7/6/2010 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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y.. Affordable Housing,"Mr. Trebat referenced west TisburyIs efforts in drafting affordable housing conveyance and tax abatements. Mr. Johnson -111 acquire a draft of the document and provide Mr. Newton with contact information. Review of the Mashpee Affordable Housing Mission Statement and Brochure Ms. Egloff suggested changes to the brochure such as enhancing its affordability by creating the document in black and white, allowing for posting it online, and using Century Gothic font. lis. Egloff pointed out that the existing photos were not appropriate and suggested the addition of""Town of Mashpee" and the town seal on the front of the brochure, repeating the seal for the return address. Inside of the document, Ms. EgJoff suggested the elimination of borders to better tie in the text, adding that"Our" should be eliminated from History, Goals and Activities to better represent the interests of the entire town. The website and an email address should be added to the document to provide an accessible contact. Ms. Egloff suggested changes to the text, recommending communication in a more direct and positive manner2 and volunteered to re-draft the document prior to the next meeting in collaboration with Ms. Dufault. Regarding distribution, Ms. Egloffrecommended making the document available at Town Hall, as well as distributing the document when Committee members address various groups in Mashpee. Mr. Johnson suggested adding Committee member nannies to the document but concern was expressed about re-print costs if the membership changes. Vis. I ufult recommended the addition of specific projects that had been completed. Committee members discussed creating a speakers bureau to educate residents and committees about the needs and mailability of affordable housing. It was also recommended that individual Affordable Mousing members present a topic of interest at the beginning of each meeting in order to prepare for addressing other groups. Announcements Mr. Treb t announced that Habitat for Humanity would be hosting a kick off event for its new project on Thursday, July 8 at 7 p.m. at Christ the Ding Church. A wall raising blessing will occur at 12 p.m. on July 17 at 67 Foxhill. Road. Next Meeting August 3, 2010 at 7 p.m. Meeting Adjournment A motion was made by Mr. Johnson to adjourn. Motion seconded by Ms. Egloff. All voted unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 pm. List of Documents -Petition for Comprehensive Permit (Breezy Acres 11) at 570 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee -Comprehensive Plan, Fordable Dousing Element 201 o Update, ` gaff - Mashpee Affordable Housing Brochure -Mashpee Enterprise-"An Idea worth Pursuing" Respectfully submitted, JVfog iferM. Cli ord Board Secretary