4/9/2013 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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information at a meeting or that they could attend Affordable M using Cor nittee 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 ad workforce housing, and the need to fulfill Mashpee's requirement to the State* The Chak suggested offering a sear 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 discuss Mashpee's commitment. The Chair recommended that members share their thoughts regarding an affordable housing seminar with him by email. It was recommended that it be offered as a workshop rather than a posted meeting. Ms. Egloff also } recommended inviting Lefla Botsford to attend. Committee members Frere agreement regardmng developing affordable housing that would best suit Mashpee. The Chair read 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 units had never been recommended. Ms. Egloffrecommended following up with other abutters, such as the schools, so that they could be involved from the beginning_ NIEW BUSINESS Affordable Housing Trust Mr. Johnson reported that a State sponsored affordable housing trust seminar was expected to meet four tunes in 2013 and he expressed interest in attending. A Mashpee Affordable Housing Trust meeting was expected soon. There was discussion regarding the membership, which included the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Johnson and A&. Botsford; Ms. Egiff indicated her interested in knowing who else sat on the -member Trust. Ms.,Egloff also noted the importance of the "gust having a miss'ln 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 Mashpee's Affordable Housing Trust. There was some discussion regarding changes that would be needed to adjust the membership of the Trust. Money for Cottage Housing Seminar The Chair Mndicated that the Cape Cod Commission may have some funds available and inquired about the expected costs of hosting a Cottage Dousing Seminar, It was suggested that the greatest cost may be the speaker and it was recommended that the meeting be held rm*d-Cape, such as the Harbor view Bora at the County offices which would seat 75 people and he free of 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 and printing were other considerations and it was suggested that the Cape Cod Commission may he able to offer copying services. May 2 was suggested as'a possible date. The Chair Will follow up with Mr. Isbitz regarding a speaker impend 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 Housing Authority"s progran-, along with a discussion about cottage housing and time for networking, in an effort draw in more people. 2