10/29/1991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page 2 • MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 , 1991 7 : 26 p.m. Chamber of Commerce re: Christmas at the Rotary: Dr. Stephen Perry; Vice-President of the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce was present to discuss placing lights and signs at the rotary. The signs to be located at the rotary would include the greetings of Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Seasons Greetings informs Dr. Perry. With the Board ' s permission, they will be printed by the Woodruff Art Gallery on 4x8 sheets of plywood . Dr. Perry notes the Chamber would like the people to know that the Chamber of Commerce is responsible for the lights and signage. Selectman Jacobson suggests the Chamber meet with the Building Inspector to make sure the signs meet the required code. She has recommended the Board approve the recommendation of the Chamber. The motion was made by Selectman Caffyn to allow the Chamber of Commerce to decorate the rotary and place the signs . The motion was seconded by Selectman Hanson. The vote of the Board is unanimous . The vote is 4-0 . 7 : 29 p.m. Proposed Route 130 Affordable Housing Project : Selectman Jacobson noted the Board of Health ' s memo on the proposed affordable housing project the Selectmen have received in . their packet. She informs Mr. Dubin it is the Board ' s policy to have the information to the Board in advance to review. In the past, we have refused to discuss items where information has not been received with prior review from the Board . Selectman Lawrence suggests to postpone the meeting with Mr . Dubin until the Board can review the material . Richard Dubin gave his apologies and explained to the Board that he did not know the rules he should be adhering to. Selectman Caffyn suggests the maker of the agenda explain the policy of the Board to the attendant. Mr. Harrington noted the letter of October 4, 1991 the Board received prior to the appointment explains what the intent is . Selectman Jacobson suggests Mr. Dubin give a brief introduction to the Board as to the proposal . This is agreeable with the Board. Mr. Dubin explains the 13-14 acre site is located off Route 130. The area is mixed zoning. The owner, David Young is interested in developing a low and moderate income housing project under the Local Initiative Program that commenced on June 1 , 1991 . Mr. Dubin notes the material the Board has received tonight describes the program that does not seek state assistance. The program does require written endorsement of the Board of Selectmen . for approval . The first requirement is the written endorsement of support of the Board of Selectmen states Mr. Dubin. The state approval follows . The Board of Appeals , Planning Board and other Town Board ' s are in- volved after state approval . • Selectman Caffyn suggests Tom Fudala review the proposal and advise the Board. Mr. Dubin has talked with Mr. Fudala. He wanted to defer this to the Board of Selectmen for their approval . Mr. Fudala had commented that he didn ' t think anyone else has come in under the Local Initiative Program at this time.