7/13/2006 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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needed to receive the detectors from the state`s distributor. Tenants have all been advised of this update. when we get word that they are available, the maintenance roan will install them. • Some of the smoke detectors have been failing at Homeyer Village. They are original to the ' building, so about 15 years old. The manufacturer suggests replacement after 10 years, Ifve decided to replace all detectors now and have ordered thorn€ to be purchased in bulb, at a good discount. They will be installed in all units sometime in early August. OLD 13USINE : As>ners Path l ate: Mrs. Botsford stated that E.A. Fish received the site approval from DH D. E.A Fish and Mrs. Botsford had a meeting with the Cape Cod Commission that went well we hope to get some funding through them. The fire department has requested that there be a pathway to the rear of the building, in addition to the front and sides, so some changes have been made to the placement of the building and the"buffer zone". E.A Fish and Mrs. Botsford held the abutters meeting this past Monday night; only 2 residents from the her's Path neighborhood showed up, but it went well. Those in attendance seemed to really like the design of the place and seemed happy with everything we talked i about. E.A Fish and Mrs. Botsford met Tuesday night with the Affordable Housing Committee and they rt ended up sending a letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals supporting the project. Last night E.A Fish and Mrs. Botsford attended the ZPA nearing. Approximately ob tiers showed up with some concerns (unfortunately they did not come to discuss their concerns with us at the meeting for abutters on Monday night). Mrs. Botsford felt that the tearing went very well and that all questions were answered to the satisfaction of the Z13A. An adjustment was made to the placement of the site durnpster to accommodate the concerns of some of the abutters. A copy of the Comprehensive Permit Application was provided to all board members. A follow-up meeting with the ZBA is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 26. Today E.A Fish and Mrs. Botsford attended the second meeting with the Design Review Committee. The Design Review Committee has requested that the 06-foot buffer gone be reduced to feet along Falmouth Road/Route 28 and to 50 feet along the other sides. An exception would also bice to be made to the area at the entrance to the property, between the two driveways entering the development. In this area, vire would like to maintain an area of 15 feet contained partially of natural vegetation, interspersed with professionally landscaped bushes/trees. Although the loo-foot buffer area is not a deed restriction, it was an informal agreement we had with the selectmen so a letter has been sent to the Board of Selectmen asking them to approve the change on this. Board v r • Mrs. Botsford reminded members that a quorum of the housing authority board is expected to be present for the Selectmen's .meeting on Monday, July 24 at :00 PM in order to vote on a joint-appointment of E. Stuart Peoples. Mrs. Botsford stated that she will also be in attendance. NEW ISI ESS: Qrill Policy Adoption: Mrs.,Botsford reviewed the grafted policy with the board. After a brief discussion a motion was .Wade by Mr. Homeyer,which was seconded by Mr. Hallpem, to adopt the Outdoor Grill policy. The motion carried. Rent Determination Policy Adoption: Mrs. Botsford reviewed the drafted polity which the board and 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. A copy of that portion of the regulation was provided to all members and a discussion ensued. It was decided that Mrs. Botsford would re-draft the policy and this discussion would be tabled for the next .meeting. BLQ=Ac Ms Exn ion • Mr's. Botsford reminded the board that the CPA committee did not fund our request for monies to build two .nodular homes on the property at 570 old Barnstable load/Breezy Acres. Mrs. Botsford stated that:she has had discussions with DHD about the possibility of a Chapter 689 development being dome on the site. Mrs. Botsford explained that a Chapter 689 development is a group-home type of housing which either DMH or DMR administering the home and the residents. The housing authority would be responsible for maintenance only. There currently is a little funding available through DHCD for this kind of development. After a brief discussion a motion was made by Mr. Halpern,which was seconded by Mr. Homeyer,to pursue the possibility of a Chapter 689 development on the site. The .notion carrier. Page 2 of