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HomeMy Public PortalAboutBHP Packet 11.18.21Town of Brewster 2198 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631-1898 Phone: (508) 896-3701 Fax: (508) 896-8089 MEMORANDUM TO: Brewster Housing Partnership FROM: Jill Scalise, Housing Coordinator & Donna J. Kalinick, Assistant Town Administrator for Community Development & Finance RE: Serenity at Brewster, 873 Harwich Road, Update and Local Action Unit Application (LAU) DATE: November 17, 2021 Serenity Brewster is an age 55+ community which will comprise of 132 studio and one- bedroom apartments. 20% of the apartments, a total of 27, will be restricted as affordable units for residents at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). To place the affordable units on the Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI), the Town must submit a Local Initiative Program application for Local Action Units (LAU) to DHCD. Elevation Financial Group, LLC purchased the vacant, former skilled nursing and assisted living facility at 873 Harwich Road in the Fall of 2020. To redevelop the property into Serenity at Brewster, Elevation obtained a Use Variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), completed site plan review with the Planning Board, and received the necessary Town permitting. The building rehabilitation was separated into two phases and Elevation has been working with the Brewster Building Department throughout the redevelopment process. DHCD and the Town agreed to hold the lottery for the affordable units in Phase 2 of the renovations. Serenity at Brewster opened Phase 1, which included refurbished spacious interior and exterior common areas, on July 1, 2021. As of September 1, 2021, all 40 studio units were leased, and one administrative unit was being used by staff. Elevation’s website, Serenity Apartments at Brewster (serenitybrewster.com), continues to receive strong interest in the property. The second phase, currently underway, involves the structural reconfiguration of the former skilled nursing home part of the building to create an additional 47 studio and 44 one-bedroom apartments. Elevation hopes to open Phase 2 by the summer of 2022. Office of: Select Board Town Administrator The ZBA Use Variance for the property includes that 20% of the units will be deed restricted as affordable housing units. A regulatory agreement with Elevation Financial Group, DHCD and the Town of Brewster will govern the affordable housing restriction of the units. Town staff has worked with legal counsel, Elevation Financial Group and Housing Assistance Corporation, who are overseeing the affirmative marketing plan and lottery, to compile the needed information for the Local Unit Application. DHCD recently informed the Town that they will not review the draft regulatory agreement until a completed application is submitted. Over the past 15 months, the Housing Partnership had a presentation by Elevation Financial Group about the redevelopment of the property, provided a letter of support for the ZBA Use Variance hearing, received regular updates about the progress of the property rehabilitation, and recommended the Select Board request a 50% local preference for the initial fair housing lottery of the 27 affordable units. The next step is for the Select Board to determine any Town request to DHCD for local preference as well as to review, approve, and sign the LAU application. The Housing Partnership chair will also sign the application after approval by the Select Board. Included in the BHP meeting packet is the Serenity at Brewster LAU application and list of attachments. The completed document, including all attachments will be provided to the Select Board at an upcoming meeting for their review and possible approval. We are available to answer any questions about the Serenity at Brewster redevelopment process and LAU application. Updated January 2016 -1- LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR LOCAL ACTION UNITS Introduction The Local Initiative Program (LIP) is a state housing initiative administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to encourage communities to produce affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. The program provides technical and other non-financial assistance to cities or towns seeking to increase the supply of housing for households at or below 80% of the area median income. LIP-approved units are entered into the subsidized housing inventory (SHI) pursuant to Chapter 40B. Local Action Units (LAUs) are created through local municipal action other than comprehensive permits; for example, through special permits, inclusionary zoning, conveyance of public land, utilization of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds, etc. DHCD shall certify units submitted as LAUs if they