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Minutes of the August 27 , 2020 Meeting
Members Present Remotely : Ralph Marotti , Lisa Forhan, Steve Seaver, Diane Pansire , Vanessa
Greene
Guests Present : Jill Scalise, Donna Kalinick, Faythe Ellis (left after CPC agenda item) , Elevation
Financial Group represented by Diane Pisciotta, Stuart Heaton, Ben Friedman (left after the
Elevation Financial Group agenda item) , Beth Wade (left after Habitat LIP agenda item) .
1 . Call to Order : Meeting called to order via Zoom at 6 : 30 pm .
2 . Approve minutes of previous meeting : Minutes of the 7/30/20 meeting were
presented and approved .
3 . CPC : Faythe Ellis , Chair of the CPC Committee , provided an overview of the
process for CPC applications related to housing initiatives . Funding requests are
currently reviewed by a CPC housing subcommittee consisting of 4 CPC members
and one citizen member the end result being that housing projects are reviewed by
a smaller group than other types of applications . The CPC is inquiring if the
Housing Partnership would be willing to perform an initial review on these requests
in place of the housing subcommittee to make a recommendation to the CPC
regarding funding, dollar amount, and any conditions . Donna Kalinick noted that
this used to be a function of the Housing Partnership and provided examples of
recent applications . The Housing Partnership voted to accept housing project
review responsibilities if the CPC votes to change its application process .
4 . Presentation by Elevation Financial Group re : Wingate property : Stuart a
Heaton presented on a proposed project at the former Wingate property for senior
rental housing . He provided an overview of the company and its mission, attributes
of the current property, and their plan for the creation of affordable senior housing . 1
They believe that the building can be converted with very limited exterior
modification to create 134 single units . Stuart answered questions from Housing
Partnership members and Town representatives . {
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The Housing Partnership voted to authorize Vanessa Greene , as Clerk, to draft a
broad letter of support to the Zoning Board of Appeals citing the need in the
Housing Production Plan and the importance of designating 20% of the units as
affordable .
5 . Update on Habitat LIP Letter of Support : The Housing Partnership voted to
approve the revised letter of support to the Select Board for the Habitat for
Humanity Local Initiative Project . Donna Kalinick noted that the letter did not
specifically address support of Veteran ' s preference and Beth Wade added that
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addition may be helpful . The Partnership voted to add a statement specifically in
support of Veterans ' preference to the letter for clarity .
6 . Vacancy — Housing Partnership : Ralph noted that he had received an application
for the Housing Partnership vacancy and would be speaking with Cindy' Bingham ,
7 . Housing Coordinator Report : Jill Scalise highlighted the multipronged approach
the Town is taking in addressing housing needs . She informed the Partnership of a
40B project in Dennis which will be holding a lottery for 7 units . She provided an
update on the Housing Trust ' s rental assistance program, which will administered
by Housing Assistance Corporation, the Brewster Woods project, and updates to
work being done on the Bank ' s Subsidized Housing Inventory .
8 . Meeting adjourned . The meeting was adjourned at 7 : 45 .
Respectfully submitted ,
Ralph Marotti
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