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Brewster Town Hall
2198 Main Street
February 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM
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Community
Preservation
Committee
Faythe Ellis
Chair
Sarah Robinson
Vice Chair
Sharon Marotti
Treasurer
Elizabeth Taylor
Clerk
Roland Bassett Jr.
Christine Boucher
Bruce Evans
Peggy Jablonski
Paul Ruchinskas
CPC Assistant
Beth Devine
1.Call to order
2.Meeting participation statement
3.Declaration of a quorum
4.Public Announcements and Comment – Members of the public can address the Community
Preservation Committee on matters not on the meeting’s agenda for a maximum of 3-5
minutes at the Chair’s discretion. Under the Open Meeting Law, the CPC is unable to reply,
but may add items presented to a future agenda
5.Discussion and possible vote on funding recommendation (amount, source,
stipulations, liaison) for application from Brewster Council on Aging for $9,670
toward accessible outdoor furniture for Freeman’s fields
6.Review of last meeting’s funding recommendation motions and possible
amendments for clarity
7.Appointment of liaison to Juniper Hill Wellfleet project
8.Discussion and possible vote on draft warrant article for Spring Town Meeting
9.Financial Update including housing focused discussion
10.Discussion and possible vote on draft award letters
11.Approval of minutes from 1/25/23
12.Project updates
13.Items not reasonably anticipated by the Chair
14.Announcements
15.Next meeting: Marh 8, 2023
16.Motion to Adjourn
Date Posted: Date Revised:
2/17/23
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUNDING (Annual Town Meeting)
ARTICLE NO.X : To see if the Town will vote to act on the report of the Community Preservation
Committee on the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Preservation Budget and to appropriate or
reserve for later appropriation monies from the Community Preservation Fund annual revenues
or available funds for the administrative and operating expenses of the Community
Preservation Committee, the undertaking of Community Preservation Projects and all other
necessary and proper expenses for the year, with each item considered a separate
appropriation to be spent by the Community Preservation Committee, all as set forth below:
Estimated revenues FY24
a. Estimated FY24 tax surcharge $1,223,691
b. Estimated FY24 state contribution (25%) $ 358,153
c. FY24 Estimated Total: $1,581,844
FY24 Appropriations and Allocations
d. Historic Preservation Reserve appropriation (10%) $158,184
e. Community Housing Reserve appropriation (10%) $158,184
f. Open Space/Recreation Reserve appropriation (10%) $158,184
g. Budgeted Reserve (65%) $1,028,199
h. Administrative Expense (Budgeted Reserve) ( 5%) $ 79,092
i. Total $1,581,844
Purpose Item Funding Source(s) Amount
1 Historic Preservation
a.Designated Reserves for
Historic Preservation
Transfer to reserve
from estimated annual
revenues in accordance
with G.L. c.44B, §6
Fiscal Year 2024 CPA
estimated annual
revenues
$158,184
Sub-total $158,184
2 Community Housing
a.Town of Brewster Town
Administration-
Housing Coordinator
Payroll and operating
costs for Part Time
Housing Coordinator
position to assist public
with affordable
housing program
Undesignated
Reserve for
Affordable Housing,
Recreation and
Historic
Preservation
$70,850
b.Friends or Relatives with
Autism & Related
Disabilities (FORWARD) -
8 units of affordable
rental housing in
Dennis for
Undesignated
Reserve for
Affordable Housing,
Recreation and
$125,000
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FORWARD at the Rock
Phase II
developmentally
disabled adults
Historic
Preservation
c.Housing Assistance
Corporation (HAC) – 107
Main Street, Orleans
Affordable Rental Housing
14 units of affordable
rental housing in
Orleans
Undesignated
Reserve for
Affordable Housing,
Recreation and
Historic
Preservation
$55,000
d.Preservation of
Affordable Housing Inc.