met the requirements of 760 CMR 56.00 and the LIP Guidelines, which are part of the Comprehensive Permit Guidelines and can be found on the DHCD website at www.mass.gov/dhcd. To apply, a community must submit a complete, signed copy of this application to: Department of Housing and Community Development 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300 Boston, Massachusetts 02114 Attention: Rieko Hayashi, Program Coordinator Telephone: 617-573-1426 Email: rieko.hayashi@state.ma.us Local Initiative Program LAU Application for Serenity at Brewster Updated January 2016 -2- Community Support Narrative, Project Description and Documentation Please provide a description of the project, including a summary of the project’s history and the ways in which the community fulfilled the local action requirement. In September 2018 Wingate Companies announced the closure of the Wingate Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facility at 873 Harwich Road, Brewster. By August 2019, the 121,096’ building and accompanying on-site wastewater treatment were vacant and unused. From the fall of 2018 to winter 2020 several potential developers unsuccessfully explored the purchase and redevelopment of the property. In May 2020, Elevation Financial Group met with the Town regarding their vision to revitalize the property into a senior independent living community, ‘Serenity at Brewster’, with age 55+ rental housing. The property had a DRI (Directive of Regional Impact) from the Cape Cod Commission requiring 10% of the units to be affordable . Hearing the Town’s need and desire for more affordable housing, Elevation Financial Group committed to increasing the percentage of affordable units to 20%. In August and September 2020, Elevation Financial presented their proposed project at public meetings of the Brewster Housing Partnership and Brewster Affordable Housing Trust. The responses of both groups were extremely positive. The Housing Partnership provided a letter of support (Attachment A) for the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Use Variance request. Citing the economic infeasibility and inability of reasonably re-using the property for a use allowed by the Zoning By-Law, Elevation requested a Use Variance to re-use of the existing building for multifamily dwelling use. In October 2020 the project received a Use Variance (Attachment B) from the ZBA and completed Site Plan Review with the Planning Board. The building is being redeveloped in 2 phases and the Town has waived the electrical permit fees for the 27 affordable units (Attachments C1,C2,C3). Phase 1 includes 41 studio units, phase 2 will have 91 apartments, a combination of studio and one-bedroom units. There are also common areas throughout the property such as a library, large living room, lounges, open kitchen, outdoor patios, and gazebo. These areas are available for use by all residents. Signatures of Support for the Local Action Units Application Chief Executive Officer: defined as the mayor in a city and the board of selectmen in a town, unless some other municipal officer is designated to be the chief executive officer under the provisions of a local charter Signature:____________________________ Print Name: Cynthia Bingham Date:__________________ Chair, Local Housing Partnership: (as applicable) Signature:____________________________ Print Name: Jillian Douglass Date:__________________ Updated January 2016 -3- Municipal Contact Information Chief Executive Officer Name Brewster Select Board Address 2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631 Phone 508-896-3701 Email townadmin@brewster-ma.gov Town Administrator/Manager Name Peter Lombardi Address 2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631 Phone 508-896-3701, ext.1128 Email plombardi@brewster-ma.gov City/Town Planner (if any) Name Address 2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631 Phone 508-896-3701, ext.1150 Email brewplan@brewster-ma.gov City/Town Counsel Name KP Law, Shirin Everett, Esq. Address 101 Arch St, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 Phone 617-654-1731 Email severett@k-plaw.com Chairman, Local Housing Partnership (if any) Name Jillian Douglass Address Attn. Housing Partnership, 2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631 Phone Email ___________________ Community Contact Person for this project Name Jill Scalise, Housing Coordinator & Donna Kalinick, Asst. Town Administrator Address 2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631 Phone 508-896-3701, ext. 1169 or ext. 1130 Email jscalise@brewster-ma.gov or dkalinick@brewster-ma.gov Updated January 2016 -4- The Project: Serenity at Brewster Developer Name Elevation Financial Group, LLC, Stuart Heaton Ex. Vice President & COO Address 201 E. Pine St., Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32801 