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BUSINESS &ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
th
Tuesday, March 20, 2018@ 5:15 PM
City Council Chambers
MEETING MINUTES
City Councilors Present: Graham, Davitt, Nealley, Sprague, Nichols, Tremble
City Staff Present:Collins, T., Conlow, Emery, Bolduc, Wallace
Chair Nealley called the meeting to order at 5:15 P.M.
1.Community Development Residential Rehabilitation Investor Loan –979
Essex Street, Lot 174 –Council ChairSprague moved staff
recommendation, seconded by Councilor Davitt. Vote unless doubted, no
doubt.
2.Public Hearing –Amount of Federal Community Development Block Grant
Funds expected to be available for the Period July 1, 2018 through June
30, 2019 and the Eligible Uses of Community Development Funds.
Council Chair Sprague moved to openpublic hearing, seconded by
Councilor Davitt. Estimated amount $750,000. On04.17.18 will have
second public hearing with additional information and supporting
documents. No public comment received. Council Chair Sprague moved
to close public hearing, seconded by Councilor Nichols.
3.Waterfront Overview and Update –Emery provided memo with overview
of waterfront activities, suggested uses, and timelines. Bob Duteau with
LiveNation and Alex Gray with Waterfront Concert the provided an
overview of their proposed longterminvestment on the lease parcel. Joint
use bathrooms, phased construction, discussion regarding meals and
lodging taxes. Councilor Tremble stated that he liked the more uses of
the space, and more opportunities with a permanent venue. Councilor
Graham asked for a timeline. Council was generally supportive of
engaging in discussion regarding the potential long term investment.
4.CDBG Non-Profit Grant for YMCA Youth Engagement Program –
informationalupdate only–Emerald Forcier, Director of Development with
YMCA spokeregarding creation of drop-in center for middle and high
school kids, mentorship and leadership opportunities, mental health and
substanceabuse services (facilitatedby LCSWs), teens to work. Councilor
Graham asked additional questions about funding and transportation.
Staff is making an award to the Y in the amount of $16,374 for program
equipment to support this project.
5.Executive Session –Economic Development –Lease Negotiations
Councilor Davitt requested to move into Executive Session at 6:13p.m.,
seconded by Councilor Nichols.
Out of Executive Session at 6:19by Councilor Davitt, seconded by
Councilor Nichols.
6.No action on above item at this time.
7.Executive Session –EconomicDevelopment –Lease Negotiations –
Councilor Nichols requested to move into Executive Session at 6:20p.m.,
seconded by Councilor Tremble.
Out of Executive Session at 6:28 by Councilor Nichols, seconded by
Councilor Davitt.
8.No action on above item atthis time.
Meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa B. Fongemie
Admin. Asst.
C&ED