2/3/1992 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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■ G BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page MINTTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3r 1992 Proposed Affordable Housing Development : Selectman caffyn indicated in the report from the Town Planner there are conflicts of density, water and septic problei s . The septic system does not meet the 1501 requirement of the Board of Health. She is also concerned in changing the zoning as well as increased educational costs to the Town. Attorney Dubin indicates the site is not suitable for industrial usage , The density is 1 . 85 -per acre. The percentage of profit is slender to the developer . Without approval from the Board of Health the project would not be viable. As indicated from Mr. Fudala ' s. report , we are second highest in percentage of such certified housing in Town relates Selectman Caffyne As the market comes down, we are meeting ten percent. With only seven affordable ''housing units , we have to view the additional cost to educate the children. We have enough affordable husingin Town. With an overloaded school systee the Town of Mashpee doesn ' t need the project at this time relates Selectman Lawrence. He indicates he is totally opposed and will not support the proposal . The majority of people buying homes are already from.( .Town. indicates Nancy Davidson from the Cape clearing Mouse in Hyannis . She has worked with the developers during the marketing process . Qualfications of affordable units require an income of $20,000 to $39 , 600 . The two and three single family homes will range in price from $69, 500 to $75 ,000 affordable and the market units will range from $85,900 to $89 , 900 indicates Attorney Dubin . Public comment was negative towards the proposed development. There are many vacancies in Town, the well may be subject to a plume from the development, a plume may be directed towards the area deriving from Otis and there should be a higher number of affordable units noted some concerned residents, *The motion was made by selectman Mills to NOT endorse the project . It is not in the best interest of the community for a number 'of reasons state ,. The motion was seconded- by Selectman Caffyn. The vote of the Board is unanimous. The vote i -o. 8 : 50 p.m. Selectman Mills left the room. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY WEEKLY REPORT; The FY 93 budget will be ready for the Board ' s review in a few days indicates Mr. Har'r'in n:. He is currently reviewing fixed costs in terms of state and local aid. Lottery receipts will be less across the state and highway funds are anticipated to be reduced in half. In teras of health cage, a meeting is scheduled in February to present the option to each member. It is anticipated to begin on July 1 , 1992 . There is a noted difference between Pilgrim and Blue Cross Blue Shield policies indicates Mr. Harrington'. The difference is approximately $60, .m. Selectman Mills has returned to the Meeting.