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Home My Public Portal AboutCPC Packet 072821Town of Brewster Community Preservation Committee 2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631 cpcmeeting@brewster-ma.gov (508) 896-3701 MEETING AGENDA July 28, 2021 at 4:00 PM (Remote Participation Only) This meeting will be conducted by remote participation pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021. No in-person meeting attendance will be permitted. If the Town is unable to live broadcast this meeting, a record of the proceedings will be provided on the Town website as soon as possible. The meeting may be viewed by: Live broadcast (Brewster Government TV Channel 18), Livestream (livestream.brewster-ma.gov), or Video recording (tv.brewster-ma.gov). 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Community Preservation Committee Faythe Ellis Chair Sharon Marotti Vice Chair Elizabeth Taylor Clerk Roland Bassett Jr. Barbara Burgo Bruce Evans Peggy Jablonski Sarah Robinson Paul Ruchinskas CPC Assistant Beth Devine 1.Call to order 2.Declaration of a quorum 3.Meeting Participation statement 4.FY22 Committee roster updated 5.Financial update 6.Discussion and possible vote on completeness, timeliness and CPA eligibility for funding applications submitted by July 1, 2021 7.Discussion about Community Preservation Committee input for Select Board FY22 strategic goals and initiatives. 8.Update on 5 Year Community Preservation Plan consultant process 9.Approval of minutes from 7/14/21 10.Save the date – 9/14/21 training session regarding best practices and the latest developments in public records, open meeting, and conflict of interest laws. 11.Project updates 12.Announcements 13.Items the chair could not anticipate 14.August meetings: 8/11 and 8/25/21 at 4 PM 15.Motion to Adjourn Date Posted: Date Revised: 7/26/21 07/27/21 rev. COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE- FY 2022 Cindy Bingham- Select Board Liaison cbingham@brewster-ma.gov Beth Devine – Committee Assistant bdevine@brewster-ma.gov Name/Address Contact Info Represents Term Expires Faythe Ellis, Chair 95 Rocky Hill Road Brewster, MA 02631 E H C Faythe.Ellis@outlook.com 508-896-9937 508-680-6487 Historical Commission Delegate 2022 Sharon Marotti, Vice-Chair/Treasurer 61 Paddock Way Brewster, MA 02631 E H sharonmarotti@gmail.com 508-896-6812 Citizen Representative 2022 Elizabeth Taylor, Clerk P.O. Box 1774 Brewster, MA 02631 E W C etaylor@brewster-ma.gov 508-896-3701 EXT 1149 774-216-1659 Planning Board Delegate 2023 Roland Bassett, Jr. 10 Bassett Lane Brewster, MA 02631 H W 508-896-5615 508-896-3701 x 1127 Recreation Commission Delegate 2022 Paul Ruchinskas 10 Bog Pond Road Brewster, MA 02631 E H C pjruch@comcast.net 508-896-5671 508-246-7341 Citizen Representative 2024 Sarah E. Robinson 230 Holly Ave Brewster, MA 02631 E C W robinsonfinancialsolutions@ comcast.net 508-237-4800 508-240-1056 Citizen Representative 2024 Bruce Evans 69 Nanumet Drive Brewster, MA 02631 E H nanumetbruce@gmail.com 508-896-9045 Conservation Commission Delegate 2022 Barbara Burgo 141 Brewster Rd., Apt. 201 Brewster, MA 02631 E P C bjburgo19@gmail.com 508-930-5981 774-216-1659 Housing Authority Delegate 2022 Peggy Jablonski 107 Crescent Lane Brewster, MA 02631 E H pegjab@gmail.com 919-923-6034 Citizen Representative 2024 FY21 End of Fiscal Year Reconciliation Reserve for Continuing Appropriation (now one account): Current Balance 1,881,900.84 Reverse FY20 Entry (1,881,900.84) Reset for FY21 1,798,074.82 New Balance at 6.30.21 1,798,074.80 Open Space Donations Current balance 200.00 Close out to undesignated (200.00) New balance at 6.30.21 - Open Space Reserve Current Balance 377,060.00 + Revenue true-up 137,107.96 + Transfer from Water Fund 70,000.00 + Close out Windfrift Legal Exp 12,806.00 + Close out Debt Interest 0.82 New Balance at 6.30.21 596,974.78 Historic Reserve Current Balance 450,248.90 + Revenue true-up 27,421.19 + Close out Steeple project 50,000.00 New Balance 6.30.21 527,670.09 Housing Reserve Current Balance 87,860.90 + Revenue true-up 27,421.19 + Close out Housing wages 1,488.44 + close out Project Forward Legal exp 4,034.00 New Balance 6.30.21 120,804.53 Budgeted Reserve Current Balance (155,877.00) Adj negative balance to Undesig 155,877.00 Balance at 6.30.21 - Reserve for Expenditure Current Balance 1,575,724.00 Close out to Undesg. - to be reset in FY22 (1,575,724.00) Balance at 6.30.21 - Undesignated Fund Balance (pre-close) Current balance (1,147,433.50) + Total FY21 Revenue 1,828,135.11 + Transfer In from Water 70,000.00 -Water Transfer allocation to OS (70,000.00) - Total FY21 Expenses (1,231,106.91) + Interest not posted yet (June)239.84 + Prior Year Res for Cont Approp 1,881,900.84 - Reset for FY21 Res for Cont Approp (1,798,074.82) + Close out OS Donation Reserve 200.00 - Revenue true up to historic reserve (27,421.19) - Revenue true up to housing reserve (27,421.19) - Revenue true up to Open Space Reserve (137,107.96) -Close out budgeted reserve (155,877.00) - Close out Prior Year Res for Expenditures 1,575,724.00 CPA Undesignated Fund Balance at 6.30.21 761,757.22 FY22 Start of Year Reconciliation Reserve for Continuing Appropriation (now one account): New Balance on 7.1.21 1,798,074.80 Open Space Reserve FY22 Beginning Balance on 7.1.21 596,974.78 + FY22 Budgeted Reveue per town meeting 623,559.00 - FY22 Appropriations (203,683.00) Balance 1,016,850.78 Historic Reserve FY22 Beginning Balance on 7.1.21 527,670.09 + FY22 Budgeted Reveue per town meeting 124,712.00 - FY22 Appropriations (125,000.00) Balance 527,382.09 Housing Reserve FY22 Beginning Balance on 7.1.21 120,804.53 + FY22 Budgeted Reveue per town meeting 124,712.00 - FY22 Appropriations (245,516.53) Balance - Budgeted Reserve FY22 Beginning Balance on 7.1.21 - + FY22 Budgeted Reveue per town meeting 311,779.00 - FY22 Appropriations (185,000.00) Balance 126,779.00 Reserve for Expenditure FY22 Beginning Balance on 7.1.21 - +FY22 Appropriations 934,635.00 Balance 934,635.00 Undesignated Fund Balance CPA Undesignated Fund Balance at 7.1.21 761,757.22 FY22 Anticipated Revenue 1,247,118.00 -FY22 Budgeted Revenue for Historic (124,712.00) -FY22 Budgeted Revenue for Housing (124,712.00) -FY22 Budgeted Revenue for Open Space (623,559.00) -FY22 Budgeted Revenue for Budgeted Reserve (311,779.00) -FY22 Fund balance on Housing Approps (113,079.47) -FY22 Admin Expenses (62,356.00) Balance 648,677.75 Total Fund Balance 3,254,324.62 Community Preservation Committee: FY22 Forecast as of 7/26/2021 1,739,140.61$ 1,084,450.00$ 162,668.00$ 1,247,118.00$ 2,986,258.61 50%10%10% Undesignated Fund Balance Open Space Housing Historical $ 596,974.78 $ 120,804.53 $ 527,670.09 $ - $ 761,757.22 $ 623,559.00 $ 124,712.00 $ 124,712.00 $ 311,779.00 $ 1,247,118.00 $ 1,220,533.78 $ 245,516.53 $ 652,382.09 $ 311,779.00 $ 2,008,875.22 Open Space Housing Historical $ (53,100.00) $ (101,600.00) $ (48,983.00) (62,356.00)$ (185,000.00) (245,516.53) (113,079.47) (125,000.00) ($1,184,762.00) $ (203,683.00) $ (245,516.53) $ (125,000.00) $ (185,000.00) $(1,360,197.47) $ 1,016,850.78 $ - $ 527,382.09 $ 126,779.00 $ 648,677.75 Total net available from all accounts 1,671,011.87$ Adj Balance Windrift (5)81,973.00 Balance included in FY22 Beg Bals (2) State Match revenue is projected at 15%, which is the total which was listed in