Phone 407-215-1353 Email sheaton@elevationfinancialgroup.com Is your municipality utilizing any HOME or CDBG funding for this project? Yes X No Local tax rate per thousand $ 7.85 for Fiscal Year 2022 Site Characteristics Project Style Total # of Units # of Units Proposed for LAU Certification Detached single-family house ________ ________ Rowhouse/townhouse ________ ________ Duplex ________ ________ Multifamily house (3+ family) ________ ________ Multifamily rental building 132 27 Other (specify) ________ ________ Type of Unit: Condo Ownership Fee Simple Ownership Rental # of Units # of BRs # of Baths Gross Square Feet Livable Square Feet Proposed Sales Prices/ Rents Proposed Rents with utilities fee ($150- $180) Affordable: Studio (20%) 15 - 1 285-408 $1,111 $1261 Deluxe Studio (17%) 2 - 1 462-464 $1,161 $1,311 1-Bedroom (21%) 9 1 1 491-614 $1,186 $1,336 Deluxe 1-Bedroom (50%) 1 1 1 871 $1,211 $1,361 Market: Studio 60 - 1 299-479 $1,266- $1,466 $1,416- $1,616 Deluxe Studio 11 - 1 416-572 $1,316- $1,516 $1,466- $1,666 1-Bedroom 33 1 1 476-810 $1,551 $1,731 Deluxe 1-Bedroom 1 1 1 832 $1,601 $1,781 Updated January 2016 -5- Please attach the following documents to your application: 1. Documentation of municipal action (e.g., copy of special permit, CPA funds, land donation, etc.) (Attachments A, B & C1,C2,C3) 2. For ownership projects, this is the Regulatory Agreement for Ownership Developments, redlined to reflect any proposed changes and/or the model deed rider. For rental projects, this is the Regulatory Agreement for Rental Developments, redlined to reflect any proposed changes. (Attachment D in process- legal review and discussion) For HOME-funded projects, this is the HOME covenant/deed restriction. When attaching a HOME deed restriction to a unit, the universal deed rider cannot be used. 3. Documents of Project Sponsor’s (developer’s) legal existence and authority to sign the Regulatory Agreement: • appropriate certificates of Organization/Registration and Good Standing from the Secretary of State’s Office (Attachments E-H) • mortgagee consents to the Regulatory Agreement (Attachment I) • trustee certificates or authorization for signer(s) to execute all documents (Attachment E) 4. For Condominium Projects Only: The Condominium master deed with schedule of undivided interest in the common areas in percentages set forth in the condominium master deed 5. For Rental Projects Only: A copy of the Local Housing Authority’s current Utility Allowances – (Attachment K) 6. Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) environmental notification form (ENF) – for new construction only (request form before submission) 7. Affirmative Fair Marketing and Lottery Plan, including: (Attachments L-R) • ads and flyers with HUD Equal Housing Opportunity logo (Att. L1 & L2) • informational materials for lottery applicants (Attachment M) • eligibility requirements (Attachments M & P) • lottery application and financial forms (Attachments M & N) • lottery and resident selection procedures (Attachments O & P ) Updated January 2016 -6- • request for local preference and demonstration of need for the preference (Attachment R) • measures to ensure affirmative fair marketing, including outreach methods and venue list (Attachment O) • name of Lottery Agent with contact information (on lottery documents) See Section III of the Comprehensive Permit Guidelines at www.mass.gov/dhcd and search for LIP 40B Guidelines for more information. PLEASE CONTACT RIEKO HAYASHI OF OUR OFFICE AT 617-573-1426 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. Updated January 2016 -7- List of Attachments for Serenity at Brewster LAU Application Attachment A - Letter of Support from Brewster Housing Partnership 8.27.2020 Attachment B- ZBA Use Variance Decision 10.19.20 Attachment C1- Waiver of Fees Select Board (09.13.21 Select Board Minutes) Attachment C2- Select Board Fee Waiver Policy, updated December 2020 Attachment C3- Fee Waiver Request 09.03.21 Attachment D- Regulatory Agreement (draft, waiting on review by DHCD) Attachment E- Articles of Organization, The Elevation at Brewster, LLC. 11.05.2020 Attachment F- The Elevation at Brewster, LLC Certificate of Existence (and good standing from Secretary of State’s Office)11.24.2020 Attachment G- The Elevation at Brewster, LLC Operation Agreement. 11.05.2020 Attachment H- First Amendment to the Operating Agreement. 