Taunton Redevelopment Authority

1 TAUNTON REDEVELOPMEN~P ~ 9 AUTHORITY / 15 SUMMER STREET TATJNTON, MA 027843 .c Tel: 508-821-1030 Taunton Redevelopment Authority o Minutes-July 31, 2024 In attendance: Members Ed Correira, Larry Silvia, Chris Coute, Colleen Simmons and Jon Gray, consultant Dennis Ackerman and Jay Pateakos The TRA meeting took place on July 31 at 3 p.m. at the Silver City Conference Room as City Hall. 1. Review and approve minutes from June 26th, 2024 — motion made by Larry Silvia, 2~~d by Collen Simons, motion carries 2. Whitten Urban Renewal Plan Jay Pateakos Taunton OECD gave an update on the status — of the plan, funding as well as the plan for public board participation, the OECD office will take on the advertising for the public boards 3. Harvey St Property Christopher Coute updated the board on his discussion with John — DeSousa, the hold up on two lots is the lack of passing perc tests, there is enough frontage and area for two lots, Chris made a motion to authorize John to continue with another day or two of perc tests, to try and get the 2~ lot 4. Discussion on TRAJOECD project there is a possibility of TRA becoming a receiver — for blighted property in the City, further investigation is needed 5. Mass Dev Status-it was discussed that there was a total of 12 Underutilized Properties grants applied for from Taunton with likely only 1-2 being awarded. It was asked if any of the 12 could be easily disqualified and Jay said about 3. The city also applied for $500K Site Readiness grant and $4l5K for Brownfield Remediation grant, both for the former Bacon Felt site 6. Treasurer report Larry reported the TRA had $78,039.67 in its account, discussing — future costs which included $25K for the URP as well as an additional $21K for the MEPA process, with things soon to get tight. 7. Election of officers Ed Correia spoke first and declined further roles as chairman, he — then spoke in Favor of Larry being the Chairman, Colleen Simmons nominated Chris as Chaiman, 2~ by Jon motion carries, Chris nominated Jonathan Gray as vice Chairman, — 2”~’ by Larry Motion Carries —  8. Dennis Ackerman TRA contract Mr. Ackerman offered his resignation to the board, — Chris asked for the resignation to be in writing 9. Motion to adjourn The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, August 21 at 3 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.