02/14/1995 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 1995 Page 2 3. Labor Force Questionnaire - to include whatever services Mr. Duchemin can contribute that would utilize his abilities 4. Grant Pro'e s - i.e., the procurement of grants to be utilized by the'EDC 5. Initiative Marketing - marketing designed to actually solicit businesses into the area, to include Public Relations. Mr. Lewis added that this type of marketing may not be fully addressed this Fiscal Year, however, he feels that the EDC should at least begin this type of marketing in the area before the end of the present Fiscal Year Mr. Lewis continued with his report by stating that as of January, 1995, Mr. Duchemin's costs totaled $1,750, out of the $7,500 budget and that an additional cost of $700 per month would be accrued for the next five months until the Fiscal Year end on 6/30/95. Mr. Lewis also felt that Mr. Duchemin would need to attend all regular meetings, as well as all Sub-Committee meetings, in order for him to continue to be kept abreast of all EDC issues. Sharon Koblinsky inquired if the budget had been prepared yet for the next Fiscal Year. Mr. Innis stated that although the budget had not been fully prepared as of yet, the requested and anticipated amount was approximately $12,500. Ed Lewis concluded his report by stating that these were the Sub-Committee's recommendations and suggested that it be voted on at the next meeting. In the interim, Mr. Duchemin would put together a Work Program to distribute to all EDC members by the next meeting scheduled for February 28, 1995. Chairperson Stern stated that Bob Whritenour had expressed his desire for the EDC to get heavily involved in the L.P.P., which would fall into the category mentioned previously as "Grant Projects". Mr. Innis reported that in regards to the Internet project for the High School, he has spoken to Peter Dinizio who has hired a technical consultant and are preparing to wire the building. The EDC has been assigned a complimentary E-Mail address by CCS World. Chairperson Stern stated that he had arranged a meeting with the CCC & CCS World on Monday, February 6, 1995, who had also expressed their desire to get on the Internet. The CCC's Communication Director, Dan Hamilton, and Economic Development Officer, Jim O'Connell, attended. Mr. Joseph Cronin of CCS World offered to provide a "Pro Bono" connect to the Internet for the CCC for an initial start-up period. In return, the CCC agreed to provide "PR" and publicity for CCS World and its' Mashpee location, which was chosen for its' central position in the Upper Cape's population concentration and proximity to Barnstable, Bourne, Sandwich, and Falmouth. Mr. Reynolds stated that Internet could be used as a venue for Initiative Marketing. Chairperson Stern stated that Bob Whritenour had given his approval for a dedicated telephone line to be installed to our EDC computer, however, EDC will be required to pay for this line out of their budget. Mr. Innis advised we had sufficient funds and he will arrange for its installation with the phone company. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chairperson Stern reported that Tom Fudala, Town Planner, had requested to speak before the EDC at 8:45 p.m. regarding the outcome of the L.C.P. public hearing of the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Economic Development Element.