1/9/2014 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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fo NEIN BRINE : Mash Affordable Housing Committeeresentation Feasibi�i stud Results: Mr. Abbott did a presentation on behalf of the town's Affordable Housing Committee. Mr. Abbott expressed optimism in being able to create between 100 and 120 units of affordable housing in Mashpee this coming year. Mr. Abbott stated that their feasibility study has come in for the town-owned land at 209 old Barnstable Road and they think they'll be able to build some workforce housing on the site. Mr. Halpern asked who would build it and Mr. Abbott stated that the town would need to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design, the building, and the management of it. FIs. Botsford asked if they had done this presentation to the selectmen and Mr. Abbott stated that they had not, but that the town would have to take the next step. The board thanked Mr. Abbott for attending and giving us an update and stated that we would be interested in getting an update. Mr. Abbott exited the meeting and Mr. Halpern returned to the regular agenda. SECRETARY'S DEPORT: Minutes for the regular meeting held on November 14, 2013 were mailed to members before the meeting. A notion was made by Ms. Allen and seconded by Mr. Shackett to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was adopted. Minutes for the Executive Session held on November 14, 2013 were mailed to members before the meeting. A notion was made by Ms. Allen and seconded by Mr. Shackett to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was adopted. TREASURER'S REPORT: T: Budget to Actual Report: Mrs. Botsford presented the budget to actual report, prepared by the fee accountant, and reviewed it with the board, explaining the variances. Since our Fiscal Year 2014 has not yet been approved, the report is based on fiscal year 2013 budget figures. Accounts Payables: Mrs. Botsford presented the warrants for signature. The warrants for signature tonight are for the months of November and December of 2013 and total as follows: For November: $31,157.99 for 4001, $5,F185-00 for Section 8, $16,852.00 for MRVP, $57,311.10 for Asher"s path Apartments and $6,852.72 for the Housing Assistance Program. For December: $46,956.32 for 4001,. $5,185.00 for Section 8, $33,738.00 for MRVP, $27,492.48 for Asher"s Path Apartments and $8,798.51 for the Housing Assistance Program. Mrs. Botsford reported that we have all residents paid in full at all developments. We are 100% occupied all developments; however-we are expecting one vacancy in raid-3anuari at Breezy Acres and another by the end of January. The new tenants are already selected, so as soon as the units are ready they can move in. We have an execution for judgment on one Asher's Path resident. We have agreed to a move out date of February 28. The process is underway for selecting new residents. A notion was made b Mr. Laporte and seconded by Mr. Shackett to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented. The motion was adopted. EXECUTIVE IE E T R" REPORT: T: Mrs. Botsford mailed members her written report for November and December and added the following report: • I have not yet heard abort our applications for funding under the Health &Safety Initiative— mulch to stone, handicapped accessible doors in back. She will keep the board informed. 0 Things have been very, very busy particularly in Brewster. Mrs. Botsford, with a lot of help from Ms. Mitchell, has made a lot of progress but there is still a lot to do. After a few more months, Page 2 of