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Regarding pursuit of additional affordable housing in Mashpee, Mr. Isbitz inquired about <br /> whether the production plan should include details about a public/private partnership to <br /> encourage development of 40B housing to meet the Town's goal. Mr. Isbitz noted that all units <br /> of a privately developed rental project, with 25% affordable units, would count toward the <br /> affordable rate. It was noted that there was limited land available for development. Selectman <br /> Richardson recommended communication with the EDIC regarding the sale of available land. <br /> There was discussion about Mashpee Commons' development of 25%of affordable units. There <br /> was also discussion about the status of 950 Falmouth Road and inquiry about affordable housing <br /> present on Mashpee land at Otis Air Force Base. Selectman Richardson will inquire further to <br /> acquire names for Mr. Isbitz to follow up. <br /> Site Status <br /> It was reported that the State was considering the request. Ms. Egloff noted that she had seen an <br /> RTA bus available on Old Barnstable Road. <br /> Russell Road/Habitat for Humanity <br /> It was reported that 7 people had expressed interest in the drawing for the Habitat for Humanity <br /> home at Russell Road. Three families had been identified as needing a 3-bedroom home. A <br /> family has been selected for the home and it was noted that two additional homes would be <br /> constructed on Park Place in 2013. <br /> Housing Institute <br /> W. Isbitz expressed interest in attending the program. It was noted that cottage housing would <br /> be discussed as part of the program. Cottage housing has been identified as a possible option for <br /> Mashpee. There was discussion about the benefits of increasing affordable rental units with a <br /> larger development that would blend with the surrounding area. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Fred. Detschel <br /> Chairman Abbott reported that he was unsure whether Mr. Detschel had submitted a letter of <br /> resignation to the Board of Selectmen. The open position would not be advertised until the letter <br /> was received by the Board of Selectmen. <br /> COMMUNICATIONS <br /> Habitat Criminal Records <br /> Habitat for Humanity has thanked the Committee for their support of Habitat's request. Habitat <br /> stated that CORI checks occurred only for rentals and not home ownership. Habitat stated that <br /> there was no known circumstance of a current homeowner being disqualified by a CORI <br /> screening. Concern was expressed regarding a possible arbitrary interpretation of the CORI. <br /> Concern was also expressed about press coverage identifying a shooting at a Habitat for <br /> Humanity home and the after effects of the article. <br /> HOUSING AUTHORI'T'Y CLARIFICATION <br /> Ms. Botsford sent communication that the Housing Authority would be interested in developing <br /> an affordable housing project should the Committee have control of a parcel of land. The land <br /> would need to be transferred to the Housing Authority. An article was shared regarding a cost <br /> 2 <br />