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12 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> December 7, 2020 <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Discussion and Approval of Authorization for the Town Manager to Solicit Quotes, and to Negotiate and <br /> Execute a Memorandum of Understanding or other Agreement Relative to Prospective Administration of <br /> The Mashpee Housing Assistance Program Il: (continued) <br /> A brief discussion followed with respect to available funds. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to authorize the Town Manager on behalf of the Municipal Affordable <br /> Housing Trust to solicit proposals for the provisions of service related to the Mashpee Housing Assistance <br /> Program II for the benefit of Mashpee residents offering short term rental assistance, mortgage assistance <br /> for short term and to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for Calendar Year 2021 for an amount <br /> not to exceed $75,000 (total value of contract). <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 7-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Mr. Isbitz,yes <br /> Mr. Richardson,yes Opposed, none <br /> With regards to the Community Preservation Committee appropriation of$110,000 per year for the Housing <br /> Assistance Program II over the three year term, it was reaffirmed the monies are transferred to the Municipal <br /> Affordable Housing Trust under the care and custody of the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust as per the <br /> May 2019 Town Meeting vote of approval. Monies are thus controlled by the Trust for Affordable Housing <br /> purposes, and are permissible for use by an additional entity for the administration of the available funds. <br /> With the continuation of the Housing Assistance Program II administered by a new agency,the Municipal <br /> Affordable Housing Trust will re-evaluate the demand of the program in the future and secure additional funds <br /> if necessary. At this time, assistance will not be provided for those receiving subsidized housing. <br /> Adjournment of Affordable Housing Trust <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adjourn the Affordable Trust meeting at 8:11 p.m. <br /> Motion seconded by Mr. Isbitz. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 7-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Mr. Isbitz, abstained <br /> Mr. Richardson,yes Opposed, none <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Kathleen M. Soares <br /> AHT Secretary <br />