedzwicki to give him an update about the meeting and get his input. Rene reviewed the DHCD Peer-to-Peer Grant and EDIC's eligibility. This is a Technical Assistance Program through the Department of Housing and Community Development. They will pay up to $1,000 for up to 30 hours of consulting services. It requires filling out a 1-2 page application They will meet with us anytime. So,what is our project? Is it worth it?. The consensus of the group was no. We can use the CCCC for free technical assistance. Rene polled the group about revisiting the community sports complex idea with the Community Preservation group as suggested by Terrie Cook. The consensus was to put this on hold. Rene will contact Jim Vacarro to finish the conversation about Boston Concessions and their interest in the Industrial Park as a location for their business. It was noted that the Planning Board recently approved a design center in the Industrial Park. Mary LeClair contacted Jim Vacarro recently about becoming a member of the FDIC, and he will get back to us. Future Meetings: September 29, October 13 and 27,November 10 and 24,December 8 and 22. Rene moved to adjourn,Bob Cobuzzi seconded. Unanimous. Mary Ge �rpe,Recor ' Secretary