HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-13-14 Community InvestmentCOMMUNITY INVESTMENT JANUARY 13, 2014 3:30 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Gavin Ferlic, Henry Davis (3:35), Valerie Schey, Derek Dieter
Citizen Members Present: Vacant
Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic, David Varner, Karen White (AB),
Oliver Davis
Others Present: Kathryn Roos, Chris Dressel, John Murphy, Brian Pawlowski
Agenda: Bill 14 -04 —Reconfirming Abatement
4601 Nimtz Somaschini
Bill 14 -05 — Brownfield Assessment Grant
Newly appointed Chair of the Community Investment Committee, Gavin Ferlic called the hearing to
order with three of four members present. Henry Davis arrived five minutes late; but was present to
vote on bill 14 -05.
The first item on the agenda was bill 14 -04, a reconfirming abatement for 4601 Nimtz Parkway, a
Somaschini Co. Gavin announced a request for a continuation to the next meeting on January 27, 2014
had been requested. There was no objection.
Bill 14 -05, a bill requesting approval of a federal Brownfield assessment grant was presented by Chris
Dressel of the Community Investment Department (CID). Chris said the application was for $600,000 to
conduct an identify and inventory toxic waste parcels countrywide. The last assessment was done more
than 10 years ago and needed updating. If approved the grant would be awarded in October 2014 to be
used in a three year project. He emphasized the money was not for clean -up of sites.
Valerie Schey asked if there were local environmental firms that could do the work. Dressel said for
these professional services, the selected firm had unique capability. With that Valerie moved for a
favorable recommendation to full Council. Derek Dieter second was unanimously supported.
Gavin adjourned the meeting at 3:38 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson
Community Investment