Georgetown
Economic Development Sub-Committee
Friday, February 13, 2009 7:30 AM
Location: Town Hall 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Regular Session Minutes
Nick Cracknell
Tillie Evangelista
Ted Kottcamp
Jim Lacy
Derek Olsen
Paul Pagliarulo
Phil Trapani, Selectman Liaison
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In Attendance:
Jim Lacey
Ted Kottcamp
Tillie Evangelista
Nick Cracknell
Paul Pagliarulo
Derek Olsen
Phil Trapani, Selectman
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Ted Kottcamp called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM
Due to the resignation of Mary Ellen Kavanaugh as the Economic Development Committee Chairman, it was verbally agreed that Ted Kottcamp would assume the role of Chairman and Jim Lacey will remain as Vice Chairman.
We opened the discussion with a summary of the February 6 meeting with Mr. Kennedy, The Kennedy Development Group, and his attorney, Mr. Anderson. Nick Cracknell provided an overview of the challenges related to the re-zoning of the Kennedy properties along National Ave. The conclusion was that the GEDC/Town Planner needed to review and understand the definition of “Big Box” zoning and related “table of uses”. In the meantime, the following short-term objectives in preparation of Spring Town Meeting were outlined by Nick:
1. Review 40R overlay (with support from Paul Pagliarulo at the State level, and Jim Lacey & Tillie Evangelista at the local level). Paul added that he feels the committee should identify more properties with larger lot sizes and thus greater potential to comply with the criteria to meet our goals.
2. Prepare 43D warrant article for presentation to the Zoning Board (March 3) and the Conservation Commission (March 4). GEDC support from Derek Olsen, Ted Kottcamp, & Tillie Evangelista.
3. Prepare for introduction of the GEDC and current 40R & 43D initiatives to the Board of Selectmen, February 23.
It was indicated and agreed by the GEDC that the 40R and 43D initiatives were a committee priority due to the current availability of State funding to support these initiatives. Based upon the current economic climate, funding may not be available from the State during the next fiscal year.
The GEDC agreed to finalize the Committee By-Laws based upon the draft document submitted April 26. Derek Olsen was not present at the time but the committee had a quorum and unanimously approved the By-Laws with the following changes:
1. Committee composed of seven members instead of nine (currently 1 vacant position).
2. Members to include town residents and/or land owners.
It was agreed that our next meeting will be held on March 6, 7:30am – 8:30am.
MOTION: Ted Kottcamp motioned to adjourn at 9:15 AM. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
Ted Kottcamp, Sub-Committee Member
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