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Home My WebLink AboutIDC Comm. 09/14/2023IDC Meeting Minutes 09/14/2023 Attendees: Christopher Jackson, Keith Wells, Julie Jones, Christopher McDermott Meeting Convened The meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm. Motion: Keith Wells Second: Julie Jones Vote: 3-0-0 Acceptance of Minutes Accepted the minutes from 8/10/23. Motion: Keith Wells Second: Julie Jones Vote: 3-0-0 Review of the minutes from 7/6/23 and 6/22/23 were deferred to the next meeting as there was not a sufficient number of either meeting's participants present. Downtown VHB, Inc. and Parkway Design McDermott updated members regarding VHB's ongoing Parkway design work. Pilot Sign & Facade Program McDermott had been in contact with the Town's State House Delegation who informed him that he should receive instructions from the Governor's office regarding how to draw down funds allocated for the Sign and Facade Program. Unfortunately, they also anticipated that distribution of those funds could take up to three months once the Town complied. Roll out of the program would therefore be placed on hold until this funding was secured. Fall Festival McDermott informed members that the annual Fall Festival at Fulton's Pond was scheduled for Saturday, 9/30, from 12:00 to 7:00. BayCoast Bank and Bluestone Bank had both renewed their sponsorships from the previous year and the Town to that point had raised $28,500 to support the event. Discover Mansfield McDermott updated members in regards to the ongoing Discover Mansfield campaign. He also briefed them in regards to a wayfinding project that was being discussed relative to the Cabot Park. IDC Membership McDermott informed members that Kostas Loukas had applied for membership on the IDC and that he would be reaching out to him. Business Development and Outreach Updates McDermott discussed recent business developments across the community. Key Partnerships McDermott informed members that he and the Town Manager would be presenting at the Tri-Town Chamber's annual TM/Economic Development Breakfast. He also stated that he'd be renewing the Town's memberships in both MassBio and MassEcon. Any Items Not Known 48 Hours in Advance Nothing to report. Adjourn The Commission moved to adjourn at 7:00 pm. Motion: Second: Vote: Keith Wells Julie Jones 3-0-0 p//L-(/))