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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-16-EDAC-min Town of Lexington Economic Development Advisory Committee February 16, 2012 * 8:00am-9:30am Selectmen's Meeting Room Town Office Building 1605 Massachusetts Avenue MINUTES PRESENT: Chair: John McWeeney, Vice Chair:Narian Bhatia, Larry Smith, Bruce Embry, Jerry Michelson, David Pronchick, Sigmar Tullman, Rick DeAngelis, Joe Zink Liaison, non-voting: George Burnell(Selectmen) Staff present: Carl Valente, Maryann McCall-Taylor, Melisa Tintocalis and Michelle Stevens The meeting was called to order at 8:00 am. The Committee approved Minutes from January 19, 2012. 1. Introduction of newly hired Economic Development Director Summary: Melisa Tintocalis gave a brief introduction of herself. The Committee then introduced themselves and the Town of Lexington. Action:No action needed 2. Discuss Town involvement in BIO International Convention 2012—Boston Summary: John McWeeney said the Committee wants Lexington be involved in the BIO International Convention this summer. Joe Zink said the Conference might not be the most appropriate place to market Lexington. Mr. Zink suggested staff focus on packaging the Town's message in promotional materials that Lexington can distribute. He said it is more important to engage the brokers, as oppose to the tenants. Therefore, Mr. Zink said the Conference does not necessarily have Lexington's target audience for potential development. The Committee said they are still interested in having a presence at the Conference and show Lexington's cluster of biotech development. Ms. Tintocalis said the state has a pavilion and thought it might be a possibility for Lexington to place some materials in the pavilion. Mr. Zink said this is a good start, but it will be more important to get this message to the brokers. Action: Ms. Tintocalis said she would work with the Town Manager to prepare a work plan and generate ideas for materials that would promote Lexington then present them at the next EDAC meeting 3. Review 2011-2012 EDAC Work Plan, discuss updates/priorities to plan for 2012-2013 Summary: Carl Valente said the potential Hanscom BRAC could start up quickly and it will take a large portion of the EDD's time. Regarding the Hartwell Avenue Connector, the Committee is concerned that this project is not feasible. Mr. McWeeney suggested continuing to consider the project. Action:No action taken 4. Review status of noise issue on Shade Street Summary: This agenda item will be discussed at a later date. The next scheduled EDAC meeting is March 15"'at Sam. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 am. V:AEDAC\2012-02-16-EDAC-min.doc