Marion, Massachusetts

1/12/10


	TOWN OF MARION AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST MULTI-BOARD WORKSHOP MINUTES January 12, 2010 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ora Mae Torres, Chair Dorothy Burrill Steve Cushing Jon Henry Roger Blanchette ZBA MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Wedge, Chairman Bob Alves Betsy Dunn ALSO PRESENT: Bradford Eames, Board of Assessors Catherine Gibbs, Board of Assessors Norm Hills, Chairman, Conservation Commission Sherman Briggs, Conservation Commission Lincoln Miller, Police Chief Thomas Joyce, Fire Chief Jeff Habicht, EMS Director Michael Cormier, Harbormaster Richard Marx, Building Commissioner Albin Johnson, Board of Health Ray Pickles, Town Clerk MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Grady ALSO PRESENT: See attached list Commencement – Mrs. Torres called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Approval of Minutes Moved by Mr. Blanchette and seconded by Mr. Henry to approve the meeting minutes of December 8, 2009 as written. VOTE: 5-0-0 Mrs. Torres noted the governor announced that the Town of Marion received the funding for LNV and that construction would start early spring. Mrs. Torres announced that Reg Foster resigned from the trust and we wish him well. She also noted that the Trust is seeking new members and all applications are welcome. Mrs. Torres introduced the MAHT consultant, Karen Sunnarborg who presented a power point presentation draft Housing Needs Assessment to the town. During the discussion the following issues were addressed: Define Affordable Housing regarding financial needs Rents - calculation Strategies Zoning districts and geographic areas Analysis of recently owned properties – there is an inventory Marion should partner with developers that have strong track record Sober houses or special need housing Continuum of care – look for opportunities Identifying sites in Marion Motion to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Grace Hatch, Assistant MAHT Attendees: Ricky Pursley Tom Shire Michael Botelho Joseph Keough Helen Westergard Stu Richardson Gwen Breault Jay Simmons – 14 Oxford St., Fairhaven Suzy Peterson Eunice Manduca Charles Smith Andrea Keene Henry Keene Hamish Gravem John Howard Carol Sanz Jack & Sandy Beck Joe Duggan