DRAFT EASTHAM AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
MEETING MINUTES
Small Meeting Room
July 15, 2015
Members Present: Eileen Morgan, Peter Wade, Bill Burt
Members Absent: Jim McMakin, John Knight
Staff Present: Paul Lagg, Town Planner
Meeting was called to order at 11:45 by Chair, Eileen Morgan
Reorganization of the Trust
After a brief discussion, Peter Wade made a motion to have Eileen Morgan remain the Chairman of the Trust, and Bill Burt to be the clerk, seconded by Bill Burt.
Motion passed 3-0.
Approval of Minutes of the June 17, 2015 Meeting
Minutes will be reviewed at the August meeting, as both John Knight and Jim McMakin were not present.
Discussion with Neal Lydon, Development Director – Volunteers of America (VoA)
Mr. Lydon presented Trust members with handout materials that describe the activities of the VoA, and described several development projects within MA. He told Trust members that a recent marketing survey done by his office showed the need for both workforce and senior housing on Cape Cod. He offered to forward information from the survey to the Trust at a future date. He went to tell Trust members that the VoA would be very interested in working with the Town of Eastham to develop some Senior Housing on Town owned land. A number of questions were raised by Trust members. Some of these included: Source of Funding for the VoA? Funding comes largely through the Federal Government in the form of grants. The VoA also works closely with the private sector, like Home
Depot. How many units would be the minimum to make a Senior Housing Project feasible? VoA would be interested in a project of 40+ units. Who would qualify? Those within the 60%-80% median income would qualify in a mixed project.
There was further discussion, and Mr. Lydon told Paul Lagg he would forward him information on financial/funding scenarios. He thanked the Trust for having him, and noted the VoA would look forward to responding to any request the Town may have regarding the development of affordable senior housing,
Monthly Report – P. Lagg
Paul updated Trust members on a number of items: Financial Reporting of the CDP: this has been resolved to quarterly reports, which will result in a small savings to the Trust.
CDP contracts: Jay Coburn is proposing to draft a contract that will cover all six properties. This will streamline paper work and reduce confusion. T-Time Property: Town Staff (Planning, Building, Health, Police, Fire and DPW) met with developers from Stratford Capital Group, which desires to work with the town to develop affordable rental units on the former T-Time Property. The developers will come back with revised concept plans after receiving input from staff members on issues surrounding use of the property. CDBG Grant: Waiting on announcement of awards. Low Community need score may make it unlikely Eastham/Harwich application will be funded.
Rental Assistance Program: Request for Quotes was issued in June. Only two organizations responded, both of which managed the previous program. Quotes were approved and contracts will be updated. HECH – Program Admin. Management: $21,600 ($600 x 12 households x 3years)
Homeless Prevention Council: Case Management: $21,600 ($600 x 12 households x 3 years)
These are the same amounts as the previous program.
Other Business
Chair, Eileen Morgan reviewed the mail received by the Trust, which included: a letter from the Board of Selectmen announcing the FY 2016 CPA awards… a letter from the MA DHCD indicating approval of the application for Local Initiative Program Local Action Unit for 2 Rabbit Run in Eastham…an Affordable Lottery Ready Renter List Announcement for the Town of Yarmouth…and an adjusted snow plowing bill of $124.for the Brackett Landing Properties. Paul Lagg will check on the proper payment process for this, and the Trust will act on the bill at next meeting.
Peter Wade made a motion to adjourn, Bill Burt seconded.
Motion passed 3-0
Meeting was adjourned at 1:20pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bill Burt
Next Meeting: August 19 @ noon
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