5/10/2007 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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ED • I went to the CPA meet ht to resent Phase I u�' Housing Assistance Program. OLD BUSINESS: As is Path update: Mrs. Botsford gave the board an update on the Asher's Path construction. The framing for both flogs is done, rough plumbing started, the roof should be done by the first part of next week. The groundbreaking ceremony will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, .dune 1, 2007. Invitations will be mailed. CPA new pr psals. Mrs. Botsford stated that she has attended the CPA committee meeting on May 8 to discuss Phase I of the three new CPA applications for the Housing Assistance Program. The funding for Phase I of the Breezy Acres Expansion Project was passed at town meeting Monday night. Nor. Har ch asked what the next steps would be to move this project along. Mrs. Botsford stated that she has been in touch with DHCD about funding assistance and how to proceed. DHCD would like to see Phase I and II done at the same time, as it is more financially prudent to build two buildings at the same time, rather than breaking it up. This would really be the only way that they can see the funding work. If Phase II of k_ the project its built as housing for people with special needs, then the state does expect to have money under their 689 program. Right now, the money is over-committed, but if the gond bill is passed this summer, more money would be available in the fall and they could fund this project. If we get funding for phase II, then the CPA money would total $450,000 and the stag could at least match that to build both of the new buildings. Some more predeveloprnent work would need to be done by the architect to change the design of the second building, which would be an SRO (Single morn occupancy) home. firs. Botsford stated that she will keep the board posted as things progress. NEW BUSINESS: Town land for affordable housing: firs. Botsford stated that she has been in contact with Torn Fudala to find out what the process is for obtaining more land. He stated that the torn would have to agree to dispose of it and then they advertise—usually just in the lashpee Enterprise— under ars RFP. Mr. Botsford stated that she also contacted Stuart Bornstein to see if he would still be willing to build a duplex -'�- or the housing authority if we had the land to build it on. She has not yet received a response. After a short discussion, it was decided that the 2 parcels of land at 950 Falmouth load would be attractive and that vire should pursue this. Mrs. Botsford stated that she would contact Torn Fudala on hove to proceed. Personnel Policy update: The board discussed the drafted changes to the personnel policy as presented. The changes included the addition of Section II Code of Professional Conduct Policy. After a short discussion a notion was made by Mr. Laporte and seconded by Mr. Hallpern to accept and adopt the updated Personnel Policy as presented. The motion carried. figs. Botsford stated that she will make sure that the staff is advised of this update. Bir-laws: Mrs. Botsford stated that, since the method of paying bills-has changed, the board should consider amending the housing authority by-laws. This item will be placed on the agenda for next month's meeting. OTHER BUSINESS: CPA (Community Preservation Act) update F ey rt from liaison: Mr. Halpern gave the board a brief update on the CPA committee and stated that firs. Botsford gage very good presentation at the last CPA committee meeting. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE: None that haven't already been discussed. At this time the chairperson thanks both Mr. Horneyer and Mr. Peoples for their long-standing commitment to the housing authority and for all of their gears of service on the Board of Commissioners. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 14, 2-007 at :BB PM. A motion was mad by Mr. Laporte and seconded by Nor. H me er to adjourn. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Page 2 of