Minutes - June 2023 Meeting
Minutes
Date | time 6/27/23 12:04pm | Meeting called to order by Ron Bethoney
In Attendance
Ron Bethoney, Felicia Villamagia, Mannie Bethoney, Ed Williams, Tom Thibeault, David Lynch, Karl Schuler Jr, Rob May, John Fay, Evan Sears, Jim Jamoulis, Fred Nicoli, Jeff Miller, Marina Oliveira, & Karla Lynne Rogers
Approval of Minutes
N/A
Special Guests
Jeff Miller from Signature Healthcare
Several members from Brockton’s Office of Planning & Economic Development
Marina Oliveira from South Shore Bank
President’s Report
Old Business
- Website continues to have changes made. Some enhancements to come are an interactive business directory, membership application links, etc…
New Business
- Street sweeping needs to be done to keep neighborhoods in best possible shape for both esthetics & health reasons. We were reminded by David Lynch that we have a towing association available to us and it only takes a call to get cars moved that have remained still.
- A question was asked about the homes which were damaged/gutted on South Street and what will happen. Chief Williams reminded us that insurance investigations take awhile to process but most likely 1 would be rebuilt and 1 would be repaired. Rob May & Tom Thibeault both said that it should be rebuilt to the specs it was due to the historic zoning.
Secretary’s Report
- Reminder that the next Campello Public Workshop is on 6/28 at South Middle School from 6-8pm. They will be collecting feedback & input about Urban Design principles & how they relate public & private spaces, and what we envision the Campello Neighborhood to look like.
These are great forums to make your voice heard whether as a business owner, resident, or property owner. Take ownership of what is happening and be part of what can be.
- The Phantom Gourmet will be filming in Campello at the Italian Kitchen on Wed 6/28 from 2p-6p. All our invited to come down & be part of the action- maybe wear some swag from your favorite business for free publicity!
Treasurer’s Report
· Beginning balance $38453.01
· Receipt of $100
· Debit of $230
· Ending balance $38323.01
Motion to accept report accepted.
Guest Speakers
An Update on Brockton Hospital
It’s a matter of balancing projects & resources.
Efforts continue with rebuilding- some examples of what has been done or will be done
- They are proud of the fact they were able to keep all 300 employees working with no layoffs during this time by setting up a job agency and having people work at other locations, making them available for when they are ready.
- 2 Urgent cares were set up almost immediately (which would normally take 9 months!)
o 650 Center St which is 24/7 (moving OB/GYN space) which is seeing appx 65 patients/day
o 110 Liberty St which is 7a-7p (moving Eye services) which is seeing appx 45 patients/day
- Mission possible project continues to go ahead with plans for a new ER, labs, etc….
A few words from the Planning office
- Reminder about the public forum again Wed 6/27 & the importance of our voices being heard.
- To try to involve residents that are unable or unwilling to attend the forums at night the office is hoping to organize an event on Saturday 9/16 which will have music, food from local restaurants, and tents which will have information about the project. They are hoping to get co-sponsors to support both financially & with attendance such as the CBA, local businesses, property owners, etc…
A discussion occurred regarding what kind of businesses would draw the most people into Campello & what would be the best use of space & zoning.
Councilor Update
- Gilmore School needs support to clean up the baseball field, and maybe even setting up a snack shack. Any ideas? Any volunteers? PLEASE HELP!
*= Councilor NiCastro update was delivered by David Lynch
09/26/2023, 12 noon Location: Cape Cod Cafe
Motion to adjourn was made at 12:47 p.m. and was passed unanimously.
Campello Business Association
