2/5/2013 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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information at a meeting or that they could attend Affordable Housing Committee meetings. There was discussion about describing the meaning of affordable housing and clarifying the type of housing being considered for the purpose of neighbors and other Mashpee residents. There was also discussion about the various types of housing, such as senior housing and workforce housing, and the need to folk Mashpee's requirement to the State. The Chair suggested offering a seminar regarding Mashpee's affordable housing program at the Senior Center, inviting residents of Quashnet and others to attend. Ms. Egloff recommended also having Selectman Richardson attend to di cu s Ma hpee's commitment. The Chair recommended that members share their thoughts regarding an affordable housing seminar with hien by email. It was recommended that it be offered as a workshop rather than a posted meeting. Ms. Egloffalso recommended inviting Leila Botsford to attend. Committee members were in agreement regarding developing affordable housing that would best suit Mashpee. The Chair react a letter from the Quashnet Valley Association of Homeowners Board. There was discussion about the letter and reference to the construction of 30 units, noting that 30 um'ts had never been recommended. Ms. Egloff recommended following up with other abutters, such as the schools, so that they could be involved from the beginning. NEW BUSINESS Affordable Housing Trust Mr. Johnson reported that a State sponsored affordable housing tryst seminar was expected to meet four times in 2013 and he expressed interest in attending. A Mashpee Affordable Mousing Trust meeting was expected soon. There was discussion regarding the membership, which included the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Johnson and Ms. Botsford. Ms. Egloff indicated her interested in knowing who else sat on the 9-member Frust. Ms. Egloff also noted the importance of the Trust having a mission in order to clarify the goals of the Town to meet the 10% affordable housing rate set by the State. Selectman Richardson suggested that Mr. Lawton would be helpful in advising 1lashpee's Affordable Housing Trust. Where was some discussion regarding changes that would be needed to adjust the membership of the Frust. Money for Cottage Housing Seminar The Chair indicated that the Cape Cod Commission may have some funds available and inquired about the expected costs of hosting a Cottage Housing Seminar. It was suggested that the greatest cost may be the speaker and it was recommended thatthe meeting be held mid-Cape, such as the Harbor View Room at the County offices which would seat 75 people and be free o charge. It was also suggested that the meeting be co-hosted by Mashpee and the Cape Cod Commission and that targeted marketing should be considered to identify an audience_ The cost of food anal printing were other considerations and it was suggested that the Cape Cock Commission may be able to offer copying services. May 2 was suggested as a possible date_ The Chair Will follow up with Mr. Isbitz regarding a speaker stipend and his availability on May 2. The Chair will submit an application to request the funds from the Cape Cod Commission. Ms. Egloff recommended including the Mashpee Mousing Authority's program, along with a discussion about cottage housing and time for networking, in an effort draw in more people. 2