the Fall TM Warrant. [3] Administrative expenses are limited by law to 5% of the total CPC budget and include primarily payroll costs, legal and other professional expenses, the annual $3,500 Coalition dues. H - Rental Assistance - $150,000 H - Habitat - Red Top Road - 105000 H - Latham $150,000 FY22 Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance as of 07/28/2021 with Adjustments REMAINING OPEN SPACE GRANT FUNDS (4) [1] Balance forwarded estimated from prior year includes all unallocated funds, including unspent amounts from projects and budgeted administrative and professional Adjustment for reserve setasides Fall TM submitted HI - Crosby Mansion repairs - $73,400 H -Updated Housing Production Plan - $25,000 H - CC5 Orleans - $100,000 H -Housing Coordinator - $51096 BBJ Property Bond #1 BBJ Property Bond #2 Bates Property Bond Administration Expense [3] Spring TM approved Rec -Brewster Dog Park H -Dennis Veterans Home - $52,500 HI - Mill Pond Wall FY-22 obligations as of 04/23/2021 FY-21 Estimated total balance forwarded [1]: FY-22 Estimated local tax revenue: FY-22 Estimated State contribution [2]: Total FY-22 Estimated funds available: Budgeted Reserved for CPA FY-21 Actual Unreserved Fund Balance FY-22 Estimated revenue FY-22 Estimated Funds available "30%" BONDS Good afternoon, I hope this email finds you well. The Select Board is holding their annual retreat on August 19. The key takeaway from this session will be an update to our Strategic Plan. This plan is intended to reflect and convey our current organizational goals for the upcoming 2 fiscal years. Together, we have made amazing progress on many fronts this past year (both in terms of the goals identified in this plan and on any number of other projects/initiatives), particularly in light of the fact that we had to contend with a global pandemic. For your reference, I have attached the recently completed Vision Plan status update document. At this time, we are looking for feedback from your board/committee regarding the goals identified in the attached FY21-22 plan. Should any be modified? Should new goals be considered? As we have done in each of the past two years, your collective input will serve to inform the Board’s discussion at their retreat on August 19. Note that we have asked for similar input from Department Heads as well. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience – ideally by Monday August 9 - so that your comments can be incorporated into our supporting materials for the retreat. Thank you for your outstanding work and continued service to the community. Peter Peter Lombardi Town Administrator Town of Brewster 508-896-3701 x. 1128 FY21-22 Select Board Strategic Plan Vision Building Block Goal #Goal Description Higher Priority Timeline Vision Plan FY20-21 SB Plan Primary Responsible Party Other Key Stakeholders Community Character CC-1 Determine policy position on potential changes to Community Preservation Act fund allocation formula X FY21 Community Preservation Committee Select Board; Finance Committee; Open Space Committee; Affordable Housing Trust; Historical Commission; Recreation Commission CC-2 Develop plan to identify/address issues of diversity and inclusion, including potential formation of task force or advisory committee FY21 Select Board & Town Administration Affordable Housing Trust; All Citizens Access Committee; Police Chief CC-3 Engage stakeholders to determine policy position on residential exemption and other potential local tax relief policy options FY21-22 X X Tax Relief Working Group Select Board; Finance Committee; Board of Assessors; Brewster Association of Part-Time Residents CC-4 Continue to implement Age-Friendly Community Action Plan and modify as needed FY21-22 X X Council on Aging Board & Dept Select Board; Town Administration Open Space OS-1 Complete Drummer Boy Park Master Plan Update in coordination with proposed Wing Island boardwalk project X FY21-22 X X Drummer Boy Park Advisory Committee Select Board; Town Administration OS-2 Develop and execute updated plan for Dog Park project (requires future discussion to determine whether to include in Strategic Plan)??X X Dog Park Committee Select Board; Town Administration; Friends of Brewster Dog Park; Community Preservation Committee Housing H-1 Identify Affordable Housing Trust operating/capital needs, develop funding plan, and establish permanent funding mechanism X FY21 X X Affordable Housing Trust & Finance Team Select Board; Finance Committee H-2 Establish housing rehabilitation program and long-term rental assistance program X FY21 X X Affordable Housing Trust Town Administration; Housing Coordinator H-3 Develop affordable housing off Millstone Road X FY21-22 X X Affordable Housing Trust Select Board; Community Preservation Committee; Town Administration; Housing Coordinator Local Economy LE-1 Complete and launch electronic permitting platform, and develop Guide to Doing Business in Brewster to assist residents, contractors, and businesses in navigating local permitting processes FY21-22 X Town Administration IT Director; Building Dept; Health Dept; Planning Dept LE-2 Consider designating Underpass Road as District of Critical Planning Concern with Cape Cod Commission FY22 X X Town Planner Planning Board; Select Board; Town Administration Coastal Management CM-1 Complete gap analysis of local land use regulations along the coastal bank and assess merits of Cape Cod Commission model bylaw FY21 X Town Planner Natural Resources Commission & Dept; Planning Board; Conservation Commission; Board of Health & Dept CM-2 Support new Natural Resources Commission in implementing the Coastal Resource Management Plan and other similar initiatives FY21-22 X Natural Resources Dept Select Board; Town Administration CM-3 Work with MA Department of Conservation and Recreation on Rail Trail extension across Route 6A down to Linnell Landing FY21-22 X X Town Administration Natural Resources Dept; Dept of Public Works; Legislative Delegation; Cape Cod Commission CM-4 Investigate feasibility of new aquaculture program off Wing Island and update related Department of Natural Resources regulations as necessary FY22 X Natural Resources Dept Select Board; Town Administration Water Resources WR-1 Develop clear timeline/plan for moving water quality initiatives forward and determine whether to remain in Cape Cod and Islands Water Quality Protection Fund FY21 X X Water Quality Working Group Select Board WR-2 Identify preferred approach(es) to best address nitrogen and phosphorus mitigation in environmentally sensitive areas FY21-22 X X Water Quality Working Group Board of Health; Conservation Commission; Brewster Ponds Coalition WR-3 Develop and propose stormwater management bylaw (MS4 permit)FY21-22 X X Stormwater Working Group Planning Board; Select Board WR-4 Evaluate vulnerable Water Department utility infrastructure, determine possible improvements/modifications, and implement as possible/applicable FY22 X Water Dept Town Administration 1 FY21-22 Select Board Strategic Plan Vision Building Block Goal #Goal Description Higher Priority Timeline Vision Plan FY20-21 SB Plan Primary Responsible Party Other Key Stakeholders Governance G-1 Present the annual budget in an easily accessible format and provide detailed review of Town's financial status on regular basis X FY21 X X Finance Team