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Minutes of the May 9, 2019 Meeting
Members Present : Lisa Forhan, Steve Seaver, Diane Pansire, Ralph Marotti, Sarah Robinson,
Ned Chatelain, Vanessa Greene
Guests Present : Jill Scalise (Housing Coordinator)
1 . Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6 : 01 .
2 . Minutes : The minutes were approved as submitted .
3 . "Big Fix" Huckleberry Lane : Diane discussed a potential volunteer opportunity at
Huckleberry Lane where Partnership members could perform yard work and light
maintenance for residents . The group discussed dates choosing September 28129 as their
first choice and October 26127 as its second choice . The group also discussed potential
names including "Little Fix", "Big Fix", "Local Fix", and "Neighbors Helping
Neighbors" .
4 . Eastward Companies Proposed 40B Letter for Select Board : Vanessa presented a
letter drafted in support of the proposed 40B project addressed to the Select Board. The
Partnership reviewed and agreed it captured the points noted in the last meeting and no
changes were suggested.
5 . Community Housing Forum & Housing Fair: Till Scalise discussed the upcoming
Community Housing Forum & Housing Fair noting that a speaker was needed from the
Partnership. Lisa volunteered to attend and provide a brief summary of the work of the
Housing Partnership . Ned suggested reaching out to two other organizations in Dennis
who may be interested in participating.
6 . Updates from Housing Coordinator: Jill Scalise shared information on a Lower Cape
Housing Peer Group (June 13 3 - 5) and CDP Community Engagement training (June 18
5 -7) . Jill noted that a home on White Rock will be open to a lottery with applications due
May 31 . She reported that Habitat homes were recently added to the Subsidized Housing
Inventory. The Town is now at 6 . 25% . Requirements for certificate of compliance safe
harbor were discussed. Ned inquired about the status of the pre-feasability study for
Millstone parcel, which the Town hopes to receive shortly. The Housing Trust is hoping
to bring in a Community Engagement consultant to assist in the process . Updates on
surrounding town ' s ADU by-laws was discussed as well as ideas for community
engagement.
7 . Items not reasonably anticipated by the Chair: The group noted that next month the
annual discussion on reorganization should be on the agenda. Ralph inquired about the
July 11 joint meeting with the Housing Trust in which the MCI program will be
discussed. Lisa will coordinate with Ben DeRuyter, Chair of the Housing Trust, on
additional agenda items .
Meeting adjourned . Next meeting June 13 , 2014 6 : 28 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Vanessa L . Greene