(POAH) and Community
Development Partnership
(CDP) – Juniper Hill in
Wellfleet
46 units of affordable
rental housing in
Wellfleet
Undesignated
Reserve for
Affordable Housing,
Recreation and
Historic
Preservation
$55,000
e.Designated reserves for
Housing
Transfer to reserve
from estimated annual
revenues in accordance
with G.L. c.44B, §6
Fiscal Year 2024 CPA
estimated annual
revenues
$158,184
Sub-total $464,034
3 Open Space
a. Community
Preservation Bonded
Debt Service
Payment of debt
principal and interest
for the BBJ Property,
and Bates Property
bonds
$158,184 from Fiscal
Year 2024 CPA
estimated annual
revenues and
$31,449 from
Designated Reserves
for Open Space
$189,633
Sub-total $189,633
4 Budgeted Reserve
a.Administration Expense Administration and
operating expenses for
Community
Preservation
Committee
Fiscal Year 2024 CPA
estimated annual
revenues
$79,092
b. Brewster Council on
Aging – Accessible
outdoor furniture for
Freeman’s Fields
Purchase and
installation of
accessible benches and
picnic tables
Undesignated
Reserve for
Affordable Housing,
Recreation and
Historic
Preservation
$9,670
(To be
voted at
2/22/23
meeting)
c. Designated for Budgeted
Reserve
Transfer to reserve
from estimated annual
Fiscal Year 2024 CPA
estimated annual
revenues
$1,028,199
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revenues in accordance
with G.L. c.44B, §6
Sub-total $1,116,961
Grand Total $1,928,812
For Fiscal Year 2024 Community Preservation purposes, each item is considered a separate
appropriation to be spent by the Community Preservation Committee; provided however, that
the above expenditures may be conditional on the grant or acceptance of appropriate historic
preservation restrictions for historic resources, open space restrictions for open space reserves,
and housing restrictions for community housing, running in favor of an entity authorized by the
Commonwealth to hold such restrictions for such expenditures, meeting the requirements of
G.L. c.184 and G.L. c.44B, Section 12, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to convey or
accept such restrictions;
And further, any revenues received in excess of the estimated receipts are transferred to their
respective reserve fund balance(s) for future appropriation using the allocation formula of 10%
Open Space/Recreation, 10% Housing, 10% Historical and 70% for Budgeted Reserve for CPA.
Or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Community Preservation Committee) (Majority Vote Required)
COMMENT
In May of 2005, Brewster voters approved a ballot question which allowed for the adoption of
the modified Community Preservation Act (CPA). The act appropriates a 3% surcharge on the
town’s real estate tax revenues, which are reserved in a special fund in order to finance
projects and programs for the purposes of preservation of open space, recreation, community
housing, and historic preservation. Brewster is also eligible to receive up to 100% in matching
funds from the State, although we anticipate a reduced reimbursement rate from the State for
Fiscal Year 2024, which is projected at 25%. In Fall 2022 Brewster adopted, through a local
bylaw, a distribution schedule for the annual CPA funds beginning in FY24 as follows: 10% of the
funds for open space and recreation, 10% for community housing, 10% for historic
preservation, and the 70% undesignated reserve balance is available for any CPA eligible
project. The 2022 bylaw also established a non-binding 2023-2027 Target Allocation Policy as
follows: 30% for Open Space, 30% for community housing, 10% historic preservation, 10%
recreation, and 20% for any CPA eligible project.
2.Community Housing:
a. Town of Brewster- Housing Coordinator – This item will fund the part-time Housing
Coordinator position. The Community Preservation Committee has supported the Housing
Coordinator position since 2017. The hiring of a housing coordinator was identified as a key
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strategy in the Brewster Housing Production Plan. The Housing Coordinator holds hours for the
public weekly, supports multiple town committees, including the Housing Trust and Housing
Partnership, works with regional housing agencies and organizations in town to promote
housing choice. The Housing Coordinator is an integral part of the Town housing efforts,
outlined in both the Town Vision Plan and the Select Board strategic plan. The Housing
Coordinator helps to acquire, create, preserve and support community housing. The FY24
request is to fund the position at 30 hours per week with the CPC providing funding for the
salary and the Town providing funding for all benefits of the position. Our housing program
continues to be a partnership of many town entities.
Total Project Cost: $ 105,000 CPC Request: $ 70,580 CPC Vote: 9-0-0
b. Friends or Relatives with Autism & Related Disabilities (FORWARD) - FORWARD at the Rock
Phase II - The project is new construction of eight affordable and supportive one-bedroom
apartments at 131 Hokum Rock Road in Dennis to be completed in 2024. The housing is for
Cape Codders with autism and related disabilities who can live independently. These
individuals still need supportive services, health and safety supervision and access to 24 hour
emergency response, but do not require a congregate setting with round the clock staffing. All
apartments will be built at ground level, and all will be barrier free, fully accessible, and
designed to accommodate the sensory needs of residents with developmental disabilities.
Supportive services will be provided by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental
Disabilities (DDS) which will select and place all residents. Affordability is restricted to incomes
less than 30% of Area Median Income and all rents will be subsidized through project-based
vouchers. FORWARD has been awarded CPA funding from Dennis ($685,000). Besides this
Brewster request, FORWARD has applied for CPA funds from Yarmouth and Barnstable to be
decided at Spring Town Meeting. FORWARD also plans to submit CPA grant applications to
Orleans, Sandwich and Bourne. FORWARD is seeking $120,000 of Brewster CPA funds for hard
construction expenses. The amount requested includes a $5,000 set-aside for CPC legal
expenses related to the award.
