AGENDA
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011
Convene Meeting: 6:00 p.m. – Conference Room #1 – Mashpee Town Hall
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS
- Public Comment
- Leila Botsford – Mashpee Housing Authority/Adrienne Danner – Housing Assistance Corporation
Update on Breezy Acres Expansion Project
- James Perrine – The Community Builders/Mashpee Village Restoration Project
COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
- Approval of Invoice(s) for Payment
NEW BUSINESS
LIAISION ASSIGNMENTS
- Designate Liaisons for Projects Approved at the October 2011 Town Meeting
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
6:00 p.m. – Mashpee Town Hall
Conference Room #2
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
December 13, 2011
Present: Richard Halpern, Tom O’Hara, Ralph Shaw, Evelyn Buschenfeldt,
Frank Lord, Burt Kaplan
Absent: Diane Rommelmeyer, Ed Larkin, Mary Waygan
Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Halpern at 6:02 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room #1
MINUTES:
Tuesday, October 4, 2011:
Motion made by Mrs. Buschenfeldt to approve the minutes of Tuesday, October 4, 2011 as presented.
Motion seconded by Mr. Lord.
VOTE: Unanimous. 6-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. O’Hara, yes
Mr. Shaw, yes Mrs. Buschenfeldt, yes
Mr. Lord, yes Mr. Kaplan, yes
Opposed, none
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Public Comment: None at this time.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
December 13, 2011
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Leila Botsford/Adrienne Danner – Update on Breezy Acres Expansion Project:
Leila Botsford, Executive Director of the Mashpee Housing Authority was in attendance with Adrienne Danner, the Project Manager Housing Development Department of the Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) to discuss the Breezy Acres Expansion project with members of the Community Preservation Committee.
The Breezy Acres complex located at 570 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee presently consists of three duplexes, a total of six units of affordable rental family housing managed by the Mashpee Housing Authority.
The Community Preservation Committee in May of 2007 and in October of 2007 contributed $450,000 in CPA funding to allow the Housing Authority to move forward with the creation of ten new units of affordable rental family housing in perpetuity at the subject site location.
Ms. Danner, HAC Project Manager was pleased to announce that a funding commitment letter from the Development of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the State Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) fund was recently obtained. Both Ms. Danner and Mrs. Botsford expressed appreciation to the Community Preservation Committee for the CPA award which helped to leverage funding in a highly competitive process.
It was noted that Mashpee was the only town on the Cape to receive DHCD and MA Housing Partnership funding during this past round. State-wide, there were 72 applications, a total of 32 were funded. Ninety-two applications were noted to be submitted in the last round. Ms. Danner indicated that with CPA funding and community support, the pre-development documents were prepared and in order for approval. The ground-breaking of the expansion project is anticipated to commence on May 1, 2012.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
December 13, 2011
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
Leila Botsford/Adrienne Danner – Update on Breezy Acres Expansion Project:
It was also disclosed the Breezy Acres affordable housing development is expected to connect to the wastewater treatment plant located on the adjacent property on which the Mashpee High School operates. The Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Agreement has been executed by applicable parties. The Agreement is a noted win-win for all parties.
When discussing the wastewater treatment system, it was referenced the septic design was prepared by Horsley & Witten, a Sandwich engineering firm, and reviewed by the Town’s Engineer Charles Rowley and also approved by Town Counsel to form. It was noted that a member of the Town’s Sewer Commission is interested in giving input into the wastewater collection system, and there may be HUD requirements regarding due diligence for the project. It was agreed this matter would be further reviewed by the HAC in conjunction with the MHA.
It was explained Mashpee residents are given preference for housing and the need is greater than the ten units to be provided as there is a long wait list. The average wait is 5-6 years. Due to the large wait list, the one bedroom non-elderly list has been closed. There is also a wait list for two and three bedroom family housing, with 199 currently on the list. The Asher’s Path elderly housing offsets some of the needs for senior housing. And, to date 57 are on the list for housing at Breezy Acres.
Next month, the Mashpee Housing Authority will be before the Community Preservation Committee to review their application for the proposed Mashpee Housing Assistance Program, a local voucher program which would help Mashpee residents with needs such as short-term housing assistance, one-time rental assistance and one-time emergency assistance.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
December 13, 2011
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
James Perrine – The Community Builders – Mashpee Village Restoration Project:
James Perrine, Senior Project Manager of The Community Builders was in attendance to discuss Phase 2 renovations proposed for the Mashpee Village restoration project.
The sum of $75,000 is requested in CPA funding for the final rehabilitation phase associated to the Mashpee Village apartments. Mashpee Village built in 1974 was noted to be the Cape’s largest affordable housing development, 145 units serving low and moderate income families.
In 2007, the Town of Mashpee through its Community Preservation Committee awarded $90,535 to The Community Builders for Phase I renovations. As a result, the curb appeal has improved dramatically. John Economos, the Senior Property Manager of Mashpee Village is a part of the new change and there has also been a large effort in residential and youth services in the Mashpee Village community to preserve it as safe environment with decent housing.
CPA funding from the Town of Mashpee would facilitate a state resource commitment including federal low income housing tax credits, to enable The Community Builders to raise private equity to complete the renovation project.
The Community Preservation Committee made note of communication received from the Mashpee Affordable Housing Committee dated October 26, 2011 in support of this project.
Work planned in Phase II will address major capital needs which includes new roofs, kitchen and bath upgrades and a waste water treatment plant to replace the failed septic system. Current DEP regulations do not permit the installation of septic systems for a property this large. Presently, the existing systems are being pumped as needed. Some systems are pumped 4 times per year.
