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Mr. Lehrer was in contact with the Town Manager who reported that the citizen petitioner was expected to remove the Warrant Articles at Town Meeting because she had received a market offer on her property, with the deed restriction. The Articles would, however, remain on the Warrant. Mr. Lehrer expressed his concern regarding the implications of the Articles. Mr. Lehrer indicated that the Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee, Allan Isbitz,was present to address the implications, should the issue come up again. Mr. Isbitz was in agreement with Mr. Lehrer and stated that the Article would have set a terrible precedent,possibly resulting in a loss of all moderate income units at Main Street Village. The sale of the property showed that the restriction was workable, although the homeowners went through a difficult time understanding how to carry out the sale process. There was perception that there was not a need for the moderate income program because the Housing Assistance Corporation had no active list, but it was questioned whether HAC needed help to better market available units and support the marketing effort. The Chair suggested developing a fund with CPC funding,to pay the MLS fee, which would quickly identify an affordable buyer and would assist in the development of a list. Mr. Isbitz noted that the formula was cumbersome and not workable in the current market, adding that there was no longer a moderate income formula at Mass Housing. Mr. Isbitz suggested reviewing the programs, addressing the problems and working to preserve the existing four units at Main Street Village. MOTION: Mr.Balzarini made a motion to approve Article 18 and 19, as written,to Town Meeting. Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. Mr. Lehrer clarified that to approve the Articles, would remove the deed restriction, not the preservation of it. The petitioner had been invited to attend tonight's meeting. MOTION: Mr.Balzarini made a motion to close the Public Hearing for Warrant Article 18 and Warrant Article 19 as written to Town Meeting. Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. MOTION: Mr.Balzarini made a motion to recommend approval of Article 18 and approval of Article 19. Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. 2 yes, i no It was stated that the Board did not support the Articles. MOTION: Mr.Balzarini made a motion to rescind his motion that he made for Article 18 and Article 19. Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. The Chair stated that Chapter 40B allowed for the developer to build with greater density to provide affordable units. In addition, it was the Chair's opinion that requests of funding from the Town should not be by petition article, but instead, should go through proper funding sources. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to not recommend Article 18 and Article 19 to Town Meeting. Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Approval Not Required Plan(ANR) Applicant: Shane M. Mallon,P.L. S., 78 North St.,31.Floor,Hyannis,MA 42601 6