9/6/2011 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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whether sufficient funds would'be available. Ms. Botsford indicated that the $300,000 would be for three year period. Selectman Richardson noted that approximately $200,000 was available from the Cape Cod Commission in mitigation funds for affordable housing. motion was made by Nis.EOoff to support the Mashpee Housing Authority In their Funds for rental assistance for their program as presented. Chairman Abbott seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Jinn mine,John Economos-Mashpee village John Economos,, manager of Mashpee village for 3 years, was present to discuss the charging image of the property. Mr. Economos stated that Mashpee Village was owned and managed by The Community Builders, Inc. whichis operating or con wcung 338 units of housing on Cape. Mr. Economos noted that 870 people are housed to the units, 300 of whom are children aged 18 and under. Mashpee Village includes 145 units housing 328 people and is currently 100% full. Mr. Economos reported that only 8 families earn more than 60'%of the median income and that only 4 receive public assistance, stating that it predominantly provides workforce housing. TCB replaced its management and maintenance four years ago. It was also noted that Mashpee Village had been considered the property of last resort, and TCB committed to making it I"choice facility. Mr. Economos. stated that there was now a waiting list and that checks, such as credit and criminal background checks, were now conducted. Mashpee village also has a no-nonsense policy. Mr. Economos described the resident support program that includes budget counseling, advocacy, teen programs and health and wellness programs. lir. Econs noted that there was also a focus on brewing the generational cycle of affordable housing and encouraging residents to give back to the community through service at women's shelters, food pantries and dog walking.. It was reported that more than 42000 hours of community service had been completed by residents over the last 3 years. Mr. Economos stated that the net operating income had increased by % and that residents were paging rent and some were paying advanced rent, Mashpee village has one full time and one part time employee and partners with Cape Cod Community College who has provided 6 interns to mentor young residents at Mashpee Village. Mr. Economos described the RPACT program that rewires 50 hours of-community service and teaches study and computer skills. Children at Mashpee village have also been exposed to arts and culture through a variety of field trips. RPCE focuses on adults and teaches job skills in order to pursue better jobs. Mr. Economos stated his hope to expand the services i C pewide with the possibility of developing an incubator center. Mr. Economos noted that the Board of Directors consisted of tenants and others Wishing to be involved. Ilii. Economos stated that there was an active neighborhood watch and that crime had been reduced. Ms. Egloff thanked lir. Economos.for his work. Mr. Johnson inquired whether Mashpee village residents had moved on to other housing. Mr. Economos reported that one family moved into a Habitat for Humanity Dome and that one resident acquired a nursing job and moved out of Mashpee to non-affordable home. Chairman Abbott inquired about whether or not Mashpee village charged firstlastsecurity and lair. Econornos responded that they required first month only. The Chair invited Mashpee village to speak to the Mashpee Men's Club. John Perrine shared the before and after images of the physical changes at Mashpee Village. Mr. Femme reported that all exterior renovations had been completed during Phase I in 2009. Phase 11 includes interior work to 11 o units in the rhulti-fami I y units including new kitchens, bathrooms, heating and the addition of a sewerage treatment plant. once the project is completed, Mr. Economo