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M Mashpee Select Board Minutes January 8, 2024 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Comment: Ken Debrowski Great Field Landing offered comment on the MA Senior Circuit Breaker tax credit which is available to the over 65 population. This is a refundable credit that is reported on a tax return. The credit also applicable to senior citizens who rent. Lynne Barbee, a resident of Surf Drive indicated she has reviewed the proposed JBCC Master Plan by the Cape Cod Commission and is concerned the draft document does not convey environmental impacts. This factor should be included in all comments. The Town of Mashpee is used as an example with minute reference to sewering, and no environmental impacts. Ms. Barbee also commented favorably on the Housing Production Plan. Colton Atkinson of Algonquin Road stated that it is a good balance to meet our affordable housing needs. It is also essential to review the impacts to the environment to eliminate the need to remove unnecessary trees. Convene Joint Meeting,Wwith the wPlanning Board: The Planning Board meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Faulkner at 6:44 p.m. Karen Faulkner, Mary Waygan, Dale Oakley and Dennis Balzarini were in attendance. Discussion andPossibleAction of the Draft Housing Production Evan Lehrer Town Planner/Community Development Director was present to further review the draft Housing Production Plan (HPP) with the Select Board and Planning Board in moving forward. The Planning Board has discussed the zoning strategies in detail since its last meeting. Proposed amendments to the HPP document were identified in a memorandum from Mr. Lehrer to the Select Board dated January 4, 2024. Mr. Lehrer indicated the memo is self-explanatory, and the changes are relatively simple, and consistent with the survey and the engagement work. Most of the focus of discussion involved specific regulation and guidelines strategies and amendments thereof associated to Zoning for Housing Choice and Planning & Collaboration. Mr. Lehrer indicated he is confident the strategies are consistent and would address the housing needs for the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) as restricted and for the strategies of income earning households that exceed the HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI).