6/7/2016 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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Project and Selectman O'Hara inquired whether the Affordable Housing Committee had a list of existing and permitted affordable housing units. Mr. Isbitz and the Chair confirmed that they did have a list of existing affordable housing units and units that would expire. The Chair will follow up with Mr. Fudala regarding the Blue Castle project. Selectman O'Hara advised that the Committee should have full awareness of pending projects so that they could attend meetings in support of projects. It was agreed that a pipeline would be a. helpful tool for upcoming projects. It was noted that Mr. Fudala forwarded the Planning Board agenda to the Chair, Mr. Isbitz suggested that the Chair should also receive the ZBA and CPC agendas. W. Isbitz recommended further conversation with Mr, Taylor. There was discussion regarding the Housing Production Plan. Heorga u ization Mr. Ishitz made a motion to nominate Bud Abbott as the Chairman. Mr. Willard seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Mi. Willard made a motion to nominate Berkeley Johnson as the Clerk. Mr. Isbitz seconded the motion* All voted unanimously. Mr. Willard made a motion to nominate Allan Isbitz as the vice Chair. Mr. Abbott seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Feasibility Study The Chair stated that Laura Shufelt had indicated that funds were available to complete the feasibility study at Falmouth Road. Ms. Shufelt has suggested that the site may not be feasible for more than 60 units but Torry Fdal a felt that the site could allow for 100 bedrooms. No units were listed in the report. The amount of $boo Doo has been listed for infrastructure costs but it was thought that the figure for grater was supposed to be $8 0,000. The Chair recommended following up with the new Assistant Town Manager regarding a request for the additional funds. Bruce Willard Letter The Chair reported that a resident frustrated stra,ted about affordable housing in Mashpee drafted a.note to r. Willard regarding her concerns and perceived treatment. Mr. Willard responded to the resident and both letters were g g distributed to Committee members to read. Tribal Horsing Update There was no update NEW IRU SSSS CPA Funds The Chair reported that he was in receipt of the records regarding the balance of CPA funds, The current balance of total CPA funds, as of 2016, was $653,303.05. A minimum of 10% needs to be set aside for affordable housing. It was noted that $100,000 per year had been set aside for the Mashpee Housing Authority. The Chair added that $300,000 had also been set aside for affordable housing by the Cape Cod Commission. E CA's`IoN/MARETI1 o R #SPONDENCE Mashpee Commons has distributed their applications for affordable housing and the lottery will be held June 21 at 4:30 p*m. for the affordable units. Affordable rent for one bedroom is $1,033 and two bedrooms is $1,224. 3