5/4/2004 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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MASHPEE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE MINUTES 5-4-04 Present: Deb'orah Battles, Jamie Regan, John Cahalane, Zella Elizenberry, Alice, Lopez, L. Patrick, Eric Smith 1. Call to Order: Meeting convened at 7:06pm 11. a. March 9, April 6, Minutes - approved as corrected b. Zella requests that secretary read two letters into the record. One letter is from Joe Marino, regarding his resignation, the other is from Trudie Ide, asking to become a member of the AHG Motion made that Joe's resignation be accepted with regret, and that a letter of thanks from the committee be sent to him. Another motion was made to accept Trudie as a member of the committee, and sent letter to BOS asking that she be appointed. Both motions were seconded and passed unanimously. III New Business a. Public Forum on housing needs must be changed as it is scheduled for the same day as high school graduation. Committee decided that two alternative dates are June 15, or June 22, depending on availability of consultants. Eric will check with McGregor and Associates and let committee members know. Tasks for forum were reviewed: Louise reported that in order for flyers to be sent home with students, the superintendent must approve it, and copies must be made to distribute in each of the classrooms. Members of the committee agreed to help with the copying. Jamie suggested "spicing up" the flyer before distributing it. Eric will do this. John suggested distributing the flyers at town elections on Saturday. Several members of the committee agreed to help with this. Zella made a list of local churches that she distributed to the committee and will send a cover letter and flyer when the final draft is complete. Jamie will contact service organizations and distribute flyers when the final draft is complete. Eric reported that Janice WaIford generously offered to help with refreshments for the forum. b. Status report on Needs Assessment/Action Plan: