09/24/1996 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 1996 Paul Reynolds called the EDC meeting to order at 7: 05 p.m. at the Senior Center. Members present: Paul Reynolds , Gloria Dube, Ted Lewis. Alternates present: Cynthia Green, Sharon Koblinsky. Others present: Wayne Duchemin, EDC Coordinator. Chris Tufts , Sampson ' s Mill Road resident. Chris Tufts stated his concerns about the proposed changes to . Sampson' s Mill Road which he feels will cause traffic problems .and diminish his property. He suggested an alternative plan. Wayne stated that no final plans have been released to the public, and. there was really nothing to discuss at this time. The Committee took Mr. Tufts concerns under advisement. The Minutes of September 10 , . 1996 were approved as amended. There was no correspondence to report. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR'S REPORT Wayne reported that Augat has not submitted a certified project, and he assumes they will be moving out this month as planned. The EOA Article has been submitted for the October Town meeting.. Ted suggested calling Jack Lynch at Augat to get an update. Wayne stated that he met with the PWED "players , " noting that Augat did not show up. They are open to providing the engineering costs of about $5 , 000 each in return for transportation improvements. There will be a follow-up meeting . Wayne will investigate the amount that has been expended for mitigation and what will be needed. The next step will be to go out to bid for engineering services. Wayne stated there has been no decision made on the Industrial Park development plan. The full Cape Cod Commission meeting and vote is scheduled for September 30th at 3 :00 p.m. Ted will try to attend this meeting. SUB COMMITTEE REPORTS The EDC cookout will be held on Friday, October 25th, 6 : 00 p.m. at Sharon Koblinsky '.s home. The same potluck menu stands. Marketing Committee: Sharon Koblinsky stated the next meeting will be on October 7th, and she is looking for good, pro-active ideas. Sharon stated there was an article in the Wall Street Journal advertising the quality of life and properties available in Oklahoma City. Sharon suggested EDC may want to use this approach for Mashpee.