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Mansfield Industrial & Development Commission
October 10, 1996 96 DEC 23 PN 3.' 28
MEETING SUMMARY MASSACiHUSETTS
The meeting was called to order at 7:20 PM in the conference room located in the
Mansfield Electric Department. The members present included Karl Clemmey, Jay
Barrows, Tom Prestwich, and Chris Trombetta. Also present were Chris Marion -
Assistant to the Town Manager and Ken Kreutziger, Master Plan Consultant. Not present
were Dennis Grady, Ian MacDonald, Jack Vultaggio, John Larch - Electric Department
Manager and William F. Williams - Town Manager.
1. Meeting Summary
Tom Prestwich moved to accept the 8/26/96 Meeting Summary (Second - Jay Barrows).
2. Meeting with Ken Kreutziger - Master Plan Consultant
Ken explained to the IDC members about the master plan goals and objectives and asked
for input on economic development issues. The discussion focused on knowing and
analyzing the competition (surrounding towns - tax rates, hiring patterns, water sewer
availability, etc.), making the town "business friendly" (marketing brochure or packet,
permitting overview, contacting businesses directly, web site, etc.) and re-examining the
zoning map and the schedule of uses to determine the best location(s) for industrial and
commercial businesses in Mansfield.
Mr. Clemmey also stressed the importance of quality utility service to businesses in town
and would like the IDC to meet with the Light Commissioners, John Larch, and business
representatives to address power complaints in more detail.
The IDC agreed to meet with Mr. Kreutziger again as a full commission, prior to his
November 19th economic development presentation to the Master Plan Committee.
3. New Business
A. Surveys and Meetings with Cabot Park businesses: Chris Marion reported that he
and Dennis Grady met with a representative from Richardson Trident. Copies of
background information on the company and a follow-up letter from the Town Manager's
office were included in the folder.
B. Marketing Packets: Chris Marion distributed marketing packets to the members for
their review and comment. He also requested that each member send him a brief bio
"sketch" to be included in the final packet.
Mansfield Industrial & Development Commission
October 10, 1996 - Meeting Summary
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C. Internet: Chris Marion provided the IDC with more information on the SRPEDD
Internet initiative. Additional information will follow.
D. Tax Rate Classification Hearing: Jay Barrows informed the IDC that the Board of
Selectmen voted to support the continuation of a split tax rate. Chris Marion stated that
the Board of Assessors wants to meet with the IDC to discuss this issue and he will try to
arrange a date in December.
E. Mr. Marion also announced that South Eastern Economic Development Corporation
(SEED) is looking for a representative. An application was included in each IDC folder.
4. Next Meeting
The IDC agreed to meet in early November, date T.B.A.
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