CITY OF WORCESTER

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:30 P.M.

Adjourned: 6:14 PM


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

www.worcesterma.gov

 

Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Chairperson Frederick C Rushton
Councilor Joseph C O'Brien
Councilor George J Russell
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


Present Were:Councilor Joseph C. O'Brien, Temporary Chairperson Councilor Geroge J. Russell Council Sarai Rivera, temporary member
 
Also:Director of Economic Development Timothy McGourthy Planning Director Joel Fontane Planning Staff Heather Gould Economic Development Staff Person Paul Morano Commissioner of Public Works Robert L. Moylan, Jr. Director of Public Health Derek Brindisi Health Department Staff Person Nicole Valentine City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk
 
1.

Hearings

1a.

Report of the Historical Commission upon the Petition of Janet Merrill, President of Crown Hill Neighborhood Association requesting to create a Local Historic District to include some properties in the area of Pleasant, Piedmont, Chandler, Irving, Clinton Streets and Houchin Avenue. # 15a CC December 18, 2012

Attachments

The hearing was convened at 5:30 pm by the Chairperson. Due to insufficient public notice, the hearing was recessed at 5:32 pm and rescheduled to Tuesday, February 12, 2013 @ 5:30 pm as first item of business

1b.

Report of the Planning Board upon the Communication of the City Manager relative to Outdoor Dining Time of Year Restrictions. # 14a CC September 04, 2012

Attachments

The hearing was convened by the Chairperson @ 5:32 pm and on a motion of Councilor Russell, the Committee on a roll call vote of 2 in favor and 0 in opposition recommended approval of the proposed Ordinance.

2.

Miscellaneous

2a.

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City of Worcester Streetscape Policy and Urban Design Guidelines. # 8.4B CM December 11, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Hold to be second item of business at the February 12, 2013 meeting

Speakers:
Karen Valentine Goins, Worcester resident
Gerald Powers, Worcester resident
Jo Hart, Worcester resident

3.

Discussion Item

3a.

Presentation - Update from the Mayor's Task Force on Brownfields

Attachments