07.14.21 Attachment I- Mortgagee Consents to Regulatory Agreement (Need final Regulatory Agreement from DHCD first) Attachment J- None (Confirm ‘trustee certificates/signature authorization’ is Att. E) Attachment K- Barnstable Utility Allowance (2/2021 Update) Affirmative Fair Marketing and Lottery Plan Documents: Attachments L1 & L2- Draft Serenity at Brewster flyers Attachment M- Draft Serenity at Brewster information materials & application Attachment N- Description of financial forms needed Attachment O- Lottery procedures, including fair marketing and outreach methods Attachment P- Serenity at Brewster Tenant Selection Plan Attachment Q- Serenity at Brewster Renovation Plan with affordable housing units Attachment R- Request for local preference (draft, finalized after Select Board vote) Brewster Housing Coordinator Update September 2021 Jill Scalise Ongoing Activities/ Projects 1. Community Outreach and Education (Housing Production Plan (HPP) Strategy #13) • Responded to email and phone requests for information and assistance, 53 total requests for housing information (30) or assistance (23). Office hours held on Thursdays from 10-12. 2. Brewster Affordable Housing Trust Fund (BAHT) (HPP Strategy #7) & Community Housing Parcel off Millstone (Select Board Strategic Plan Goal H-3, HPP Strategy #15) • The Request for Proposal (RFP) for the up to 90 affordable rental units on the property was approved at a joint meeting of the Housing Trust and Select Board. Laura Shufelt of Mass Housing Partnership (MHP) continues assisting with the RFP process. Helped prepare documents for issuing of RFP. 3. Redevelop Existing Properties for Affordable Housing (HPP Strategy #6) • Serenity Brewster (55+ rental housing, 27 affordable units): Phase 1, 41 studios, completely leased. Phase 2, 91units, expected to open in 2022. Continued work on draft Local Action Unit (LAU) application. • Latham Centers (Educational, 8 rental apartments): Planning Board approved Modification of Site Plan Review with conditions. 4. Comprehensive Permit Projects (HPP Strategy #14) • Brewster Woods (30 affordable rental units): Construction continues, expected to open in 2022. • Habitat, Red Top Road (2 affordable homes, ownership): Brewster received a Technical Assistance grant from MHP for the Comprehensive Permit process. The permit hearing was continued to October. 5. Preservation of Housing and Related Support of Brewster Residents • Brewster Rental Assistance Program (B-RAP) managed by Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC). Quarterly update: 11 Brewster households received assistance of $60,997, mainly from available state and federal funds. • Brewster COVID-19 Relief Fund: Provided staff support for housing requests. • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing rehabilitation and childcare grant applications available to Brewster residents. Bailey Boyd Associates submitting application for FY21 CDBG funding. 6. Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) (HPP Strategy #10) • Submitted documentation and received approval from DHCD to extend 3 units that had expired on the SHI. • Follow-up on uninhabited SHI homes: Resale process progressing for 11 Sean Circle- Received property appraisal, communicated with Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) and Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC), and went on site visit with Building Commissioner and property representative. Also, sent letter to representative of uninhabited Belmont Park Rd property about tax status. • Provided support for SHI home concerns and prepared annual letter for mailing to all SHI homeowners. 7. Housing Production Plan (HPP): $25,000 CPA grant request to update HPP will be voted at Town Meeting. 8. Collaboration (HPP Strategy #9) • Participated in Community Preservation Committee Housing Focus Group and Lower Cape Peer Group. Provided information about Brewster Housing Program to folks from several local towns. • Cape Cod Sea Camps: Prepared housing data and information for administration. The Housing Trust wrote a Letter of Support for the Sea Camps acquisition. Personnel • Worked with: Assessor, Building Dept., CPC, COA, Health Dept., Housing Partnership, Housing Trust, Planning Dept., Select Board and Town Administration. • Attended Housing Partnership, Housing Trust, Planning, Select Board, and Town meetings. • Participated in trainings on “Know Your Responsibilities”, using Census data, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, and dealing with the public in post-covid environment, • Thanks to Ryan Bennett who completed her time as Town Planner. Her wisdom and support were helpful and appreciated as the Housing Coordinator position developed and grew over the past four years, Brewster Housing Coordinator Update October 2021 Jill Scalise Ongoing Activities/ Projects 1. Community Outreach and Education (Housing Production Plan (HPP) Strategy #13) • Responded to email and phone requests for information and assistance, 55 total requests for housing information (29) or assistance (26). Office hours held on Thursdays from 10-12. • Housing Roundtable video with Donna Kalinick & Suzanne Bryan filmed and posted on website. 