4/3/2012 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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Mashpee Affordable Housing Committee Meeting Minutes April 3, 2012 at 6:30 pm Selectmen's Meeting Room, Mashpee Town Hall Present: Chairman Walter Abbott, Kalliope Egloff, Berkeley Johnson, Allan Isbitz Also Present: Selectmen Carol Sherman Absent: Fred Detschel CALL TO ORDER Chairman Abbott called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and the roll was called. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-January 3, 2012 & February 7, 2012 There was discussion regarding whether or not minutes could be approved by a member absent from the meeting. Selectman Sherman stated that a member could not vote to approve the minutes if that member was not in attendance and participating at the meeting. Ms. Egloff and Chairman Abbott stated that there was nothing in the bylaws, Massachusetts' Open Meeting Law or Robert's Rules precluding members from voting on the minutes. Selectman Sherman had confirmed with the Town Manager that absent members could not vote on the minutes. There was discussion that a quorum of Committee members in attendance at the meeting was needed to vote on the minutes. Mr. Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes of January Yd. Chairman Abbott seconded the motion. 2 voted unanimously, 1 abstained Ms. Egloff made a motion to approve the minutes of February 7t� Chairman Abbott seconded the motion. 2 voted unanimously, 1 abstained MASHPEE COMMONS STATUS Chairman Abbott reported that Doug Storrs had been invited to attend the meeting, and had indicated that he planned to attend. Due to changes in Mashpee Commons' planning, the Chair expressed interest in having Mr. Storrs update the Committee regarding their plans as it related to affordable housing. The Chair referenced the original plan that called for 96 affordable units. The Chair also noted that Mashpee Commons' permit had been extended for another two years in December 2011. OLD BUSINESS 209 Barnstable Road Status The parcel of land has been walked by the Committee and the Chair has heard only positive comments regarding the property. Chairman Abbott stated that the Town was following up regarding funds to pay for the feasibility study to develop the parcel and indicated that he would check on the status of that conversation. Ms. Egloff inquired whether the parcel would be turned over to the Housing Authority following the feasibility study and needs assessment. There was discussion indicating that Leila Botsford had expressed interest in the management of the property. Ms. Egloff recommended that Ms. Botsford be part of the communication with the Affordable Housing Committee and the Chair responded that he forwarded the agendas of meetings to Ms. Botsford. Mr. Johnson inquired about the number of units that would be possible at the site, but it was noted that a feasibility study would determine the appropriate number of rental units that could be constructed. Warrant Articles: Habitat for Humanity and Housing Authority