Gardiner Economic Development Committee
Gardiner City Hall Council Chambers
Tuesday, June 11th, 2002, 8:00 a.m.
Minutes
Attending: Rebecca Colwell, Glenna Nowell, Kim Greenleaf, Norman Gardner, Norman Temple, Nelson Gosline, Randy Clark, Andrew MacLean, Geri Robbins-Doyle, Chris Paszyc
1) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
Geri Robbins-Doyle motioned; Glenna Nowell seconded, to accept the minutes as presented. All in favor.
2) Economic Development Director's Report
Discussed development as the Libby Hill Business Park, Downtown, Waterfront, and Housing.
3) Loan Applications
a) A-1 Diner
Nelson Gosline motioned; Glenna Nowell seconded, to recommend the City Council approve a loan to the A-1 Diner in the amount of $62,180 at 4% for 15 years. All in favor.
4) Other Business
a) Casino Gambling in Maine: Implications/Issues for Gardiner
Nelson Gosline asked this topic be added to the agenda, given the recent media attention given to the subject. After a healthy discussion, the group decided the Gardiner Board of Trade should form an opinion and present it to the Economic Development Committee to help guide further discussion. Andrew MacLean offered to provide information from the State Legislature on their study of casino gambling for the next meeting.
b) Revision of Revolving Loan Fund Application
Based on a recent suggestion by the USDA Intermediary Relending Program, Chris Paszyc recommends the City s existing revolving loan fund application be revised. The group agreed and asked Chris to revise the application and present it at a future meeting.
5) Regular Review of RLF Accounts
Randy Clark motioned; Geri Robbins-Doyle seconded, to recommend the City Council "write-off" the Mansir loan, as he has not paid in months. All in favor.
6) Schedule Next Meeting
The next meeting was scheduled for July 9th, 2002.
Respectfully Submitted,
Christopher Paszyc
Director
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