2. Brewster Affordable Housing Trust Fund (BAHT) (HPP Strategy #7) & Community Housing Parcel off Millstone (Select Board Strategic Plan Goal H-3, HPP Strategy #15) • Request for Proposals (RFP) issued for up to 90 affordable rental units on the housing parcel. Site visit on 11/03/21 and proposals due 12/16/21. At meeting, Trust responded to resident questions and comments. • Provided material for the Trust’s mission, goals, and priorities discussion. 3. Redevelop Existing Properties for Affordable Housing (HPP Strategy #6) • Serenity Brewster (55+ rental housing, 27 affordable units): Phase 2, 91units, expected to open in 2022. Visited Serenity. Continued compiling material and working on Local Action Unit application, including regulatory agreement review by legal counsel and Zoom meeting with Serenity developer. 4. Comprehensive Permit Projects (HPP Strategy #14) • Brewster Woods (30 affordable rental units): Under construction, expected to open in summer 2022. • Habitat, Red Top Road (2 affordable homes, ownership): Comprehensive Permit approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Attended hearing and provided information on Habitat’s process with the Town. 5. Preservation of Housing and Related Support of Brewster Residents • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing rehabilitation and childcare grant applications available to Brewster residents. Five applications for home rehabilitation have been approved. • Assistance remains available through Brewster Rental Assistance Program (B-RAP) managed by Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) and Brewster COVID-19 Relief Fund. • Provided support and worked with Town staff on resident situations that involved housing concerns. 6. Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) (HPP Strategy #10) • Continued follow-up on SHI homes including Zoom call with legal counsel. • 11 Sean Circle- Communicated with Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and mortgage company. Plan in place for resale of property, next step is a home inspection. • Request for refinance of SHI home addressed. 7. Housing Production Plan (HPP) (Select Board Strategic Plan Goal H-2) • $25,000 CPA grant request to update HPP unanimously endorsed by Select Board and Finance Committee. 8. Collaboration (HPP Strategy #9) • Participated in HOME Consortium meeting and Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) Making the Case for Housing Call. New • Request for Proposals (RFP) issued for the creation affordable rental housing on Town-Owned property off Millstone Road. Proposals due December 16, 2021. (Select Board Strategic Goal H-3) Personnel • Worked with: Assessor, Building Dept., Community Preservation Committee, Council on Aging, Finance Committee, Health Dept., Housing Partnership, Housing Trust, Planning Dept., Select Board and Town Administration and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). • Attended Finance, Housing Trust, Select Board and ZBA meetings. • Participated in training on de-escalation techniques. • Many thanks to Donna Kalinick for her tireless support and guidance. Affordable Housing Update – Fall 2021Affordable Housing Update – Fall 2021 Housing Update October 2021 from Town of Brewster, MA on Vimeo. The Brewster Housing Office recently had a roundtable discussion with Suzanne Bryan of Brewster Government Television (BGTV). The video provides an overview and update on the Brewster housing program including housing support services and housing initiatives that are in the pipeline. For more information about Brewster Housing, please contact Jill Scalise, Brewster Housing Coordinator at jscalise@brewster-ma.gov or 508-896-3701 ext. 1169 Brewster Housing Partnership 2198 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631-1898 Phone: (508) 896-3701 Fax: (508) 896-8089 November 18, 2021 Faythe Ellis Chair-Community Preservation Committee Brewster Town Offices 2198 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 Re: Town of Brewster Housing Coordinator Position Dear Faythe, On behalf of the Brewster Housing Partnership (BHP), I wish to express our support of continuation of funding for the Housing Coordinator Position for the Town of Brewster. The Housing Coordinator position has helped our Local Housing Partnership and the Town to advance projects, programs and actions by coordinating the activities of many stakeholders, who could not accomplish these things without her constant attention. In the next year, the BHP will assist with the update of our Housing Production Plan which has served as the guidebook for decisions in the town housing program. We are fortunate to work hand in hand with our Housing Coordinator on this update and other important housing initiatives, including providing continued education and outreach on important housing related topics. The Housing Coordinator has provided critical support to our