11/22/1994 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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7T .. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ��C�d� � MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 22, 1994 Members Present: Sid Stern, Paul Reynolds , Ted Lewis , Steve-if CLERK , Innis. MASHPEE Also present was Wayne Duchemin, E. D. Coordinator. 9 The meeting was called to order at 7: 25 p.m. The Minutes of November 8, 1994 were accepted. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously voted to accept the Mission Statement developed at the November 8, 1994 meeting incorporating Sid's modifications. (See attached) . Steve distributed EDC' s "Committee Goals & Tasks FY94-95" that he arranged into categories . Wayne reported on Bio Tech possibilities , community involvement and access to academia ( i .e. research projects involving Woods Hole interns ) . A meeting will be scheduled with Bob Whritenour to determine where to start re: the clean up. Paul suggested writing a letter to the Selectmen re: type of businesses we want to attract; this will help EDC as a committee. Ted suggested time lines should be tied into the projects. Steve stated that it is important to work on short term goals and achieving them by February. Paul agreed and j stated we may be able to increase our budget if we write a letter to the Selectmen and note our accomplishments. Paul further stated that achieving a manageable data base could be one of our achievements. Wayne would like to do a press release; they are free, and he is drafting one. Sid reported on a meeting he attended with Bob Writenour and Wayne Duchemin in which he learned that MBRI went to Boston because the land and facility were free. Sid noted that Mashpee does not have turn key available space. Sid suggested we solicit building developers for the I-1 lots to provide turnkey space. Mark Forest (Studd' s assistant) can give us names of businesses . Otis clean up companies will be drawn here. Steve stated we need to use our creativity in marketing approaches; mass mailing is not enough. Ted asked about approaching Bank of Boston. .Sid stated Northland Realtors represent them. Sid feels Mashpee should buy it, but Bob Whritenour foresees a biy problem with going before Town meeting. Sid suggested the Town attorneys be involved for input and research it with MIFA. Pre-permitting makes it more marketable. Ted suggested searching the non profit angle. Paul asked the cost to pre-screen, and there is none. Steve stated we should be the "cheerleaders" and co-brokers of this property. Ted suggested contacting those -1 -