1/4/2011 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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water. It was confirmed that the hone will be deeded affordable in perpetuity and lir. Johnson 1n luire about the tax assessment of the property. Selectman Richardson reported that he had spoken with the Town Assessor, who has been involved With discussion about the property, but will follow up with hire regarding the assessment. Mr. Abbott recommended that a letter be sent to the Z A to state the Committee's position on the application. motion was made by Mr. Abbott to send the Zoning Board a letter stating that the Committee is in agreement with Habitat for Humanity's development of 12 Russell Ro,%d. Mr. Johnson seconded the notion. All voted unanimously. Chairman Trebat will send the letter and Mr. Abbott will attend the meeting and voice the Committee's support. Other Business Alice Lopez-TIAs. Lgloff sent an email suggesting that the Committee acknowledge the passing of Alice Lopez. leis. Lopez has served as the vice Chair for the Affordable Housing Committee for many years and has been actively involved in affordable housing issues for the Wampanoag'Tribe. Ms. Lopez offered a long time of service to the communities of both Mashpee and Cape Cod as an advocate and spokesperson for both the Tribe and affordable housing. i motion was made by Mr. Johnson that the Committee adopt an appropriate resolution in recognizing Ms. Lopez's contributions and that the Chainnan send it to her family in a letter. Mr. Abbott seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Selectman Richardson suggested that the Committee also forward the resolution to the Board of Selectmen so that the Board can recognize Ifs. Lope 's contributions. oS RPP for Development of Affordable Housing on 3 Lots Chairman Trebat inquired abort the role of the Affordable Dousing Committee in reference to the hoard of Selectmen and asked for ars update from Selectman Richardson regarding the RFP. Selectman Richardson reported that 3 pieces of property had been identified for afrordable.housing and approved by residents at the May Town Meeting in 2010. Selectman Richardson suggested that the information should e provided to the Affordable Dousing Committee, but that these lots had been in the works for some time when the Affordable Housing Committee was less active. Selectman Richardson stated that the RFP is standard and has been used in the past. Mr. Abbott recommended that the information be provided to the Committee in advance and expressed interest in reviewing the RFP and possibly adding green components. Selectman Richardson suggested the possibility of adding a preference for Mashpee residents. Selectman Richardson reported that 1 lashpee resident Torn O'Hara questioned whether Habitat for Humanity would utilize Mashpee contractors to complete the work. It was noted that it was likely that contractors offering the most competitive prices would be utilized alongside volunteers. Mr. Johnson recommended that the Affordable HousingCommittee be included in the process prior to a I town vote. Selectman Richardson referenced documents provided to Committee members including Town of Mashpee Unassigned Tax Taking Lands, Public Lands Tax Taking Properties and Potential Affordable Housing Parcels. The Public Lands Tax Taking Properties document is a map of land owned the town and highlighted for open space, affordable housin mixed use or wastewater use. The aerial y g � photo represents potential affordable housing parcels, specifically lob Orchard Road, 230 Falmouth Road and 7 Baltic Avenue. The Town of Mahpee [unassigned Tax Taking Lands is a list of properties with their location, description and tax value. 2