residents, particularly during the pandemic which has made the housing crisis on the Cape even more urgent. Having a caring and compassionate Housing Coordinator has given many people hope when they have had very little. In addition, the BHP wishes to express our deep respect and appreciation of the Community Preservation Committee for your good work and support of housing issues that are so important to our Community. None of these things would happen without your help! Sincerely, Jillian Douglass, Chair Brewster Housing Partnership Office of: Board of Selectmen Town Administrator Town of Brewster 2198 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631-1898 Phone: (508) 896-3701 Fax: (508) 896-8089 MEMORANDUM TO: Select Board FROM: Peter Lombardi, Town Administrator RE: Status Update on Potential Town Acquisition of Cape Cod Sea Camps Properties DATE: October 29, 2021 Following the affirmative votes by Brewster voters at Town Meeting on September 26 and on the ballot measures at the local election on October 5 to acquire both Cape Cod Sea Camps properties, Town Administration continues to work through standard due diligence as outlined in the purchase and sale agreements between the Town and Sellers including 21E site inspections and updated title research. We have also been working closely with our financial advisors to issue the $24M in excluded debt necessary to finance both acquisitions by the November 30 closing deadline. Recognizing residents are interested in understanding next steps leading up to acquisition and shortly thereafter, here is a preliminary project timeline of what is anticipated to occur over the next several months: November 2021 • Officially acquire both properties – tentative November 23 closing date • Implement interim property management plan and insure properties • Continue planning for December 11 Open House for residents at Bay property – make formal announcement, including pre-registration details • Re-appropriate $185k in funding for consulting services to support new committees (Special Town Meeting – Article 3) December 2021 • Host Open House at Bay property • Launch online donation option for residents interested in gifting funds to the Town to help cover acquisition costs • Develop and approve charges for new Sea Camps Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committees • Begin development of scope of work for consulting services to support new committees Office of: Select Board Town Administrator January 2022 • Solicit letters of interest to serve on new committees and begin candidate review process • Finalize scope of work for consulting services and issue solicitation February 2022 • Appoint members to new committees • Review responses to consulting services solicitation and select preferred firm(s) March 2022 • Hold first committee meetings and begin determining comprehensive planning timelines and community outreach workplans – probability that Long Pond process will be expedited based on existing uses and definition of proposed partnerships with Brewster Conservation Trust and Mass Audubon • Start work on short-term public access plan for Spring 2022 and beyond • Review findings of Brewster Elementary School Consolidation Feasibility Study and consider implications on Bay Parcel Comprehensive Planning process Cape Cod Sea Camps Open House – Update for Select Board 11.1.21 Cape Cod (Brewster) Sea Camps Open House Saturday 12-11-21 (Storm date Sunday 12-12-21) Rain, Shine, Snow *Dress for the weather Hours 10 AM – 3 PM Purpose: Provide an opportunity to open the Sea Camps properties to the Public. The community has invested in these properties and need to experience all they have to offer. This first look will give community members and stakeholders an opportunity to see what they voted for , creating ideas of future uses of the Sea Camps properties. The Open House will consist of organized tours and will be open to Brewster residents only. Pre-registration will be required, possibly using a platform such as Eventbrite. The tours will be exclusively on the Bay property. Logistics make it difficult to visit the Pond property; however the drone video of the Pond parcel will be available on the Town website. Tours will be provided using 12 CCRTA buses/vans (10-12 passenger vehicles). Each tour will include about 30 visitors and last approximately 1 hour. We will be able to accommodate a total of 20 tours throughout the day. This will allow approximately 600 visitors to register. Important Note: There will be additional opportunities in the spring for visits and tours of the property for those who can’t attend in December. The tour will include 6 areas: Main Building, Dining Hall, Boathouse, Beach, Pool, Art Center. Visitors will be able to see the tennis courts when they go to the Beach and Boathouse and will have