12/06/2005 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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I �. rilc enson provided committee members and liaisons with � r � list �� individuals with considerable experience and knowledge in the subject of affordable housing. �Ie described each individuals attributes and how they would benefit this committee. He also provided the board with an extra copy of the manual he received at the Affordable Housing in Massachusetts meeting held in New Bedford on Deeernber 2005. Julius has taken the manual hone to read first. The committee and I1 r. ickenson discussed the benefits a . options,� ions, �re�ulations of - 30ld3 40B 40 , smart growth, etc. Furthermore, It was mentioned that smart growth is becoming more important because of incentives to towns and because overlay district has control. Smart growth is a hot item with the state n ht now. Mr. Hic enson mentioned to the committee that Habitat for Hw-nanity has recently presented an award to the Town of Mashpee for its significant contribution of land. In closing, Mr. Hicks,, thanked the committee for their support and looked oed forward to creating a partnership,which was agreed by,sellar DISCUSSION OF DRAFT BROCHURE - Is. Elizenberry provided draft of brochure to those notresent at l i � last meeting.. h�1 i requested all n attendance look t over and contact .lice with any changes or concerns. After approval of draft, brochure will be submitted to selectmen forrintin� of brochure and.letterhead. p Mr. Paon.e asked how the committee would be distributing the brochures. . ella mentiir r mentioned that t would. be put in public towns buildings, at town meetings, lotteries and future seminars for citizens of Mashpee. OTHER Mr. I arrin weeps of the Cape Cod Five Cent Savings Bankaciousl �' accepted the committees appointment of financial liaison. He stated he had the sante mission as the committee, and agreed with Mr. Hicks that creativity is the key r r ' n his role as financial advisor seeking the right Fids for individuals to get them in these projects. Role of liaisons was clarified as sane as committee however liaisons do not hold voting and quorum privileges. Alice suggested a vice Chair be appointed at next meeting. .� Alice excused herself at :3 opm. Julius was looking for demographics of lottery�applicants and winners for future lotteries. Darr' provided the name of Ms. Paula Johnson as the contact person who would have that information. AGENDA SUGGESTIONS Ms, Elizenberry would still like to hear from Mr. Taylor, Chairperson of the CPA at the February meeting to discuss correspondence from Ms. Gauthier and ideas presented by Mr. Dickenson., Clarify Affordable Housingplan in regards to which land. is still available or has been earmarked with Town Planner. Also,what needs to be done to start choosing sites and requesting funds. John suggested Zella should discuss this with Tom,.