Georgetown
Economic Development Sub-Committee
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:30 AM
Location: Town Hall 3rd Floor Meeting Room
Regular Session Minutes
Nick Cracknell
Tillie Evangelista
Ted Kottcamp
Jim Lacey
Derek Olsen
Paul Pagliarulo
Phil Trapani, Selectman Liaison
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In Attendance:
Ted Kottcamp
Tillie Evangelista
Jim Lacey
Derek Olsen
Nick Cracknell
Deb Rogers, Board of Health (8:10~8:30 AM)
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Ted Kottcamp called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM
Meeting agenda/topics of discussion included:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. The committee voted to approve the amendment to the July 30, 2009 regular EDC meeting minutes, the August 19, 2009, and September 17, 2009 meeting minutes. The committee approved each of the meeting minutes and the amendment by unanimous vote.
2. Update of the 43D funding to support permit coordination
a. MVPC- Nick provided an update to the discussion with the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission and their potential support of permit coordination. The proposed scope of services presented by the MVPC included two primary tasks. The total cost of the project is $23,250 for the full two-year period of the agreement (as required by the Town’s funding commitment). The proposed tasks include:
i. Review & revise permitting procedures for the 43D priority development sites
ii. Assist the Town with creating/implementing the 43D economic development strategy
b. North Shore Alliance for Economic Development- Ted and Nick were contacted by Bill Luster (President, North Shore Alliance) and given an update to his discussion with State Senator Bruce Tarr. At the advice of Mr. Tarr, Bill Luster will investigate funding options through the “More Jobs” program. The committee agreed to continue utilizing the North Shore Alliance to identify possible public funding sources.
c. Action Items- According to Nick, the BoS must approve the services contract with MVPC by the middle of November (in advance of the State review/approval of the 43D application on December 6). If approved, the MVPC services to support the 43D program will begin January 1, 2010 and end on December 31, 2011.
3. Discussion with Deb Rogers from the Board of Health- Nick invited Deb Rogers to the EDC meeting in order to provide an overview of wastewater regulations and the potential barriers to the 40R downtown revitalization project. Ms. Rogers provided valuable insight into possible concerns and the opportunities that exist to support downtown revitalization. Initial issues (not all inclusive) to be addressed by the committee include:
a. Septic systems- joint or individual
b. How do the downtown businesses potentially benefit from a joint septic system (similar to the system design in the Little’s Hill residential development)?
c. How would a joint septic system project be funded?
d. How do we address current regulations (Title 5) and water flow?
e. How does the committee move forward to investigate wastewater treatment options in the downtown district?
f. How does the committee communicate needs to the business community?
4. Due to the scope of the wastewater treatment discussion with Ms. Rogers, it was agreed to continue meeting with the BOH. A follow up meeting with Ms. Rogers and the EDC will be scheduled at a later date.
5. Next Meeting: Thursday, November 12, 7:30 am (3rd flr); posted by Ted Kottcamp
MOTION: Ted Kottcamp motioned to adjourn at 8:45 AM. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
Ted Kottcamp, Sub-Committee Chair
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