opportunity to see the large recreational fields walking to and from the parking area. Each of the 6 areas will have 2 volunteer Docents to describe the history of the building (fun facts, date built, previous use at the camp) and answer any questions. Docents will have scripts/talking points and a FAQ sheet to answer anticipated questions. CERT volunteers will manage parking and Police details will coordinate traffic on 6A. Pre-tours will be taking place within the next month with select Town staff and boards/committees. Local legislators who represent Brewster will be invited to either join the pre -tour or take part in the Open House. Since the event is for Brewster residents, the outreach will be on the Town website, social media page, Town email list, and a small item in the Cape Codder. Visitors will be encouraged to save their ideas and suggestions for the future uses of the Sea Camps properties for the upcoming Public Engagement process when all interested parties will have a chance to particip ate. Staff and volunteers will not be able to document any ideas or suggestions at the time of the tour. Brewster Housing Partnership Charge The Brewster Housing Partnership was established to provide a local entity interested in and advocating- for local affordable housing initiatives in accordance with the guidelines and framework of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. The partnership continues to provide input and coordination whenever a private comprehensive permit application comes before the Town and frequently comments on other projects, programs, and policies, including Community Preservation expenditures which could affect the Town’s Subsidized Housing Inventory. The committee consists of seven members appointed to three-year terms. FY22-23 Select Board Strategic Plan FINAL 10.18.21 Vision Building Block Goal #Goal Description Timeline Vision Plan FY21-22 SB Plan Primary Responsible Party Other Key Stakeholders Cape Cod Sea Camps SC-1 Seek to acquire Sea Camps properties for public access and use, including property inspections and all necessary coordination with legal counsel and relevant consultants FY22 X Town Administration Select Board; Finance Team SC-2 Complete building inventories and develop/implement short-term property management plan FY22 Town Administration Public Safety Team; Human Resources SC-3 Develop charge and appoint Sea Camps Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committees FY22 Town Administration & Select Board N/A SC-4 Determine interim public access/use plans and implement as soon as possible FY22 X Town Administration & Select Board Sea Camps Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committees & Staff Liaisons SC-5 Develop Scope of Work for Comprehensive Plans (to include analyses of both Sea Camps parcels as well as Town Hall, Council on Aging, Eddy School, Spruce Hill, and Robinson properties), engage the services of an interdisciplinary team of professionals to assist the committees, and launch community planning processes FY22-23 X Town Administration & Select Board Sea Camps Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committees & Staff Liaisons SC-6 Continue to explore potential short- and long-term partnerships that may mitigate acquisition costs or operating expenses and may provide enhanced services, programs, or amenities to residents FY22-23 X Town Administration & Select Board Sea Camps Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committees & Staff Liaisons Community Character CC-1 Develop 5-year Community Preservation Plan soliciting input from key stakeholders, consider potential changes to fund allocation formula, and establish a framework for vetting regional project funding requests FY22 X Community Preservation Committee Select Board; Finance Committee; Open Space Committee; Affordable Housing Trust; Historical Commission; Recreation Commission CC-2 Identify and examine potential local tax relief policy options FY22-23 X X Tax Relief Working Group Select Board; Finance Committee; Board of Assessors; Brewster Association of Part-Time Residents CC-3 Provide education and training to Town officials and residents about issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion FY22-23 X Town Administration & Select Board Affordable Housing Trust; All Citizens Access Committee; Police Chief; Human Resources Open Space OS-1 Seek adoption of Drummer Boy Park Master Plan, develop Management Plan, and implement both (in phases) in coordination with Wing Island boardwalk project FY22-23 X X Town Administration Select Board; Drummer Boy Park Advisory Committee; Department of Natural Resources; Recreation Department; Department of Public Works OS-2 Consider need for and structure of new Parks & Recreation Department responsible for management of Drummer Boy Park, Sea Camps, and