Select Board; Finance Committee G-2 Complete design/launch of new, more user friendly Town website and optimize BGTV’s potential as communication tool X FY21 X X Website Working Group Town Administration G-3 Adopt financial policies that are in accordance with 2019 MA Department of Revenue report and best practices, and implement short- and medium-term recommendations of DOR report as applicable X FY21-22 X Finance Team Select Board; Finance Committee G-4 Continue to implement Vision Plan and develop Local Comprehensive Plan that addresses the following key policy issues: 1. Develop a high-level growth policy 2. Identify and evaluate policies / zoning bylaws that recognize and take advantage of potential synergies between affordable housing development and open space preservation 3. Perform a comprehensive review of zoning bylaws, with particular attention to ones that support more housing choice X FY21-22 X X Vision Planning Committee Planning Board; Town Planner; Select Board; Affordable Housing Trust; Open Space Committee G-5 Update Select Board Policy on Board and Committee meetings to improve transparency and provide better access to information FY21 X X Town Administration Select Board; IT Director; BGTV G-6 Identify funding to support creation of new Human Resource Department to focus on the following key initiatives: 1. Implement findings from HR audit 2. Develop succession plans for key staff positions 3. Complete compensation and classification study and related staffing analysis of all union and non-union Town personnel, and implement recommended changes 4. Foster a culture that views residents as customers and Town services as the product - be proactive, transparent, and engaged FY21-22 X Town Administration Select Board G-7 Develop and seek adoption of Town Charter and associated bylaw changes FY21-22 X Charter Committee Select Board; Town Counsel; Boards/Committees & Town Depts G-8 Foster stronger relationships with Nauset School District officials, especially regarding finances FY21-22 Town Administration Select Board; Finance Committee; Nauset Regional School Committee; Brewster School Committee; Nauset School Administration G-9 Actively recruit residents to fill vacancies and provide training/ guidance to volunteers serving on Town Boards and Committees FY21-22 X X Select Board & Town Administration Town Counsel G-10 Determine merits of making longer-term changes to traditional municipal service models – applying lessons learned from pandemic response FY21-22 Town Administration Select Board; Dept Heads 2 FY21-22 Select Board Strategic Plan Vision Building Block Goal #Goal Description Higher Priority Timeline Vision Plan FY20-21 SB Plan Primary Responsible Party Other Key Stakeholders Community Infrastructure CI-1 Complete School Consolidation and Community Center Feasibility Studies via a transparent and engaging public process and work with key stakeholders to determine appropriate next steps X FY21-22 X X Community Center Planning Committee; Nauset School Officials Council on Aging & Dept; Recreation Commission & Dept; Brewster Elementary Schools; Local/Regional Social Service Agencies (Veterans, etc) CI-2 Determine support for the Brewster Ladies Library renovation project FY21 Select Board Brewster Ladies Library Association Board and Dept; Town Administration; Capital Planning Committee; Finance Committee CI-3 Complete comprehensive assessment of Captains Golf operations, finances, and capital needs, and determine feasibility of transitioning to enterprise fund FY21-22 Golf Dept & Finance Team Golf Commission; Select Board; Finance Committee CI-4 Implement 5 Year Green Community Energy Reduction Plan, manage ongoing solar projects with assistance from new Energy Manager, and reduce greenhouse emissions whenever possible FY21-22 Town Administration Select Board; Energy Committee; Facilities Manager CI-5 Complete Hazard Mitigation Plan and seek to implement Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness projects that support climate change adaptation FY21-22 X Town Planner & Town Administration Dept of Public Works; Natural Resources Dept; Water Dept; Fire Dept CI-6 Continue to invest in road infrastructure in the following key areas: 1. Complete design and construction of Millstone Road 2. Develop Complete Streets Prioritization Plan and seek project grant funding 3. Complete update to Pavement Management Plan 4. Develop comprehensive Road Capital Plan & consider merits of seeking 2nd major road bond FY21-22 X X Town Administration & Dept of Public Works Select Board; Capital Planning Committee Pandemic Response & Recovery PR-1 Continue to deliver essential services to residents while reducing risk of coronavirus transmission in all municipal activities, properties, and facilities X FY21-22 Town Administration Select Board; Town Depts PR-2 Communicate effectively with the public, town employees/volunteers, business community, and visitors about town policies/actions related to the pandemic X FY21-22 Town Administration & Health Dept Select Board; Town Depts PR-3 Encourage and facilitate voting by mail for upcoming elections, and implement pandemic safety measures for in-person voting at elections and Town Meeting FY21 Town Administration & Town Clerk Town Depts PR-4 Determine and implement best approach to Board/Committee meetings FY21 Select Board & Town Administration BGTV; Facilities Manager PR-5 Communicate and coordinate local response/recovery efforts with regional partners FY21-22 Town Administration Select Board PR-6 Continue to monitor and support employee wellness FY21-22 Town Administration Select Board; Dept Heads 3 Community Preservation Committee Minutes of July 14, 2021 Page 1 of 4 2198 Main Street Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898 (508) 896-3701 FAX (508) 896-8089 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Virtual Meeting Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 14, 2021 Present: Community Preservation Committee (CPC) - Chair Faythe Ellis, Vice-Chair Sharon Marotti, Clerk Elizabeth Taylor (4:32), Roland Bassett, Bruce Evans, Paul Ruchinskas, Sarah Robinson, Barbara Burgo (4:05) Absent: Peggy Jablonski Also Present: Cynthia Bingham, Select Board Chair Faythe Ellis called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm and announced a quorum. This meeting will be conducted by remote participation pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021. No in-person meeting attendance will be permitted. If the Town is unable to live broadcast this meeting, a record of the proceedings will be provided on the Town website as soon as possible. 1.Review FY22 CPC Membership roster Faythe asked if anyone noticed any updates needed. Top of document - FY2022 Paul is extended to 2024 and has been sworn in Sarah was appointed on Monday at the Select Board Meeting - through 2024 Peggy – Beth to follow-up to confirm – through 2024 Faythe welcomed Sarah Robinson to the Committee. Sarah introduced herself and her background briefly. 