2/10/2009 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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2 Community Preservation Committee Minutes Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Present: Wayne Taylor, Richard Halpern, Ralph Shaw, Paula Peters, Gus Frederick, Thomas O'Hara Absent: Diane Rommelmeyer, Ed Larkin, Evelyn Buschenfeldt Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Taylor at 6:05 p.m. Town Hall, Conference Room#1 MMTES: Tuesday, December 9, Zoo 8. The above referenced minutes were deferred due to a lack of quonu . APP E'gTMENTS AND HEARIN r.$. Public Hearin —Application Procedures for October 2009 CPA Fund* The Community Preservation Conunittee (CPQ opened the Public Hearing to conduct an informational public meeting as directed by the Community Preservation Committee bylaw on the needs,possibilities and resources of the torn as they relate to historic preservation, recreation, affordable housing and open space. At this hearing, information about application procedures for the funding of projects at the Annual Town Meeting in October of 2009 from the Community Preservation Fund will be provided. The CPC opened the Public Nearing to solicit comment. Newly appointed member Tom O'Hara asked if there is a mechanism for the CPC to accept additional ceding from outside contributions for projects such as affordable housing. It was noted the Ilashpee Housing Autho ty is allowed to accept funds for affordable housing. A worthwhile project is Breezy.Acres, an affordable housing development located on Old Barnstable Road proposed for expansion. The proposal has received CPA f coding and Mate contributions. Additional funding from outsidim sources would greatly assist in this construction project. Mr:Halpern indicated he would provide names and contact persons associated to affordable housing needs to 11r. O'Hara for additional review.