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4 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> December 21, 2020 <br /> CONVENE JOINT MEETING WITH THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST <br /> Discussion and Approval of Mashpee Housing Assistance Program II Proposal: Town Manager Rodney <br /> Collins: (continued) <br /> Mr. Isbitz recommended the proposal be modified to include specific provisions such as monetary <br /> limitations and time frames that should be equal to a renter or homeowner. The matter of confidentiality, <br /> and performance criteria for evaluation of this program was discussed. It was agreed that specific <br /> recommendations would be directed to the Town Manager and the program at this time is a working plan <br /> subject to modification. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to vote to authorize the Human Services Department to <br /> implement a Housing Assistance Program as outlined in Draft H of the Housing Assistance Proposal <br /> with an initial authorization not to exceed $75,000, and further, the Trust establishes the program <br /> grant details and eligibility parameters and authorizes the Human Services Department to refine <br /> and modify implementation procedures consistent with the limits of the parameters to assure fair, <br /> timely and efficient implementation of the program. And further, it is required the program adhere <br /> to the reporting that was expected of the Mashpee Housing Authority to inform the Affordable <br /> Housing Trust of the program within the limits of confidentiality. <br /> Motion seconded by Mr. Richardson. <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 <br /> Mr. Richardson,yes Mr. Isbitz,yes Opposed, none <br /> It was disclosed the Housing Assistance Program is now operating under the limits of <br /> Community Preservation Act funding. It was agreed the Human Services Director would notify the <br /> Affordable Housing Trust of funding that may be required for Town Meeting appropriation at the May <br /> 2021 Town Meeting. Additional monies may also be available from other sources. <br /> ADJOURNMENT OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST <br /> Motion made by Mr. Richardson to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. <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. Richardson,yes <br /> Mr. Isbitz,yes Opposed, none <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Kathleen M. Soares <br /> AHT Secretary <br />