CITY OF WORCESTER

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:33 P.M.

Adjourned: 7:16 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:Chairperson Councilor Frederick C Rushton Councilor Joseph C O'Brien Councilor George J Russell Councilor Tony Economou Councilor Sarai Rivera @ 05335:57 P.M.
 
Also:City Manager Michael V. O’Brien Director of Development Timothy McGourthy Economic Development Staff Person Paul Morano Planning Director Joel Fontane Cultural Development Director Erin Williams Planning Staff Person John Odell City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk
 
1.

Communications of the City Manager

1a.

Recommending adoption of the attached resolutions relative to the Certified Project Application and Site Specific Economic Opportunity Area Designation for 65 Prescott Street. # 8.4H CM April 02, 2013

Attachments

Recommend Deny (Roll Call 3-0)

Petitioners Mark Stebbins, Leo Xtrepas, Attorney Patricia Finnegan Gates

Speakers:

1. Ron Charrette, Charlton resident
2. Sandy Dunn, Holden resident
3. Troy Siebels, Marlborough resident
4. Craig Blais, Sutton resident
5. Durwood Mark Birtz, Charlton resident
6. Susan Record, Worcester resident
7. Luz Vega, Worcester resident
8. Jack Donahue, Worcester resident
9. Manuel Gines, Worcester resident
10. Jo Hart, Worcester resident

1b.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Energy - Residential Rebate Program. # 10.4B CM September 18, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1c.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Status of the Implementation of the City of Worcester's Energy Services Company (ESCo) Project. # 8.32C CM February 05, 2013

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1d.

Transmitting informational communication relative to public outreach efforts for the Worcester Energy - Residential Rebate Program. # 8.4A CM October 16, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1e.

Transmitting communication relative to City of Worcester's Public Art Initiatives. # 12e CC December 04, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1f.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a Report Concerning Art in the Park, Worcester. # 9.4A CM May 22, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1g.

Transmitting informational communication relative to Economic Development and Business Attraction/Marketing Efforts. # 10.4C CM November 13, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1h.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Small Business Financial Assistance Programs. # 10.4B CM November 13, 2012

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1i.

Transmitting informational communication regarding the 2012 Economic Development Year in Review # 8.4E CM February 26, 2013

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1j.

Transmitting informational communication relative to Small Business Recruitment and Retention Efforts. # 9.4A CM March 12, 2013

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1k.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Economic Development Quarterly Report. # 9.4C CM March 12, 2013

Attachments

Recommend Hold