Economic Development Council

Minutes

Meeting: August 19, 2006, 10:00 am

Judge Welsh Room           

 

Present:

Members: Chairman Stephen Melamed, William Dougal, Hunter O’Hanian, Thanassi Kuliopulos, Gabrielle Hanna, Henry Tuttle

Staff:  Building Commissioner Douglas Taylor

 

The Chairman Steve Melamed called the meeting to order at 10:00.

 

Discussion ensued regarding CCEDC proposals.

 

Hunter O’Hanian made Motion to recommend that Provincetown accept proposal of April 10.

Gabby Hanna  2nd

5-0 in favor

 

Hunter O’Hanian made Motion to recommend that Provincetown accept small grants fund of $25,000

Gabby Hanna 2nd

5-0 in favor

 

Bill discusses meeting with members of the school committee and comments that the school cannot be addressed until the future of the town is addressed and the future of the town cannot be addressed until housing is addressed.

 

Hunter suggests that the EDC partner with other groups and get RFPs - see what people are thinking about housing

 

Bill Dougal says that the President and Executive Director of the United Way will put money forward for feasible study for Daycare Program and says that Terese suggested that the parking lot at the school be used for daycare and/or housing.

 

May 5 - joint meeting with the VSB.  No meeting has been set yet with the BOS.

 

Minutes of April 6 meeting were approved.

 

Henry Tuttle discusses pursuing CRD initiatives - it wouldn’t be difficult and could be financially beneficial to present the situation and ask county for help (request a meeting).  It was suggested that a former senator be brought in as a consultant.

 

Motion:  Recommend to the BOS to pursue plan consistent with Henry Tuttle’s March 15 email.

Bill Dougal 2nd

5-0 in favor

 

Bill Dougal recommends issues to discuss at the next meeting:  zoning board appeals, further conversion of motels into condos, and granting of seasonal licenses for sale of beer and wine.

 

Discussion ensued regarding how to keep guest houses in business without converting - how do you keep guesthouse owners from closing and converting without losing their shirts?

 

Hunter states that land use market forces is the most important economic development problem.  Doug suggests that a percentage of condo conversions could be workforce housing - how do you catalyze the topics discussed and get these concerns out to the community?  Hunter suggests that the use of the property be specific.  A 12-15 month time frame was set to come up with a strategic plan - set goals and objectives for current year.

 

Hunter suggests that the issues be prioritized at the meeting (May 3rd).  Hunter and Henry will put together a list.

 

Meeting adjourned at 12:00.