2.Acceptance of any funding requests for fall town meeting and referral to Town Counsel for CPA eligibility Faythe asked about the individual applications - if there are any questions for intake purposes. And then how we will handle paper vs. digital. Orleans CC5, request of $100,000 coming to us from the Developer, Pennrose. The project is to refurbish and new construction to create 62 family rental units, including 52 affordable units and 10 middle income workforce rental units in the old CC5 building on West Road in Orleans. o In reading through it, were there any questions or omissions from the application? Sarah asked about Local Preference. Paul said it looked like the Zoning Board of Appeals requested the developer ask for 70% local preference as part of the Comprehensive Permit. One of the things Faythe thinks would be helpful, she sees they applied for CPC Approved: VOTE: Community Preservation Committee Minutes of July 14, 2021 Page 2 of 4 Funding from Eastham ($100K) and Orleans ($2M) and would like to see copies of those grant agreements – to note any conditions, etc. The letters of support were primarily from Orleans and Faythe wonders if there were other letters from other towns. Sharon, Paul, and Barbara felt that would be useful. Rollie wondered if this would be helpful for Brewster’s subsidized housing or not? Faythe said it would not count in our subsidized housing inventory. Motion to accept this funding request and permit Faythe Ellis to refer this to Town Counsel for CPA eligibility. MOVED by Roland Bassett. Seconded by Sharon Marotti. Roll Call Vote: Sharon Marotti – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Barara Burgo – yes, Sarah Robinson – yes, Chair Ellis - yes VOTE 7-yes 0-no Brewster Housing Production Plan Update submitted by the Town Administrator and the Housing Office request for $25,000 to complete an update of the Town’s current Housing Production Plan. o Faythe felt it was quite comprehensive - no further questions. Motion to accept this funding request and permit Faythe Ellis to refer this to Town Counsel for CPA eligibility. MOVED by Roland Bassett. Seconded by Sharon Marotti. Roll Call Vote: Sharon Marotti – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Barara Burgo – yes, Sarah Robinson – yes, Chair Ellis - yes VOTE 7-yes 0-no Strong Start in Adult Living Apartments submitted by Latham Centers request for $150,000 to develop 7 affordable studio apartments for individuals aged 17-22 and a 1-bedroom apartment for live-in staff as part of Latham Centers Strong Start in Adult Living Program. o Faythe said they are waiting for an appraisal and should have it in to the Committee within the week. Faythe said it wasn’t clear to her what the Brewster money would be used for exactly. There needs to be more clarity around that and Faythe will go back and ask for that. No further questions. Motion to accept this funding request and permit Faythe Ellis to refer this to Town Counsel for CPA eligibility. MOVED by Roland Bassett. Seconded by Bruce Evans. Roll Call Vote: Sharon Marotti – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Barara Burgo – yes, Sarah Robinson – yes, Chair Ellis - yes VOTE 7-yes 0-no Crosby Property Committee requesting $73,400 for critical repairs for windows, chimneys, walls, exterior painting, etc. at the Crosby Mansion. o Faythe did not note any additional questions. The Select Board did vote to provide a letter of support which will be forthcoming. Bruce wanted to say there was more information submitted then we could have possibly needed, but the structure is quite unique. Cindy Bingham said that Brian Locke does have a comprehensive list of specific repairs being very conservative in their ask. Community Preservation Committee Minutes of July 14, 2021 Page 3 of 4 Motion to accept this funding request and permit Faythe Ellis to refer this to Town Counsel for CPA eligibility. MOVED by Roland Bassett. Seconded by Bruce Evans. Roll Call Vote: Sharon Marotti – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Barara Burgo – yes, Sarah Robinson – yes, Chair Ellis - yes VOTE 7-yes 0-no Faythe asked about printing these documents going forward. She will defer to the Committee, but because there will be copious amounts of paper for the information, well north of 200 pages. We had talked about providing paper copies to the committee but feels this is logistically a lot of paper. Faythe likes to see the CPC Application and perhaps the finance information. Faythe will discuss with Beth and get that together as soon as possible. Double sided works. Faythe, Sharon, Paul, Elizabeth, and Rollie would like applications printed, and they will search digitally for additional information if needed. Bruce, Barbara, and Sarah were fine with digital information. 3.Open Projects updates Paul followed up - at the last meeting about arranging the tour of the Cape Rep Barn from Janine Perry. Faythe said she would put it together with the last invoice and will let the Committee know when she has some dates. 4.Discussion and possible vote on Open Space Committee Administrative Expense Elizabeth said this was part of her original request for expenses. Part of that application she would like to get approved. She got a bill from Mark Robinson for work that was done last year. Faythe asked if this was his normal fee that we budget for. It is paid, expected, and budgeted for with our Admin Expense. Paul said once we vote for the full amount, we don’t vote bill by bill. This would be a question for the Finance Team. Faythe said it isn’t something we’ve approved at the Committee level in the past. Faythe will confirm. 5.Election of officers for FY22 Nominations for Chair – Faythe Ellis will continue for FY22 Motion for Faythe Ellis to be elected as Chair to the CPC. MOVED by Roland Bassett. Seconded by Paul Ruchinskas. Roll Call Vote: Sharon Marotti – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Barara Burgo – yes, Sarah Robinson – yes, Chair Ellis - yes VOTE 7-yes 0-no Nominations for Vice Chair – Sharon Marotti Nominations for Treasurer – Sharon Marotti Motion for Sharon Marotti to be elected as Vice Chair and Treasurer to the CPC. MOVED by Roland Bassett. Seconded by Paul Ruchinskas. Roll Call Vote: Sharon Marotti – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Barara Burgo – yes, Sarah Robinson – yes, Chair Ellis - yes VOTE 7-yes 0-no Community Preservation Committee Minutes of July 14, 2021 Page 4 of 4 Nominations for Clerk – Elizabeth Taylor Motion for Elizabeth Taylor to be elected as Clerk to the CPC. MOVED by Roland Bassett. Seconded by Paul Ruchinskas. Roll Call Vote: Sharon Marotti – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Barara Burgo – yes, Sarah Robinson – yes, Chair Ellis - yes VOTE 7-yes 0-no 6.Approval of Minutes from 6/30/21 Motion to approve the Minutes from 6/30/21 as presented. MOVED by Sharon Marotti. Seconded by Bruce Evans. Roll Call Vote: Sharon Marotti – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Barbara Burgo – abstain, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Chair Ellis - yes VOTE 5-yes 0-no 1-abstain Barbara abstained as she was not at the meeting. Sarah did not vote as she was not appointed to the Committee as of that meeting. 7.Announcements Faythe said she saw on the website the Vision Planning Committee Notice regarding a follow-up of the outcome of all their various meetings with all departments and Committees which included several actions that have taken place supporting the vision plan. Faythe would encourage the committee to look on the website for this information. 