1/4/2011 AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minutes

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Mashpee Affordable Housing Committee Meeting Minutes January 4, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Meeting loom 3, Mashpee Town Hall Present: Chairman Alan Trebat, Bud Abbott, Berkeley Johnson -Also Present: Selectman Michael Richardson, Committee Candidate Fred Detschel Absent: Klliope Bgloff Call to order Chairman Trebat called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. Approval of Minutes-December 9 2010 Mr. Abbott recommended charges to the minutes. 'm tlon was made by Mr. Johnson to approve the minutes of December 9'h as amended. Mr. Abbott seconded the notion. All voted unanimously. Election of officers + Due to Amy Snider's resignation, it is necessary to elect a member of the Committee to serve as Clerk. A motion was made by Chairman Trebat to nominate Mr. Abbott to serve as Clerk of the Affordable Housing Committee. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Recruitment of New Committee Member There was discussion at the last meeting regarding two interested candidates for the fordable Housing Committee but one candidate has since withdrawn heir interest. The other candidate, Fred 1 etschel2 is in attendance at torfight's meeting. The Chair noted that another individual expressed interest and has been advised to forward a letter of interest to the Board of Selectman and was invited to attend tonight's meeting. Mr. 1 etschel, a resident on the Cape since 1935, introduced himself and described his involvement with community projects in Falmouth through his church, which included a restoration project. Mr. 1 etschel has worked in computers and real estate. While working at IB1 I, Mr. 1 etschel took a leave of absence in order to teach computer science to hive Americans. Mr. Ietschel is married with children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. lir. I etschel served as President of his homeowner's association for 4 gears and most-recently has served as Treasurer. Mr. Detschel will submit a letter of interest and resume to the Town Manager. The Chair stated that he would contact Mr. Detschel as soon as possible, although any additional interested candidates must also be considered. Mr. Abbott suggested that if no other interested parties attend the meeting, the Committee should voice their support for Mr. Detschel. Habitat for Humanity Petition for Comprehensive Permit-12 Mussell Road Habitat for Humanity has submitted a petition for a comprehensive permit for a single family home at 1 Russell Toad. The current wr"ers have subdivided a larger lot in order to create a 10,000 square foot lot for a 11,200 square foot Habitat home. The application represents a typical Habitat build inluding the construction, lottery and permitting of the home. Chairman Trebat stated that he saw nothing controversial in the application, noting that the lot size is small, but not unlike other properties in the. neighborhood. The petition will be addressed at the Zoning Board of Appear meeting on January 12. Mr. Abbott has volunteered to attend the meeting. Mr. Johnson questioned whether the property is on town grater and the Chair responded that it will be a 3 bedroom home with a septic system and town