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Economic development subcommittee meeting about to start, slightly late agenda -> franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #edc0526

Chair Hamblen opens meeting, reads protocol notes, etc. 3 present, Jones will be late, #edc0526

Decision is not to pick a proposal ... Town hosted 2 open houses, interesting to see the turnout including neighbors as well as prospective interests. Existing conditions report in links of agenda doc #edc0526

Two specific letters of interest, part of the packet (links in the agenda doc). Decision would be what next steps to take, i.e possible RFP to refer to Town Council for further discussion and decision #edc0526

The exciting process (per Jamie) happy to see interested parties and two letters, hope for a reuse and repurpose. #edc0526 what is the best use of the parcel? Traffic is a concern (and a valid one) not a lot of options for parking off-site. If RFP, Council has option to ...

Accept or reject a proposal (BTW Jones arrived) one proposal was requesting purchase of a small town parcel along the side road. Could keep to help buffer with the neighborhood. Would surely need to maintain access to the pump station on site #edc0526

Seeming consensus around housing, affordable especially, other aspects would be problematic (given traffic, parking, etc restrictions). #edc0526 financial requirements will be a factor as it will take $ to renovate. Could likely bid a small business out of the opportunity

Residential is one of the more viable uses for the parcel and neighborhood #edc0525 E Moores representing the church interest, looking to keep it as a church, have been renting for 20 years. We are looking for the long term. Currently about 20 cars at their rent location

Sam Williams, representing Habitat for Humanity, answers some questions about design and single vs. double family option. #edc0525 motion to recommend residential use for affordable housing , seconded. Discussion...

Propose amendment to include church/ house of worship to recommendations, no second, hence amendment fails; back to original motion of residential #edc0525 passes 3-1 Sheridan no, had been amendment sponsor
Motion to adjourn, second, passes 4-0.

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