CITY OF WORCESTER

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Monday, May 3, 2010

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 6:07 P.M.

Adjourned: 7:45 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph C. O'Brien

 

www.worcesterma.gov

 

Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Chairperson Frederick C Rushton
Councilor Joseph M Petty
Councilor Joffrey A Smith
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


Present Were:Chairperson Councilor Frederick C Rushton
Councilor Joseph M Petty
Councilor Joffrey A Smith
Councilor Barbara G. Haller
 
Also:Assistant City Manager Julie A. Jacobson
City Solicitor David M. Moore
Planning Director Joel Fontane
Kelly Brown, Green Communities Division, Comm of MA
Mark Breslow, Comm of MA
City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk
 
1.

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

1a.

Recommending City Council's adoption of Appendix 102.AA of the Massachusetts State Building Code ("Stretch" Energy Code).
# 8.6A CM April 13, 2010

Attachments

Recommend Approval ( to be taken under SR in City Council on May 4, 2010)

Speakers:
1. Jill Dagilis, Worcester resident
2. Richard Kerver, Worcester resident
3. Christopher Noonan, Worcester resident
4. Peggy Middaugh, Worcester resident
5. Sarah Asefa, Worcrester resident
6. Jo Hart, Worcester resident

1b.

Recommending City Council's Review, Deliberation, and Adoption of Proposed Sign Ordinance Amendment.
# 8.6A CM April 27, 2010

Attachments

Recommend Refer to the Planning Board (to be taken under SR in City Council on May 4, 2010)

Speakers:
1. Ralph St Germain, no residence given
2. Glory Ross, no residence given
3. Andy Serrato, no residence given
4. Sam Rosario, Worcester resident
5. Dean Jacobs, no residence given
6. Jo Hart, Worcester resident

Chairman's Orders

Request City Manager request the City Solicitor report to the City Council if language in the proposed sign ordinance amendment is seen as a violation to the First Amendment to the U. S. Constitution.

Request City Manager report to the City Council concerning language in the proposed sign ordinance amendment concerning the leveling of fines and concerning political signs.