8.Items the Chair could not anticipate - none 9.Next meeting: 7/28/21 at 4pm MOTION made by Bruce Evans to adjourn the meeting at 4:38 pm. Elizabeth Taylor second. Roll Call Vote: Bruce Evans – yes, Elizabeth Taylor – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Sharon Marotti – yes, Barbara Burgo – yes, Sarah Robinson – yes, Chair Ellis - yes VOTE 8-yes 0-no Respectfully submitted, Beth Devine, Recording Secretary Packet of additional documents available on website for public review. Subject: Brewster Voters to Consider Acquisition of Cape Cod Sea Camps Good evening, At tonight’s Select Board meeting, the Select Board and I announced the Town is moving forward with a potential acquisition of the Cape Cod Sea Camps for public use. I want to provide information to you about the effort and what the Town’s plans include. As you likely know, the Sea Camps closed in November 2020, and the Camps’ owners offered two properties for sale. One is the Bay parcel, a 55-acre parcel at 3057 Main Street that stretches from Route 6A north to Cape Cod Bay. The second is the Pond parcel, a 66-acre parcel at 500 W. H. Besse Cartway that extends from Route 137 west to Long Pond. When the closing was announced, the Select Board recognized a rare opportunity and began a careful process of examining whether it would be beneficial for the Town to acquire either or both properties. The Select Board met more than 25 times in executive session over a period of 7 months to evaluate this situation. This included meetings with Town Counsel, hiring an appraiser, consulting with local real estate and development experts, conducting title research, and considering whether a potential acquisition is aligned with the Brewster Vision Plan and other guiding Town documents. After careful and considerable deliberation, the Select Board determined that Brewster voters should have the opportunity to make a decision about whether to acquire the Cape Cod Sea Camps. To facilitate a potential acquisition of the Sea Camps at the lowest possible cost, the Select Board followed a disposition process put in place by the current owners and their representatives and submitted bids on June 23 offering to buy both parcels. These offers were based on the appraisals and other information, and were contingent on several requirements including approval by Brewster voters at Special Town Meeting and on a ballot at a Special Election. While negotiations are ongoing, the appraisal values and bid amounts remain privileged. The Select Board is concerned these properties may be privately developed and feels strongly that Brewster voters deserve the opportunity to determine if the Town should acquire the Sea Camps. The Town continues to seek a negotiated sale. However, if that is not successful, Brewster voters may consider acquiring the Sea Camps through eminent domain. In simple terms, eminent domain is a right given to municipalities and other governments to acquire property for public use. Over the years, the Town of Brewster has acquired thousands of acres of property through eminent domain including many of our public beaches like Paines Creek and Crosby Landing, the Punkhorn Parklands and other conservation areas, Wing’s Island, land for Captains Golf Courses, land for schools, and hundreds of acres to establish and protect our water supply. Our first eminent domain acquisition appears to have been Saint’s Landing beach in 1918 and the most recent was about 56 acres off Slough Road for watershed protection and recreation in 2006. The Town is seeking to acquire these parcels so that they will not be privately developed. The properties hold potential opportunities for significant public benefits including conservation of land, coastal dunes, and wetlands; habitat and drinking water protection; beach access; a home for a community center; extensive recreational amenities; and housing. If we acquire these properties, their future uses will ultimately be determined after a series of public engagement activities involving Town residents and stakeholders. A Special Town Meeting will be called in late September to consider these acquisitions. In advance of Town Meeting and a Special Election, the Town will provide information to Brewster voters about the potential acquisition so voters are fully informed. We plan to hold a public forum on Tuesday, August 17 at 6pm and we are launching a webpage on the Town’s website this week. You are likely to receive questions from the public about the potential acquisition. Please direct all inquiries to our office at townadmin@brewster-ma.gov or (508) 896-3701 ext. 1128. Please direct any media inquiries to us as well. Thank you, Peter Peter Lombardi Town Administrator Town of Brewster 508-896-3701 x. 1128 Town of Brewster Vision Plan • 2018 BREWSTER’S 2018 VISION PLAN How the Community’s Vision for the Future is Taking Shape Prepared by the Brewster Vision Planning Committee June, 2021 INTRODUCTION Brewster’s Vision Plan is the expression of community preferences for the Town’s social, physical, and economic evolution. Approved by the Select Board in July 2018, the Plan provides a vision for the future and includes goals and actions to guide decision making of Town government, community organizations, and citizens. The Vision Planning Committee was established by the Select Board in late 2019 to “foster public outreach and communication around the implementation of the 2018 Vision Plan and work with Town staff and the community to develop a Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) based on the Vision Plan goals.” This is the first Annual Report to the community on Vision Plan implementation. THE VISION PLAN Over 18 months in 2017 and 2018, Brewster residents engaged in a series of workshops and a public survey to identify key issues facing the community, goals for the future, and actions to achieve the goals. These activities were designed to identify community values and build consensus around priorities. Through this process, the community identified eight key issues facing Brewster which became the ‘building blocks’ for the Vision Plan: community character, open space, hous- ing, local economy, coastal management, water resources, governance, and community infrastructure. For each of these building blocks, the Plan identifies a goal with related purpos- es and actions to achieve the purpose. In many cases, actions on one building block will help advance the goals of other building blocks. This first Annual Report is structured around the building blocks, reporting on actions that have been taken or are underway to achieve Vision Plan goals. It draws on over 50 interviews with Town boards, committees, and depart- ments and with not-for-profit organizations and businesses in town, all selected because of their role in implementing elements of the Vision Plan. IMPLEMENTING THE VISION PLAN Vision Plan implementation has faced challenges and change, including a financial management crisis that forced the Town to freeze spending and programming; a change in leadership with a new Town Administrator and a new approach to strategy and operations; and finally the effects of the COVID pandemic on every facet of community life and Town operations. Despite these conditions, there has been surprising progress in implementing the Vision Plan. Those interviewed credit dedicated staff and volunteers, the commitment and character of