10/5/2010 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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Mashpee Affordable Housing Committee Meeting Minutes October 5, 2010 at 7 pin Selectmen's Meeting Room, Mashpee Town Hall 'resent: Chairman Alan Trebat, feud Abbott, Berkeley Johnson Also Present; Selectman Liaison Michael Richardson Absent: Ami Snider, Kalliope Egloff Call to Order Chairman Alan Trebat called the roll and the meeting commenced at :10 p.m Approval of Minutes-September 7, 2010 A motion was made by Mr. Abbott to accept the minutes from the September 7th meeting. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Mashpee Commons Update Mr. Abbott reported that Doug Storrs would be willing to attend a future meeting but that the project is on hold due to the current economic situation. Mr. Storrs has provided a document confirming Mashpee Commons' 100°/o commitment to the affordable housing component of the project: Planning Board permits have been extended for the deferred project. The Chair questioned whether Mr. Abbott had plans to invite other speakers to future meetings and Mr. Abbott indicated that he is scheduling a speaker from Habitat for Humanity for the November meeting. Schooner Lane Affordable Housing Emit Status Chairman Tr bat reported that the Committee's interest In maintaining the Schooner Lane affordable housing unit has been communicated to the Town with an inquiry about the Town's interest in purchasing the property. Selectman Richardson suggested that the Committee draft a letter to the Affordable Housing Trust Board requesting their consideration of the Schooner Lane property. when speaking with Cape Cod 5, interest was expressed in maintaining the property s an affordable unit in Mashpee. motion was made by Mr. Abbott that Chairman `f'rebat draft a letter to the Affordable Housing Trust Board recommending that they tape under consideration the Schooner Lane property. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Review of the Mashpee hpe ffordable Housing Mission Statement and Brochure The draft vAll be considered at the next meeting. Chairman Treb t will follow up with IVIS. Snider regarding use of graphics for the brochure. Mr. Johnson voiced his support for the revised brochure. Mr. Abbott queM'oned the appropriate contact information and the Chair reported that the Affordable Housing Committee Will have a dedicated email address. The Chair will follow up with the IT department to acquire the passwords. Additionally, more information is needed to identify the appropriate Town Hall point of contact for anyone interested in affordable housing in Mashpee.