10/24/1995 ECONOMIC DEV AND INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE Minutes

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 1995 Members Present: Paul Reynolds, James O'Connell, Edward T. Lewis, Tom Potts, Steve Innis, Tom Fudala. Also Present: Wayne Duchemin, ED Coordinator Beth Siegel/Devon Winey, Mt. Auburn Associates The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Tom Potts, and subsequently turned over to Beth Siegel. Ms. Siegel distributed a Progress Report stating that the research has been completed, and a preliminary rough draft report has been prepared. Ms. Siegel will review the findings and recommendations from this report, and the Partnership will receive a copy next month. She further stated that Mt. Auburn has not yet been paid for their services even though they submitted an invoice last month, and Mr. Fudala stated that Bob Whritenour has to approve the invoice and this will be followed up. Ms. Siegel followed the attached OUTLINE FOR MASHPEE REPORT, October 24, 1995. Her primary focus was on the key findings and recommendations that came out of the research project summarized briefly as follows: Findings: - The new high school, Boch Performing Arts Center, and the Wildlife Refuge and other projects will significantly enhance the infrastructure. - Finding the balance between environmental protection and economic development will be a challenge. - Mashpee is in a poor competitive position for most industry off Cape, but very competitive relative to other Cape communities. - Resource base is not maximized ( linkages with its research infrastructure) . - Economic development is not defined by real estate development nor limited to increasing the tax base; it includes all of its resources. - Alternative employment options for Mashpee residents are needed, not only permanent, employer-based jobs. - The history of fragmentation and discord needs to be addressed.