11/8/2007 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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CPA (Community Preservation Act) update/Report from liaison: Mr. Halpern stated that they haven't met in some time, but will be meeting next Tuesday. Mrs. Botsford stated that she will be there to review the housing authority's applications for CPA funding to resubmit for Phases I, II, and III of the Housing Assistance Program. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE: Mrs. Botsford mentioned that she had forwarded the MassNAHRO newsletter and just wanted to point out that there were two pages this month dedicated to board member responsibilities. She provided a copy to all board members. After a brief discussion, it was decided that the next regular meeting would be scheduled for Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 5:30 PM instead of December 13. Mrs. Botsford will send a notification to town hall. A motion was made by Mr. Laporte and seconded by Ms. Garron to adjourn. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 P.M. Resp ull submi , I 4 ila Botsfor , ecretary 1 xecutive Dir ctor Attachment A: Executive Director's Report For the month of October 2007 Program update, Homeyer Village/667: We had all rents paid in full at Homeyer Village. We have one unit vacant, which I expect to be rented by mid-November. Breezy Acres/705: We are at 100% occupancy but have one tenant who has not paid her rent in full. A 14-Day Notice to Quit was served. Misc.- • The budget was not approved by DHCD as submitted. I have been talking with Tom Joy to discuss our options and how to approach. I expect to have a new proposal ready for our board meeting, along with a letter to DHCD, which should be signed by the chair. • According to Peabody Properties, as of October 31, 2007 55 of the 56 units are rented at Asher's Path. 33 of the 55 tenants were Mashpee residents before moving in. • The opening of the three bedroom waiting lists for MRVP Project Based and 705/Bree7y Acres has been approved by DHCD for effective November 19, 2007. Advertisements will run in the Cape Cod Times and the Enterprise, as required. • The monthly MRVP/AHVP/DMH reports were submitted. • The monthly Energy Consumption reports were submitted. AHVP Vouchers: We have 1 AHVP voucher. MRVP Vouchers(Mobile): Currently we have 13 voucher holders in Mashpee. MRVP Project Based Vouchers: We currently have 35 PB Vouchers leased. DHM Program: We currently have 3 leased. Section 8: We currently have 11 Housing Choice Vouchers leased in Mashpee. -3 -