citizens, and the leadership of the Town administration. The Select Board now uses the Vision Plan framework to guide its two-year strategic planning. Many felt that the Vision Plan rein- forces their charge and direction, a fortunate alignment of citizens’ priorities with the direction of Town government and community organizations. At the same time, the interviews revealed many barriers to implemen- tation. Not surprisingly, a major barrier has been the COVID pandemic which closed facilities, prevented face to face contacts, and slowed the pace of operations. In addition, the current zoning and permitting process are constraints to many of the innovative development ideas expressed in the Vision Plan and to growing small, local businesses. Others identified small staff and reliance on volunteers as a constraint on their capacity to undertake new programs. Similarly, the lack of facilities has constrained programming, particularly for youth and older residents. Finally, the rising cost of land represents a serious brake on the acquisition of land for housing and open space in Town. NEXT STEPS While this Report documents the many actions that have been taken or are underway, much more remains to be done to achieve the goals in the Vision Plan. Some actions have been started but need more time for completion, others remain to be started, and still others require further design to adapt to evolving conditions in Town, including climate change. The community, and particularly Town government, will have to remain focused on the Vision Plan goals if its real impact is to be achieved. The Town is starting the development of a Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP) following the guidelines of the Cape Cod Commission. The LCP will be built on the framework of the Vision Plan, and it will further detail actions to achieve those goals. Particularly related to Brewster’s physical development, the LCP will provide guidance for regulatory change and further housing and open space development. Once certified by the Cape Cod Commission, the LCP also will provide access to resources and technical assistance from the Commission. Work on the LCP will begin in the fall of 2021. THE VISION PLANNING COMMITTEE The Vision Planning Committee was appointed by the Select Board in December 2019, but its start was delayed because of COVID. Current members of the committee include Hal Minis (chair), Sharon Tennstedt (vice chair), Amanda Bebrin, Andi Genser, Patricia Hess, Garran Peterson, Fran Schofield, and Paul Wallace. Ryan Bennett, Town Planner, assists the Committee. Previous members include Kari Hoffmann and Sue Searles. Support is provided by the Planning Department. COMMUNITY CHARACTER Purpose 1: Provide social opportunities and services for all • Town Meeting approved a feasibility study for a community center (need, site options, programming), but start-up delayed by COVID. • “Age friendliness” is part of decision making (Council of Aging-COA). • Intergenerational lunches and ice cream socials have been held (COA). • Farmers market was started as a community-wide event (Brewster Historical Society-BHS). Purpose 2: Maintain the Town’s historic heritage and style • Town Planning Board (PB) considers how proposals fit Brewster’s community character. • Conservation properties with scenic value are managed for scenic vistas and rural character (Brewster Conservation Trust-BCT). • Trails have been expanded for varying population needs (BCT). • Inn keepers maintain historic properties to contribute to Town character (Chamber of Commerce-CoC). • 300 houses were documented as “Historic Houses” to help homeowners preserve historic structures (Brewster Historic Commission-BHC). •BHC worked with Ocean Edge to save Nickerson House on the original Rte. 6A property. • A display of historic East Brewster was mounted at the Brewster Ladies Library; articles on historic Brewster have been published in the Cape Codder (BHC). •Tours of Main Street historic houses, area farms and cemeteries were created (BHS). • Virtual tours of historic properties were created for schools and the website (BHS). Purpose 3: Maintain the Town’s small-town feel and scale through appropriate development • Town Meeting approved an accessory dwelling unit by-law, expanding housing opportunities without impacting community character (PB). WATER RESOURCES Purpose 1: Protect Town wellfields by expanding open space acquisition and other measures • Between 2018-2020, 13 parcels totaling 113 acres within Zone II drinking water supply areas have been protected (Open Space Committee-OSC & BCT). • “Drink Brewster Tap” campaign was developed and hydrations stations installed at Town offices and recreation facilities to decrease use of plastic bottles. Purpose 2: Improve pond water quality through public education, regulation and mitigation activities • Weed harvesting was conducted at Walkers Pond (Brewster Ponds Coalition-BPC & Department of Natural Resources-DNR). • Sediment analysis was studied at Walkers Pond to better understand poor water quality (DNR). • Permitting criteria was developed for rain gardens (Conservation Commission-CC). • Upper Mill Pond was treated with allum (DNR). • Brewster Ponds Overview was published (BPC). Purpose 3: Protect water quality of marine watersheds •Fertilizer use at Captains Golf Course was monitored and reduced to mitigate nitrogen loading to Pleasant Bay. • State DEP Watershed Permit was obtained for Pleasant Bay (Pleasant Bay Alliance-PBA, Town Planner, & DNR). • State Grant was obtained for alternatives analyses in the Pleasant Bay watershed management plans for Orleans, Brewster, Harwich and Chatham (Pleasant Bay Alliance-PBA). OPEN SPACE Purpose 1: Improve public access to and expand the use of recreational areas • Parking capacity at Crosby landing was expanded (Department of Public Works-DPW). • CCRT extension to Linnell Landing is at final design; funding not yet identified (DNR). • New public trails were opened at Bakers Pond and No Bottom Pond (DNR & BCT). • A new version of the Guide to Brewster Walking Trails was distributed (DNR & BCT). • Land purchases at Long Pond Woodlands and McGuerty Road offer future trail networks (Town). • State Oliver/GIS system has been used to identify areas of high environmental sensitivity- habitat and drinking water supply (Town & BCT). • Update of the Drummer Boy Park Master Plan is underway (DNR). •Update of the Open Space and Recreation Plan is underway (OSC & DNR). • ‘Walking Wednesday’ series were started to familiarize people with Brewster trails (BCT). • Eddy School classes use Vernal Pool trail for science study (Eddy School & BCT). Purpose 2: Prioritize environmentally sensitive areas for preservation • Between 2018-2020, 13 parcels totaling 113 acres within the drinking water supply areas (Zone II) have been protected (Town & BCT). •Areas of highest priority for natural resource protection (habitat and drinking water supply) and housing have been mapped, with Brewster as a pilot community (Association to Preserve Cape Cod-APCC & Housing Assistance Corporation-HAC). • Funding partnerships for acquisitions have included Community Preservation Committee (CPC), State grants, individual donations, foundations, and conservation tax credits (Town & BCT). • Brewster Water Department (BWD) created funding within its