other existing recreational amenities/programs FY23 Town Administration Select Board; Recreation Commission & Dept; Natural Resources Commission & Dept; Department of Public Works Housing H-1 Identify Affordable Housing Trust operating/capital needs and develop funding plan FY22 X X Affordable Housing Trust & Finance Team Select Board; Finance Committee H-2 Complete Housing Production Plan FY22 X X Housing Coordinator Town Administration; Housing Partnership; Affordable Housing Trust; Select Board; Planning Board H-3 Develop affordable housing off Millstone Road FY22-23 X X Affordable Housing Trust Select Board; Community Preservation Committee; Town Administration; Housing Coordinator Local Economy LE-1 Launch electronic permitting platform FY22 X X Town Administration IT Director; Building Dept; Health Dept; Planning Dept LE-2 Host semi-annual roundtable with Town officials, Chamber of Commerce, and local business community to build on increased outreach and communication developed during pandemic FY22 X Town Administration Select Board Coastal Management CM-1 Complete design and permitting of Wing Island boardwalk FY22-23 X X Town Administration Natural Resources Commission & Dept 1 FY22-23 Select Board Strategic Plan FINAL 10.18.21 Vision Building Block Goal #Goal Description Timeline Vision Plan FY21-22 SB Plan Primary Responsible Party Other Key Stakeholders Water Resources WR-1 Develop clear timeline/plan for moving water quality initiatives forward and evaluate Town benefits of participating in Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund FY22 X X Water Quality Working Group Select Board WR-2 Develop and propose stormwater management bylaw (MS4 permit)FY22 X X Stormwater Working Group Planning Board; Select Board Community Infrastructure CI-1 Complete Hazard Mitigation Plan FY22 X X Town Administration Planning Board & Dept; Dept of Public Works; Natural Resources Dept; Water Dept; Fire Dept; Health Dept; Water Dept; Building Dept CI-2 Complete comprehensive assessment of Captains Golf operations, finances, and capital needs, and determine feasibility of transitioning to enterprise fund FY22 X Finance Team Select Board; Golf Commission & Dept; Finance Committee CI-3 Complete School Consolidation Feasibility Study and work with key stakeholders to determine appropriate next steps in coordination with Sea Camps Master Planning process FY22-23 X Nauset School Officials Town Administration; Select Board; Sea Camps Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committees & Staff Liaisons CI-4 Solicit resident feedback on Millstone Road project and develop Road Capital Prioritization Plan FY22-23 X X Town Administration & Dept of Public Works Select Board; Capital Planning Committee CI-5 Continue hydration station installation project FY22-23 Town Administration Select Board; Recycling Committee; Water Commission & Dept; Facilities Manager CI-6 Develop net zero energy roadmap FY23 Town Administration Energy Committee & Manager; Facilities Manager Governance G-1 Enhance school budget information and clarity by working diligently with the Nauset Regional School Committee, new Nauset Regional School Administration, Brewster School Committee, and Brewster Finance Committee FY22 X Select Board & Finance Committee Nauset Regional School Committee; Brewster School Committee; Nauset School Administration; Town Administration; Finance Team G-2 Launch new, more user friendly Town website FY22 X X Website Working Group Town Administration G-3 Develop and adopt new Select Board Policy on Board/Committee Appointments FY22 Select Board Town Administration G-4 Determine merits of making longer-term changes to traditional municipal service models, including extent of continued expanded remote participation in committee meetings – applying lessons learned from pandemic FY22 X Town Administration Select Board; Dept Heads G-5 Continue to implement Vision Plan and develop Local Comprehensive Plan FY22-23 X X Vision Planning Committee Planning Board; Town Planner; Select Board; Town Administration; Affordable Housing Trust; Open Space Committee G-6 Develop and launch new operating and capital budget platform to improve accessibility and transparency of Town finances FY22-23 X X Finance Team Select Board; Finance Committee G-7 Support new Human Resource Department in: 1. Implementing findings from HR audit 2. Continuing to monitor and support employee wellness 3. Creating programs to recognize Town volunteers for their service to the community 4. Examining need to increase organizational capacity in certain key areas to meet expanding service and project demands FY22-23 X X Town Administration Select Board; Human Resources G-8 Develop and implement comprehensive strategy regarding use of American Rescue Plan Act funds FY22-23 Town Administration Finance Team; Select Board 2