Preliminary estimates for a new and on-site wastewater treatment system bring forth a projected sewering cost of $2.8 million.
Discussion followed with regards to the sewage treatment facility at the Mashpee High School and at the neighboring property, the Southport Condominiums.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
December 13, 2011
APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS:
James Perrine – The Community Builders – Mashpee Village Restoration Project:
Mr. Perrine indicated that preliminary discussions have been held with Ron Bonvie, the Southport Community developer. The wastewater treatment facility at Southport is able to hand the volume of Mashpee Village and there would be a considerable cost savings for Mashpee Village, approximately $1 million to tie into the existing plant. Mr. Perrine noted the proposal is subject to a few issues, such as an inspection of the Southport treatment facility and review of the system’s functional life expectancy in addition to operational costs. It was noted that possibly in the future, an assisted living facility considered for development would have the capability to tie-into the wastewater treatment facility as well.
In considering wastewater treatment alternatives, the Mashpee High School was reviewed as a potential location. Presently, the MHS does not have the capacity for the Mashpee Village although costs may be less if the high school plant were expanded. It was noted the effluent lies under the playing fields and the use of two pipes, one in and one out for flow were given strong consideration. Mr. Perrine agreed to further review the matter of wastewater in an effort to relieve the cost constraints associated to the project development.
When discussing the $20 million dollar budget, Mr. Perrine explained the project did not receive state funding during the first round, and the 9% in federal tax credits for renovations previously received have been reduced to 4%. This reduces the amount of private equity TCB is able to raise. The commitment of CPA funds from the Town of Mashpee will help to leverage funds for state financial support during the next round of funding. Mr. Perrine indicated the Mashpee Village project is in a strong position to receive state funding. The application is intended to be re-submitted to the state on January 26, 2012.
Mr. Perrine disclosed the TCB has received a weatherization grant from the state for insulation and highly efficient boilers for 110 apartments. The $500,000 grant is federal stimulus monies to assist affordable housing by reducing energy consumption. Mr. Perrine explained that this grant will help to offset costs associated to the reduction in federal tax credits, and with the potential to tie into a neighboring wastewater treatment facility further reductions could be realized.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
December 13, 2011
James Perrine – The Community Builders – Mashpee Village Restoration Project:
When discussing funding initiatives, Mr. Perrine indicated that state and local affordable housing trusts have contributed to many of TCB’s building projects, especially those communities who have not adopted the CPA Act. In the Town of Mashpee, TCB has met with the Affordable Housing Committee on two occasions to discuss the project and potential for AHT funding.
August 17, 2007: Mitigation funds for affordable housing on deposit with the Cape Cod Commission are required to be used in connection with the creation of new/additional affordable housing in Mashpee.
There was a question with respect to the use of CPA funds for the Mashpee Village project. It was noted that CPA funds cannot be used for maintenance. The CPA award in 2007 for the Mashpee Village affordable housing development was used for the sole purpose of recapitalization. Clarification as follows;
August 14, 2007: CPC Minutes: Communication with Kathy Roth of the CPA Coalition, State hotline has given the opinion the Mashpee Village recapitalization project is not considered maintenance. And recent consultation with the Housing Coordinator for the Cape Cod Commission has confirmed and agreed the Mashpee Village project is not considered maintenance. A legal opinion was also obtained from the TCB in-house counsel dated August 23, 2007 in support of the eligibility of the work for funding under the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act.
It was agreed the Community Preservation Committee at their January 3, 2012 meeting would deliberate on all projects considered at the May 2012 Town Meeting.
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
December 13, 2011
OLD BUSINESS:
Approval of Invoices for Payment:
Members of the CPC Committee reviewed the invoices received from Town Counsel with respect to the conveyance of the Mills Lands to the Town of Barnstable and for legal research regarding the use of CPC funds for the Santuit Pond preservation project.
Motion made by Mrs. Buschenfeldt to approve the invoices received from Town Counsel in the amount of $120, $150 and $90, a total of $360 for professional services related to the conveyance of the Mills Land to the Town of Barnstable.
Motion seconded by Mr. Shaw.
VOTE: Unanimous. 6-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. O’Hara, yes
Mr. Shaw, yes Mrs. Buschenfeldt, yes
Mr. Lord, yes Mr. Kaplan, yes
Opposed, none
It was agreed the invoice received from Town Counsel in the amount of $420 dated September 12, 2011 relative to the use of CPC funds for the Santuit Pond preservation project would be held for additional clarification.
LIAISION ASSIGNMENTS:
Designate Liaisons for Projects Approved at the October 2011 Town Meeting:
The liaisons for the projects approved at the October 2011 Town Meeting are as follows;
Santuit Pond Preservation Project: Evelyn Buschenfeldt, Ralph Shaw
Pickerel Cove Recreation Area: Evelyn Buschenfeldt, Ralph Shaw
Community Preservation Committee
Minutes
December 13, 2011
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING:
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
6:00 p.m. – Conference Room #2
Agenda topics;
Mashpee Housing Authority
Habitat for Humanity
Deliberations
Adjournment:
Motion made by Mr. Kaplan to adjourn at 7:36 p.m.
Motion seconded by Mr. Lord.
VOTE: Unanimous. 6-0.
Roll Call Vote:
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Halpern, yes Mr. O’Hara, yes
Mr. Shaw, yes Mrs. Buschenfeldt, yes
Mr. Lord, yes Mr. Kaplan, yes
Opposed, none
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Soares
Community Preservation Committee
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