tariff structure for land protection in the drinking water supply areas. •Identification of encroachments and redress actions on conservation lands has been increased (Town & BCT). • Trail marking, signage, and stewardship of conservation lands has been increased (DNR & BCT). Purpose 3: Maintain open space through density and development standards • Coastal Management Plan identifies need to reduce coastal threats through zoning and other regulations. • Application of Natural Resource Protection Bylaw made acquisition of Long Pond Woodlands affordable for conservation. HOUSING Purpose 1: Promote Housing Choices to allow families to live, work, prosper. • CPC funded Housing Coordinator position. • Town Meeting adopted (2018) an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw; 20 units (both ADU and “in-law”) approved as of 2021. • Municipal Affordable Housing Trust was established in 2018. •Millstone Road housing development feasibility study is in progress. • Home ownership buy-down assistance program was established in 2018; Rental & Home Repair assistance program funding through CPC and HAC; $250,000 in short-term rental tax funds to Housing Trust. • Education forums for the public are on-going through BHP, CPC, HAC, CDP, AHT, and include annual Housing Institute. • CPC supported housing projects, including Paul Hush Way, Brewster Woods, Red Top Road, Veteran’s Housing. Purpose 2: Provide opportunities for an aging population •Former Wingate property is being redeveloped as Serenity Brewster, with 131 units of 55+ Senior Housing and 20% deed restricted affordable, as a public/private partnership (no public funds, but local guidance and permitting support). Purpose 3: Address housing needs of year-round and seasonal workforce • Ocean Edge workforce housing was developed as a public/private partnership. COASTAL MANAGEMENT Purpose 1: Protect Coastal Resources • The Natural Resources Advisory Commission was formed in 2020 to implement Coastal Resources Management Plan (SB). • The Town partnered on a Cape Cod Commission and State EEA grant to develop a model coastal resiliency bylaw (Town Planner). • Partnerships with non-profits on coastal resiliency demonstration projects include Crosby Landing culvert replacement (DNR & DPW); Pleasant Bay Watershed Permit for nitrogen mitigation and watershed restoration (PBA, Town Planner, DNR, & Health Agent) • Stormwater Management zoning bylaw, consistent with State MS4 permit requirements, will be presented at Fall 2021Town Meeting (PB & Town Planner). Purpose 2: Maintain and expand public access for all through public consen- sus and explore alternative modes of transportation and access points •CCRT extension to Linnell Landing is at final design; funding not yet identified (DNR & PB). Purpose 3: Adapt to Climate Change • Model Coastal Resiliency bylaw, including zoning amendments to minimize development scale, is under development with assistance from the Cape Cod Commission (Town Planner, PB, & CC). • Town has obtained grant funds (MVP, Hazard Mitigation, Model Resiliency Bylaw, etc.) to further climate adaptation efforts (TA, Town Planner, & DNR). • NRAC has been tasked with viewing all actions through a Climate Change lens. LOCAL ECONOMY Purpose 1: Build a “green” economy based on the town’s natural beauty and resources • Brewster was designated a “Green Community” (Town). • New Cultural Trail was introduced in April 2021 to highlight cultural amenities of Brewster (CoC). • Recycling has been actively promoted to all summer rentals (CoC). • Brewster businesses, departments, non-profits and committees collaborated to promote Brewster in Bloom, Conservation Day, Beach Clean-up and Brewster for the Holidays (CoC). • Two solar panel arrays have been installed at the Captain’s Golf Course (Town & PB). • Importance of the local marine economy, particularly the shellfish grants at Ellis and Mant’s Landings, was communicated as part of the “Blue Economy” (Town & DNR). Purpose 2: Foster small businesses compatible with the town’s character and promote year-round employment • “Small Business Saturday” was promoted with small businesses (CoC). • Small businesses were supported to lengthen their season from early spring through autumn (CoC). •Town worked to help Ocean Edge stay open year-round (Town & Ocean Edge). • Work was started on an on-line permitting platform to improve timeliness of issuance and for a guide to “Doing Business in Brewster” (Town). GOVERNANCE Purpose 1: Expand and improve communication to citizens about Town plans and activities. • Town Meeting approved the Town Charter (SB, Town Administration-TA). • A new user-friendly Town website was developed; rollout is expected soon. (TA, IT Director, & COA Director). • Announcements about Town affairs are now cross-posted on the Town website through social media (TA, IT Director, & Channel 18). •PBGTV and LCTV programming for older residents was increased (COA). •A new “Citizens Forum” was added to many Town Committee’s standing meeting agendas. •Select Board’s improved communications policies include “Public Engagement Policy” (2019), “Responding to Public Comment Policy” (2019), and “Rules of Order Policy” (2020). • Town and CoC have enhanced communication with business owners and customer service (TA & CoC). Purpose 2: Expand the volunteer base to increase the use of citizen expertise and build diversity in decision-making. •COA Volunteer Coordinator program has been expanded (COA). •“Serve Your Community” form is used for open volunteer positions (TA & Town Clerk). •“Citizens Leadership Academy” is in planning stages (TA). Purpose 3: Strengthen the customer service approach to Town services. • Customer service training is provided to staff. The Town Administrator holds quarterly meetings with staff; monthly meetings with Department Heads. • Town Hall “Greeter” position was created during summer of 2019 (TA). •E-permitting for building, health and planning departments is soon to launch. (TA, IT Director, & Dept. Heads). COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE Purpose 1: Create a community center to house activities and interaction for people of all ages • Town Meeting approved feasibility study for a community center (need, site options, programming) but start up delayed by COVID. • Town Meeting approved a feasibility study of school consolidation; Request for Proposals has been issued for a consultant (TA). Purpose 2: Expand bike and pedestrian trails and paths for recreation and transport throughout town •Complete Streets approach was adopted; public outreach to determine priorities will start in Fall 2021 (SB). •Re-paving of Rte. 137 between Rte. 6A and Rte. 124 was designed according to Complete Streets guidelines [sidewalk, bike access] (DPW). • Extension of the CC Rail Trail from Nickerson State Park to Linnell Landing is at 75% design, but funding is not yet identified (DNR). • Flashing lights were installed on CC Rail Trial crossings (DPW & Bikeways Committee-BC). • Bike safety cards are being distributed at Town Information Center (CoC & BC). • Bike safety information is provided on website and in Best of Brewster magazine (CoC). •Mapping bike routes across town has started (BC & CoC). • Brewster Bike Day was held with bike rodeo and bike education activities (BC & Recreation Dept-RD). • Resurfacing the gravel path