CITY OF WORCESTER | Economic Development Committee Meeting | Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 5:04 P.M. | Adjourned: 6:15 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov |
Clerk of the City Council
Nikolin Vangjeli | Committee Members | | Chairperson Candy Mero-Carlson | | Vice Chairperson Jenny Pacillo | | Councilor Kathleen M Toomey |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson
Vice Chairperson Councilor Jenny Pacillo
Councilor Morris A. Bergman, who was pointed as temporary member of the committee | | | | | Also: | Chief Development Officer Peter Dunn
Vice President of Development of Menkiti Group Mark Rengel
Deputy City Clerk AJ Pottle, clerk | | | |
| 1. | Virtual Attendee Call-In Information | |
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| | | 1a. | Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated.If you join a Zoom meeting by dialing in with a phone number, you can raise your hand by dialing *9.
Economic Development Committee Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91026766826
Economic Development Committee Zoom Phone Number: (929) 205 6099
Economic Development Committee Zoom Access Code: 910 2676 6826 | Attachments |
| 2. | Approval of the Minutes | |
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| | | 2a. | Order - That the City Council Standing Committee of Economic Development hereby approves the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting on June 10, 2024. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
| 3. | Certified Project Items | |
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| | | 3a. | Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of a Resolution to Designate 2 Ionic Avenue as a Certified Project under the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) and approve a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement.
# 9.4A CM July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson read the item and recognized the Chief Development Officer, who provided an overview of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson recognized the following speaker:
1. Laura Marotta, No residence given, spoke in favor of the item
2. Ray Quinlan, Sterling resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the costs and revenues for facility users who have low profit with Speaker #2 and the Chief Development Officer.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson recognized Councilor Pacillo, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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| | | 3b. | Communication of the City Manager recommend Adoption of a Resolution to Designate 204 Main Street as a Certified Project under the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) and approve a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement.
# 9.4B CM July 16, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson read the item and recognized the Chief Development Officer, who provided an overview of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson recognized the Vice President of Development of Menkiti Group, who provided presentation concerning the development of the property at 204 Main St.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson then discussed feasibility of increasing the number of ADA units for the development design with the Vice President of Development of Menkiti Group.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson recognized the following speaker:
1. Mike Kane, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the cost difference between a regular unit and a fully accessible unit, reasons relative to local lenders choosing to not participate in the development project, whether this is unique to Worcester and comparison of the rate of return to the Boston market with the Vice President of Development of Menkiti Group and the Chief Development Officer.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson recognized Councilor Pacillo, who discussed hiring of local contractors and apprentices and whether the Menkiti Group has met with abutting businesses concerning the construction with the Vice President of Development of Menkiti Group.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson discussed the parking plan relative to 204 Main St. property with the Vice President of Development of Menkiti Group.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
| 4. | Zoning Map Amendment Item | |
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| | | 4a. | Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Antonio Sanchez request Zoning Map be amended to extend the BL-1.0 zoning district to encompass the properties at 3 Carson Ct. and 4 Carson Ct.
# 13b CC February 13, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson read the item and recognized the Chief Development Officer, who provided an overview of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed whether abutting residents have raised opposition to the project.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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