04/13/2000 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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k they will all be installed for UNDER BUDGET by approximately $1,400.00. The parts have been ordered and installation should be done by the end of May. Mrs, Botsford reported that annual inspections have been scheduled for later this month. Mrs. Botsford reported that Bob Writtenhour called her about the presentation for the Selectman and informed her that they decided to support the transfer of land without any kind of a presentation at this time. In addition to transfer of the land, they have approved the formation of an affordable housing committee. They will sponsor both items at the Town Meeting. Mrs. Botsford will be available for any questions/concerns at the Torn Meeting on May 1. Mrs. Botsford reported that she went to the monthly meetings for SMBDA (Southeastern Mass. Executive Director's Association), SHAD (Small Housing Authority Directors Organization), CRAM (Cape Rental Assistance Managers), and CHOO (Cape Housing officials Organization). Mrs. Botsford reported that SHADO is working as group to make sure everyone's management ent plan is in compliance with the latest DHC requirements and CRAM is working together to help each other streamline the new Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Mrs. Botsford reported that CHOO is working together on applying as a County for section 8 vouchers and she has been assisting Barnstable Housing Authority in gathering the necessary information for the application. (Barnstable Housing Authority will be the ..lead agency".) The application will be submitted by April 24. Mrs. Botsford reported that she attended the tiro-day New Executive Director Training in Westborough which was very beneficial. she also attended the Housing Summit last Saturday at Cape Cod Community College, which was also beneficial. Mrs. Botsford reported that she has been working on designing a computer database for the new Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program for Mashpee Housing Authority. Mrs. Botsford reported that DHCD has announced that they will reissue MVP vouchers as they turn over (before they were not re-issued) so she needs to open a neer gaiting list. Mrs. Botsford reported that we have 3 AHVP vouchers, 20 MVP Mobile, 27 Project Based Vouchers, 13 Section 8 Certificates, 8 Section 8 Vouchers and 2 Housing Choice Vouchers leased in Mashpee. OLD BUSINESS: Update Qn TAP Grant: Mrs. Botsford reported that she and Laura Shufelt will meet orae more before the Town Meeting to prepare for any questions. If it is noted to transfer the land to the housing authority, vire will then meed to proceed with exploring ing funding sources.