between Stony Brook and Eddy Schools is under study (DPW & BC). • Outdoor Club at Eddy School held bike ride of the CC Rail Trail (RD). Purpose 3: Provide active recreation opportunities and facilities, including those for youth • Eddy School gym has been used for senior activities (COA & RD). • Town 5-Year Capital Plan includes expanded recreation facilities such as playground and ADA access at Freeman’s Way ballfields (RD). • Update of the Drummer Boy Master Plan is underway (DNR). • RD uses were examined to determine summer camp and other programming needs. ACTIONS BY BUILDING BLOCK From: Amanda Bebrin Sent: Friday, July 23, 2021 2:10 PM To: Amanda Bebrin; Jill Douglas; Mallory Kender Subject: Brewster Housing Coalition: Launch Meeting Recap & Next Steps! Greetings! Last week's Brewster Housing Coalition kick-off meeting left us feeling energized and excited. During Thursday's session, we heard from an array of voices -- housing veterans and new advocates alike -- all with a commitment to taking action in support of affordable housing in our community. This initiative began with a partnership between the Community Development Partnership (CDP) and Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA). A core group of interested community members was identified to help launch a version of CHAPA's Municipal Engagement Initiative here in Brewster, and from there more folks (like yourself!) were invited to take part. This initial group and meeting were only the beginning -- all are welcomed to take part as the Brewster Housing Coalition's efforts and mission take shape. Though Brewster has four existing boards and committees and a part-time Housing Coordinator tasked with housing-related issues, we feel the current Cape housing crisis warrants even greater attention. We see the Brewster Housing Coalition as unique. Operating outside of the official municipal structure, we can act with more agility, advocate with greater urgency, and incorporate a greater diversity of perspectives. With important projects on the horizon, such as the potential construction of affordable rental units on Town land between Ocean Edge Golf Course and Millstone Road, and the update of the Town’s Housing Production Plan (2022), it will be essential to have an organized group in place, ready to make our voices heard at town meetings and at the ballot box. For those unable to attend, last Thursday's kick-off meeting included brief introductions of attendees, a presentation from CHAPA on housing and demographic conditions in Brewster, a discussion of current concerns, as well as a brainstorming session about what a housing coalition could look like in our town and what it might achieve. In the coming months, we plan to convene periodically as we broaden and build our coalition, and establish goals and a mission. This group is open to everyone who has an interest in supporting housing in Brewster! We welcome you to share this email widely, and to invite any individuals or groups to join in the conversation. We want to ensure that the greatest range of voices and perspectives from our community are represented! Anyone can join our contact list by reaching out to us at brewsterhousingcoalition@gmail.com. Looking forward, we are tentatively scheduling our next meeting for the end of August. We will be featuring a presentation from Brewster’s own Housing Coordinator, Jill Scalise, on the various projects and efforts the town is currently engaged in. We hope to see you then (via Zoom)! Brewster Housing Coalition -- Brewster Housing Coalition Core Team Amanda Bebrin * Jillian Douglas * Mallory Kender brewsterhousingcoalition@gmail.com CHILDCARE FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR BREWSTER RESIDENTS The Town of Brewster has been awarded funding as part of a Town of Dennis Community Development Block Grant that provides childcare subsidies for low-moderate income Brewster residents. The program provides assistance of up to $6,000 per child paid directly to a childcare provider when enrolled in a licensed program, in an effort to assist families in seeking or maintaining employment. For more information and to download a full application, please visit www.baileyboyd.com/childcare-programs-1 or contact: Carol Bergen Bailey Boyd Associates 508-430-4499x5 cbergen@baileyboyd.com Attention Property Owners in Brewster, Dennis & Wellfleet! Does your home need Critical Repairs? The Housing Rehab Program may be able to help! We have funds available to help qualified homeowners pay for repairs such as *New Roof *New Siding *New Windows & Doors *New Heating System *New Septic System *Lead Paint Abatement *Handicapped Accessibility *And More! We can help pay for up to $40,000 of repairs per owner-occupied home or qualified rental unit. Who is eligible? Year-Round Homeowners (or some landlords who rent to income-eligible, year-round tenants) who meet the following income guidelines (maximum total household gross income per year): Household Size: 1 person: $54,450 2 people: $62,200 3 people: $70,000 4 people: $77,750 5 people: $84,000 Need More Information? Contact our Office! We will guide you through a quick pre-application to determine if you might be eligible and then can send you an application package. TRI - The Resource Inc. 508-694-6521 23 Whites Path, Suite G2, S Yarmouth, MA 02664 Jean Stanley, Director of HR Programs: Jean@TheResource.org New Comm u n i ti e s : Brewster, D e n ni s & W ell fl e e t Attention Property Owners in Brewster, Dennis & Wellfleet The Brewster Select Board, working in conjunction with The Resource Inc. and Bailey-Boyd Associates, is seeking qualified applicants for the Brewster Regional Housing Rehabilitation Program for year-round residents of Brewster, Dennis and Wellfleet. The funding is provided by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development and will provide a 0% interest, deferred, forgivable loan to make critical repairs to your home. The program is designed to improve the housing conditions of income-qualified households. If you are interested in participating in this program, please fill out this Preliminary Application and return it to our office. Name: Phone: Email: Street Address: Mailing Address: On the table below please: -Circle the number of persons in your household -Circle your total household income in the last twelve (12) months that is equal to or less than the amount indicated below. Family Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Very Low Income 34,050 38,900 43,750 48,600 52,500 56,400 60,300 64,200 Low Income 54,450 62,200 70,000 77,750 84,000 90,200 96,450 102,650 Are you a year-round resident? □ Yes □ No Is anyone living in your household over the age of 65? □ Yes □ No Under the age of 6? □ Yes □ No Do you currently receive Fuel Assistance? □ Yes □ No Do you own the home? □ Yes □ No Is this your Primary Residence? □ Yes □ No *OR* Are you the Landlord? □ Yes □ No What year was your built? Do you have any problems with the following? □Plumbing □Heat □Electrical □Ceilings □Insulation □Hot Water □Foundation □Flooring □Doors & Windows □Structural Repairs □Roof □Septic System How did you hear about the program? Comments: Please Return this Completed Preapplication To: TRI: 23 Whites Path, Suite G2, S Yarmouth, MA 02664 Or Email to Jean@TheResource.org Questions? Call us at 508-694-6521