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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-20-EDAC-min Town of Lexington �\OVS MOP �� o s - 3 APRIL 19" J Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) Minutes of Meeting May 20th, 2021 A meeting of the EDAC was held virtually on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. via zoom. Members Present: Rick DeAngelis, Chair; John McWeeney, Charlie Minasian; Vice Chair George Burnnell, Vice Chair; Larry Smith, Vice Chair; Lisa Murray; Adrienne Ortyl; Bridger McGraw; David Pronchick; Mark Sandeen, BOS liaison; Joe Pato, BOS liaison; Charles Hornig, Planning Board liaison Staff Present: Sandhya Iyer, Casey Hagerty Guests Present: Representative Michelle Ciccolo, Tina McBride 8:00am The meeting was called to order. 1. Discussion of Economic Development Initiatives at the State Level State Representative Michelle Ciccolo was present to give the committee an update about Economic Development work at the State House. Efforts include: • An overhaul of the State unemployment laws to help small business overcome some of the challenges regarding unemployment claims. • An update on the Governor's Climate Change bill which sets clear deadlines for becoming carbon neutral and also sets benchmarks and planning requirements. A • Work on a State bill that would create transportation improvement districts that would establish a state wide program similar to the Rev Shuttle in Lexington. • Securing funding for Lexington to plan for the 250'h anniversary of the Battle of Lexington • An initiative to expand the PACE program to residential properties The Committee discussed these initiatives. They have suggested to invite MassDevelopment to the next committee to learn more about the PACE program and how the committee can help expand the program in Lexington. 2. Review of Select Board Goals Sandhya Iyer provides an update on the 2020 Select Board goals and reminds the committee that the work plan for the Economic Development Office comes from the Select Board goals. It is important that the Committee work with Select Board to develop their goals. 3. Approve Minutes a. March 3, 2021 Motion to approve the minutes of March 3rd, 2021 made by Mr. Pronchick and seconded by Ms. Murray. By roll call vote,the committee passed the motion 8-0. b. March 181h 2021 Motion to approve the minutes of March 18th, 2021 made by Mr. Burnell and seconded by Ms. Murray. By roll call vote,the committee passed the motion 8-0. c. April 15Th 2021 Motion to approve the minutes of April 15Th, 2021 made by Mr. Burnell and seconded by Mr. Smith. By roll call vote, the committee passed the motion 8-0. 4. Economic Development Office Updates Ms. Iyer informed the committee that 10 Maguire Road has been acquired by Greatlands Property. She also mentioned that her office is working with the Towns of Arlington and Bedford on a technical assistance grant to help leverage bikepath users to support East Lexington Businesses. She also let the Committee know that the Economic Development Office was awarded an additional technical assistance grant to work with MAPC to study the direct and indirect impact of tourism on the economy of Lexington. 9:51am Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Minassian. The motion was approved 8-0 by a roll call vote. Respectfully submitted, Casey Hagerty Economic Development Coordinator Approved: 7/15/2021