Judge Welsh Hearing Room
Members Present: A.J.
Alon, Elaine Anderson, Joe Carleo, Catherine Reno Brouillet, Molly Perdue, and
William Dougal (arrived
Members absent: none
Staff: David Gardner and
Amy Lawson
The meeting was called to
order at
Meeting Agenda
Review and approval of Minutes
Several changes were made to
the minutes from the January 28th meeting. Clarifications were made,
several conversational sections were struck, and incorrect salary information
was removed.
Motion: Approve the minutes of
the January 28th meeting.
Motion: Elaine Seconded: A.J.
Alon Abstained: Molly and Cathy
Vote: 4-0-2
Housing Specialist’s update
on recent activities
Amy presented the technical manual. The council agreed that they would each like a manual with a copy of the rules surrounding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund added.
She distributed the new
Amy presented the update on income designations for the three
vacant units.
Amy distributed a new draft of
the community outreach brochure that will provide information about town
sponsored programs to encourage affordable housing production. Amy also updated the members on the status of
the existing TAP grant. The funds for
this grant have not been drawn down. Amy
will seek invoicing from the previous consultant to ensure that the funds are
utilized prior to applying for another TAP grant for the upcoming year. As a
part of this discussion, Bill Dougal asked for a calculation of how the town is
progressing in relation to the 10% + 100 affordable housing goal.
Presentation by Ted Malone
regarding 19 & 35 Race Point Road and 83 Shank Painter Road
AJ recused himself.
Ted discussed the
15
one-bedroom rental units of varying sizes.
100% affordable to individuals
at or below 60% of the
Units will range in size from
225 and 375 square feet
Approximate rents will range
from $600+to $700+ per month.
Units will be available to
individuals with mobile rental assistance vouchers
Ted stressed
that his renovations will provide an upgrade in terms of space and amenities,
and his reuse of the building falls in line with local goals.
Funding for the project will
come from a variety of sources including $100,000 from the county, $600,000 tax
credit investment, 1.2 million from the
Joe Carleo asked if the PCHC
could get an accounting of the AHTF as well as any rules, guidelines and laws
that govern the use of these funds.
Bill Dougal wanted to be sure
that there is a noted community need for one bedroom units, and that new
housing developments address the actual needs of those seeking affordable
housing. He also asked about use of basement (will be used for commercial
storage), laundry facilities (located across the street), and maximum occupants
per unit (probably one).
Bill Dougal asked if there could be a way
that employers can be notified about upcoming affordable housing vacancies
through the business guild or chamber of commerce.
Ted asked for the committee’s
support in moving forward with the project.
The committee agreed that they
would like a detailed account of how this project will meet the housing needs
of the community and how tenants will be selected. Furthermore, the council
would like more information on Ted’s marketing plan.
Ted distributed a new packet
of information with recent changes and updates and transitioned into the
Because of the size and scope
of the
Because the project is under
review by the
Ted will present plans for the
The meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Amy
Lawson
Amy B. Lawson
Approved by
_____________________________ on ____________, 2008.
Joe Carleo, Chair