09/14/2006 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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I i housing authority staff. Unfortunately the training that Mrs. Botsford was suppose to attend i scheduled for next Thursday, September 21, 2006 when she will be out. Mrs. Botsford has contacted DHD and they are going to arrange a date later on when she can go into Boston for one-ori-orae training. She will keep you posted on this. All fire extinguishers at Hol Byer Village have been inspected, tested and recharged. OLD BUSINESS: Es: Ashers Path Update: Mrs. Botsford stated that Just this past Tuesday, September 12 SHE received a copy of the Zoning Board of Appeal's decision to approve our comprehensive permit. A copy of it has been provided to you. The application for LIHT (Low Income Housing Tax Credits) hes been submitted by E.A. Fish. Decisions are expected to be rade late December, early January. Small award round is expected, but we remain optimistic. in order to demonstrate the readiness to proceed, B.A. Fish will be applying for the building permit. Even though the building permit cannot be issued until all financing is approved, at least the review can be started by the town so that they can be prepared to issue it when funding is approved. At this paint, the chairperson stated that he wished to discuss the Restrictive Covenant item on the agenda now since It pertains to the Ashes Path Development. Nor. Harch had requested that this item be placed on the agenda. The suggested Restricdve Covenant, forwarded to the Mr. Harsch by the attorney for the Sea Oaks abutters, was discussed at length. Some concerns were raised and suggestions for changes were discussed. The chairperson said he would handle it. Rent Determination Poligy Ada 'on: Mrs. Botsford reviewed the newly drafted policy, which the board had tabled at the last meeting. Nor. Laporte moved that we tale the issue off the table and Cir. Halpern seconded the motion. Mrs. Botsford stated that she made the changes to the policy as requested by the board. She explained that 760 CMR 6.05 gives the discretion to the housing authority on whether or not to count income for an unemployable disabled veteran. After a brief discussion a motion was made by Ir. Halpern,which was seconded by Mr. Laporte, to adopt the [dent Determination Policy for Unemployable Disable Veterans. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Affirmative Action Policy.0 ate: Mrs.. Botsford reviewed the drafted updated policy with the board. After a brief discussion a motion was made by Mr. Halpern,which was seconded by Mr. Laporte,,to adopt the updated Affirmative Ammon policy. The motion carried. Adopts n of Income Limits--AHVP:. Mrs. Botsford reviewed the newly issued DHCD Income limits for the AHVP (Alternative Housing Voucher Program). After a brief discussion a notion was made by Mr. Laporte,, which was seconded by Mr,, Halpern, to adopt the updated Income Limits for the AHVP. The motion carried. Cor prehen!si a Pin: Mrs. Botsford had provided the board with a copy of the Town's Comprehensive Plan for Affordable Housing. The town manager had send a memo requesting the housing authority`s comments and input on the plan. A discussion ensued and Mrs. Botsford stated that she would forward the Board`s comments and suggestions to the town manager, along with ars update on the MRVP unit count. BLQM.Acres Bxpansign j PA application: Mrs. Botsford reminded the board that the CPA committee did not fund our last application for funding. Mrs. Botsford has prepared applications for this newt round of funding and has broken the applicabon into Phase I and Phase II. Mr. Halpern offered to do his CPA liaison update at this time. Mr. Halpern reported that they had their meeting this past Tuesday. To date, no applications for funding have been submitted for this funding round. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2806. After a brief discussion a motion was made by Mr. Laporte,which was seconded by Ir. Halpern,to submit two applications for funding — Breezy Tres expansion project: Phase I and Phase II, The motion carried. Page 2 of