Georgetown
Economic Development Sub-Committee
Thursday, December 17, 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
Lou Mammolette, Civil Engineering Consultant; Town Resident
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Ted Kottcamp called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM
Meeting agenda/topics of discussion included:
1. Discussion of wastewater treatment for Town and Town Center (Lou)
a. Lou outlined many of the issues related to wastewater management in Georgetown due to his prior experience working with Town Boards/Committees and his own professional experience as an engineering consultant. Key issues presented included (but not all inclusive in this memorandum):
i. Recommended that Georgetown approach wastewater treatment under a larger scale program of a “Water Resource Management Plan.”
ii. Lou estimated the costs to develop a sewer system for ~1/2 of Georgetown may run $18~20 million. The Town would allocate these costs under a town line item of “sewer enterprise fund.”
iii. State funding may be available from the “State Revolving Fund” which would require 50% of funding from the Town. Applications for a State Revolving Fund from DEP are submitted in August. Other suggested sources of funding include
property owners, through the State 40R program (if approved by the Town), and grants associated with water resource management projects.
iv. Lou estimated that the costs associated with a comprehensive feasibility study for a Town similar in size of Georgetown would be $350,000~$700,000. However, he estimated that it would be possible for him to complete a study for
~$100,000 as an independent consultant with minimal overhead.
v. A possible role for the EDC would be a “needs assessment” for submission to the BoS.
b. Action items for the EDC to consider include:
i. Schedule a wastewater treatment workshop with key members including Lou, Glenn Smith (Water Dept.), and Peter Durkee (Highway Dept.). The tentative date was set for January 26 at 7:00 PM in Town Hall.
ii. EDC to investigate how the Town would secure engineering services and/or submit a needs assessment.
2. Update of 43D application (Nick)
a. Nick explained that the 43D application has been approved by the State and matching funds from MVPC have been secured. A final vote by the BoS to approve the 43D program is scheduled for Monday, January 11. It is highly recommended for EDC members to attend in support of this application.
b. Nick also indicated that following approval of the MVPC matching funds, the Planning Office hours could be extended to Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.
3. Other Committee Issues
a. The committee voted to approve the EDC meeting minutes of October 14, 2009 and November 12, 2009 as written. The minutes were approved by a vote of 3-1.
b. Past EDC meeting minutes have been posted to the Town website.
4. Next Meeting: Thursday, January 14, 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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