Economic Development Council

Minutes

Meeting: July 12, 2006, 10:00 am

Judge Welsh Room           

Present:

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

Staff:  Acting Assistant Town Manager/Grant Administrator Michelle Jarusiewicz, Building Commissioner Douglas Taylor

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

No public statements were made.

Alix made Motion to accept minutes of June 28.

Thanassi 2^nd

7-0 in favor.

A handout was given regarding feedback from the licensing department.

Bill Dougal discusses conversations with the CPC and the issue of workforce housing. Further discussion ensued.

Michelle gives updates regarding the negotiation of the contract for ICON and the RFP for a Technical Consultant.

Bill suggests the EDC make a presentation at the BOS meeting on July 24 regarding the progress of the Cultural Coordinator and Streetscape Projects. It is also suggested that the Task Force attend the meeting as well.

Steve opens up discussion regarding the Transportation Center. Alix gives her ideas. Discussion ensued as to whether or not it should be located on the Pier.

Discussion ensued regarding the state of Provincetown - what can be done? Hunter suggests focusing on the goals that were set. Steve said he will ask Katherine back to facilitate a meeting in order to help with set goals.

Discussion regarding concerns of the plummeting economic development and what strategies to take - housing, jobs, tourism.

Bill made Motion for the EDC to proceed to adopt and focus on the following six strategies:

Face Lift

Move Transportation Center (Route 6?)

Create non-profit workforce housing

How the town should promote itself

Work with Pier Corp - Waterfront

Create incentives for year-round businesses

Gabby 2^nd

Discussion…

6-0 in favor

Strategies were adopted.

The next meeting is set for July 26 at 9:30 am.

Meeting adjourned at 11:50.