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Economic Development Commission
Minutes of Meeting— September 18, 2012
The Hudson Economic Development Commission met at the Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main Street. At 7:30 p.m., Chairman Donald Garcia called the meeting to order.
Members Present: Donald Garcia, Christopher Tibbals, Tony Loureiro, Hugh Gardner, Tom Davis, William Sullivan, Matt Tucker
Others Present: Kerin Shea – Community & Economic Development Assistant
Members Not Present: Sarah Cressy, Michael DiBona
Old Business
- Parking Study – The Town is still very interested in pursuing the Parking Study. Pursuant to the November 2011 warrant article, HBA needs to come up with $52,500 for a dollar for dollar match by the Town. This coming November, the Town is looking to amend that warrant article with the words “in an amount up to $52,500.” This change would allow the Town to match any amount raised, thus allowing a smaller study to go forward.
New Business
- Sandalias Gely – Sandalias Gely is a shoe manufacturer from Mexico looking to locate to this area. The Community Development office was contacted by a representative looking for information on tax increment financing agreements from the Town. Although TIF agreements are a negotiated process, Michelle Ciccolo looked at properties available & at past agreements to give a range at what might be offered. EDC members were asked to submit potential locations, even if site suitability may be questionable. They came up with 8 sites, including: 2 Cabot Rd, 1 Bonazzoli Ave, 108 Forest Ave, 321 Central St, 19 Brent Dr, 428 Main St, 59 Apsley St & 71 Apsley St. Some sites are vacant space, while others are under utilized & may accommodate a second building.
- 139 Washington St – The CD office has been contacted by an attorney representing the property owner of 139 Washington St. The owner is looking to rezone the property from residential to commercial. Michelle Ciccolo explained the requirements of submitting a petitioned warrant article. The EDC may want to think about exploring an overlay district to assist residential properties that border commercial zones.
- Community Development Block Grant – The Town is in its planning stages for the next round of CDBG funding. The Community Development Strategy Hearing was held earlier this evening, at 6:00 PM in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room. Ms. Shea explained the purpose of the Strategy & will send out a survey of priority projects. Surveys are due October 26th. A public hearing to discuss the results of the survey & select potential projects for the CDBG application will be held on October 30th at 7:00 Pm in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room.
Minutes
Chris Tibbals, seconded by Bill Sullivan, made a motion to approve the minutes of June 12, 2012.
Vote: 7-0-0, unanimous
Adjournment
Don Garcia, seconded by Matt Tucker, moved to adjourn at 8:30 PM.
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