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BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
City Council Chambers
Meeting Minutes
City Councilors Present:Nealley, Davitt, Tremble, Nichols, Graham, Perry.
City Staff Present:Bolduc, Collins, Conlow, Cromwell, Emery, Heitmann.
1.Presentation by Chris Gracela, Buxton Co.
Introduction by T. Emery. Chris Gracela presented information about Buxton,
which is a consumer analytics company that works with communities and retailers
to attract, retain, and expand businesses. The City Councilors present were
interested in the project and wish to explore details including cost. C. Conlow has
identified Mall Area TIF funds as a source of funding for the project. Staff will report
back with details.
2.Request for Lessor Subordination –Penobscot Community Health Center
Councilor Nealley indicated he had a potential conflict on this item, as his daughter
is employed at PCHC. Councilor Perry moved that Councilor Nealley did have a
conflict, seconded by Councilor Davitt. Vote unless doubted, no doubt. Councilor
Nealley left the meeting and Councilor Perry then took over as Committee Chair.
N. Heitmann introduced the item. Councilor Davitt moved staff recommendation to
approve the subordination request, seconded by Councilor Nichols. Vote unless
doubted, no doubt.
Councilor Davitt moved to enter Executive Session at 6:10 pm, seconded by
Councilor Nichols.
3.Executive Session–Economic Development –Business Development
Assistance -1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C)
Councilor Nichols moved to leave Executive Session at 6:16 pm, seconded by
Councilor Davitt.
4.Committee Action on Above Item
Councilor Davitt moved staff recommendation toapprove the loan, seconded by
Councilor Nichols. Vote unless doubted, no doubt.
5. Other Business–none.
Meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm.
Meeting minutes respectfully submitted byTanyaEmery, Director, Community and
Economic Development.