HomeMy Public PortalAboutHousing Partnership -- 2021-08-19 Minutes Brewster Housing Partnership
Minutes 8/ 19/21
Present : Lisa Forhan, Vanessa Greene, Sarah Robinson, Jillian Douglas, Diane Pansire , Ralph
Marotti
Guests : Donna Kalinick, Asst. Town Administrator, Anne McManus and Heather Kelsey
(Latham Centers , Inc . )
1 . Call to Order - 6 : 00
2 . Declaration of a Quorum- Quorum was present
3 . Meeting Participation Statement
4 . Review and discuss housing-related CPA applications for comment and
recommendation to Community Preservation Committee :
A . $150,000 request submitted by Latham Centers Inc . to apply towards
development costs associated with renovating the structure (s) at 1439 Main
Street to produce 7 dormitory-style affordable dwelling units for Latham
clients and staff - Ms . McManus and Ms . Kelsey answered questions regarding
the proposed project creating 7 units for " transitional age" (17-22) year old
individuals with developmental/ intellectual disabilities . 1 of the 7 units would
be for staff on site . Details of the project as follows :
• Students will be living in studio apartments for no longer than 2 years;
• Some, but not all, will be Latham students
• Program design is a result of an identified need
• Abutting neighbors are aware of the plans to renovate
• Progam expects to include students from the Cape primarily, unless
there are vacancies
• Funding will come from school districts, students will be involved in
vocational activities to earn income and leave the program with a " nest
egg" to secure housing later
• Staff will be present 24/ 7. Staff will assist with transportation.
• Latham staff will work with the town to add the units to the town s
subsidized housing inventory .
The Partnership voted to recommend to the CPA they support the request.
B . $25,000 request submitted by Brewster Housing Coordinator Jill Scalise &
Assstant Town Administrator Donna Kalinicic for contract services to assist in the
update of Brewster' s Housing Production Plan. Discussion included :
• The current Housing Production Plan expires in June, 2022
• New census data can inform the new plan
• Covid impacts on the housing market should be included
• Many of the goals of the last HPP have been met; should consider new
goals (including workforce housing)
• Jillian commended the town staff for the work done in support of the
housing initiatives in the last HPP .
The Partnership voted to recommend that the CPA support the request.
5 . Updates from Housing Coordinator - full report attached . Highlights and
discussion included
• Housing coordinator has received a significant increase in the number of
calls requesting information and housing assistance
• Serenity - 25 of the 41 units have been leased
6 . Updates from Standing Committee Liaisons
a . Affordable Housing Trust - currently working on RFP for Millstone
b . CPC -
7. Discussion of an alternative reference for the pending development project between
between Ocean Edge Golf Course & Millstone Road - no concensus
8 . Scheduling of future discussions related to potential rationale and/ or criteria for
Local or Regional Preference in Brewster-Sponsored housing projects and programs
• Fayth Ellis meeting with other committees to discuss; Jill will contact
Fayth
9 . For Your Information - Special Town meeting regarding the Town purchase of the
Cape Cod Sea Camps property will be held 9/ 25 / 21 at 10 : 00 a . m. ; Special Election on
10/ 5
10 . Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair - There were none .
11 . Approval of Minutes from previous meeting - Minutes were approved with the
addition of attendees .
7 . Schedule Next Meeting - 9 / 23 / 21 at 6 : 00 p . m. via Zoom.
8 . Adjournment - 7: 27 p . m.