2011-03-02CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OR COMMISSION: Economic and Community Development Council
SUBCOMMITTEE:
DATE: Wednesday, March 2, 2011
LOCATION: Beverly Public Library — Barnet Gallery
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Patricia Grimes, Vice Chairman Neil Douglas, Tina
Cassidy, Charlene St. Jean
MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Fournier, Bill Howard, Frank Killilea, Bill O'Hare
OTHERS:
RECORDER: Eileen Sacco
Grimes calls the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and states that there is not a quorum of members
present so no action can be taken at this meeting. She suggests that a discussion could be held to
update members on the progress of matters before the ECDC.
1. Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes of the December 1, 2010 meeting were postponed to the next
meeting.
2. Discussion: Update on Brimbal Avenue/Route 128 Overpass Improvement Proiect
(stakeholder meetings, progress toward listing of States Long Range Transportation
Plan
Cassidy reports that a meeting was held on December 1, 2010 and several property
owners attended the meeting. She notes that Bill Luster has been encouraged to contact
property owners and interview them to gain interest in the proposal.
Cassidy reports that a number of stakeholders have already been contacted as follows:
YMCA
Beverly Hospital
CPI
Salem News
Attorney Thomas Alexander
Kaiser Systems
White and Company
Douglas explains that the stakeholders that have been contacted have given assurances
that they are supportive of the plan.
Douglas reports that he spoke to Mayor Scanlon about contacting Jeff Mullen and
Senator Fred Berry to get their support for the proposal.
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Cassidy reports that she and Mayor Scanlon have talked with State officials about
getting the project on the State's Long Range Plan. She explains that there are
engineering concerns and there are no TIP days scheduled so we have to rely on
submission of the written word.
Douglas reports that he attended a meeting with representatives of the YMCA and
Beverly Hospital and both have indicated enormous interest and cooperation for the plan.
He notes that the hospital plans on improvements for their campus and are looking for
better access. He explains that there is a possibility of consolidation with Lahey Clinic
and they are looking for access to Brimbal Avenue and seeking to relieve traffic.
Cassidy questions if they would be willing to share in the cost of the project.
Douglas also notes that the YMCA has excess property that they would like to
develop into an outdoor recreation facility.
Douglas notes that they need to encourage Bill Luster to complete the interviews with the
stakeholders who have not yet been contacted.
Cassidy agrees and notes that real world interest in a potential development is critical in
the TIP process.
St. Jean questions if there is anyone who is not in favor of this project. Cassidy explains
that potentially the residential neighbors may be opposed. Douglas explains that there are
three residential properties that abut the hospital that may be concerned about a road
coming in.
St. Jean asks who writes the proposal. Cassidy explains that much of it has been done
over the years by engineers and she has done some pieces of it, explaining that it needs to
be repackaged. She states that she will get a copy of it and review it.
3. Update from Planning Director Tina Cassidy on Development Projects and
"Development Scorecard"
Aero Manufacturing — Permits in place — construction pending.
Airport Parcel — P &S with Cicoria Tree Service plant to begin permitting shortly.
Beverly Farms Subdivision — Review of final 5 lot OSRD by Planning Board starts
March 20111.
Black Cow — BPM appeal of final permit (CH 91) pending decision imminent.
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CEA Group — Zoning Change and Permits granted February 2009 — site currently being
marketed.
Curry Architecture Senior Housing — construction underway — occupancy expected in
late 2011.
Mayflower Motel — Construction is nearly complete.
363 -393 Hale Street — Planning Board and ZBA permits obtained — construction to start
in 2011.
26 Michael Road — Permits in place — construction underway.
44 Prince Street — Permits granted in February 2011.
4. Update on Website
Cassidy explains that the website is coming along. She reports that Main Streets has
produced information on How To Do Business In Beverly and the information will be
put on the website.
Douglas suggests that the ECDC have a presentation on the Main Streets initiative on
dong business in Beverly at the next meeting.
5. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the ECDC will be held on June 15, 2011.
6. Adiournment
Grimes asks if there is any other business for the Board to conduct at this meeting. There
is none.
The meeting is adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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