Total Project Cost: $4,325,000 CPC Request: $125,000 CPC Vote: 7-2-0
c.Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) – 107 Main Street, Orleans Affordable Rental
Housing – The project at 107 Main Street in Orleans will be a high-quality affordable rental
community with 14 rental units in a single structure with three sections in the style of a
historic Cape Cod home to be completed in 2023. All 14 units will be affordable to
households earning up to 80% of area median income, in accordance with applicable state
regulations and guidelines. The proposed project will be an asset to the surrounding
neighborhood. It is well designed both architecturally and environmentally and fits well
within the context of the area in which it will be located; the location is an excellent smart
growth site close to downtown Orleans and various amenities. HAC did not originally intend
to request CPA funds from surrounding towns, but construction cost escalation over the
past year created a funding gap on the project. Besides this Brewster request, HAC has
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applied for CPA funds from Eastham ($100,000), Chatham ($100,000) and plans to apply to
Harwich. Wellfleet declined the funding request. HAC is seeking $50,000 of Brewster CPA
funds for hard construction expenses. The CPC amount requested includes an additional $5,000 to
be set aside to pay for Brewster CPC legal expenses related to the award.
Total Project Cost: $6,764,786 CPC Request: $55,000 CPC Vote: 6-1-1
d. Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc. (POAH) and Community Development Partnership
(CDP) – Juniper Hill in Wellfleet - Juniper Hill is the proposed development of 46 affordable
housing units located at 95 Lawrence Road in Wellfleet to be completed in 2025. Juniper Hill
will be the first such housing development in decades in Wellfleet that can serve populations
and stabilize the regional economy. The Town of Wellfleet recognized this need as it released a
9 acre town owned lot for development in 2021 and designated POAH and CDP as joint
developers in December 2021. The property will be divided into 2 parts: an Upper Village of 22
two bedroom and three bedroom town homes oriented for family housing , and a Lower Village
with a multifamily elevator building consisting of 24 one and two bedroom flats. 35 of the 46
apartments will be targeted for families earning at or below 80% area median income (AMI),
with the remaining workforce apartments intended as “workforce” housing for households
earning up to 120% AMI. Wellfleet is contributing $1.5 Million in CPA funding to this project.
Besides this Brewster request, POAH/CDP have requested CPA funds from Orleans ($100,000)
and Provincetown ($100,000) The CPC is recommending approval of $50,000 in Brewster CPA
funds to POAH/CDP for hard construction costs excluding apartments intended for families
earning more than 110% AMI.
Total Project Cost: $32,128,643 CPC Request: $55,000 CPC Vote: 8-0-0
3. Open Space:
a. Community Preservation Bonded Debt Service- This item pays for the $196,658 in FY 2024
principal and interest on 3 CPA (BBJ 1 and 2 and Bates) open space acquisitions that were
financed via long term bonding.
4. Reserves for Community Preservation:
a. Administrative Expense- This item will fund the costs associated with general administrative
and operating expenses, including but not limited to legal and other professional consulting
services, related to carrying out the operations of the Community Preservation Committee. The
Community Preservation Act allows up to 5 % of expected annual revenues for this purpose.
b. Brewster Council on Aging – Accessible outdoor furniture for Freeman’s Fields – This item
will fund the cost of 8 weather resistant accessible benches and 2 picnic tables at Freeman’s
Way fields to provide opportunities for exercise, socialization and intergenerational activities
for residents. The installation will increase accessibility and enhance the improvements for this
complex planned by the DPW and Recreation Department.
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Total project cost: $9,670 Funding requested: $9,670 CPC vote:
Community Preservation Committee: FY24 Forecast as of 2/13/2023
3,435,339$
1,223,691$
358,153$
1,581,844$
Pre FY24
10%10%10%
Open Space/Recreation Housing Historical
$ 1,933,167 $ 130,859 $ 287,924 $ - $ 1,083,388 3,435,338.61$
$ 158,184 $ 158,184 $ 158,184 $ 1,107,291 1,581,844.03$
$ 2,091,351 $ 289,043 $ 446,109 $ 1,107,291 $ 1,083,388
Open Space Housing Historical "30%"
$ (49,050)
$ (94,400)
$ (46,183)
79,092$
Requests for Spring 2023 TM (Pending /Approved )
Housing Coordinator (70,580)(70,580)$
(55,000)$
(55,000)$
(125,000)$
Total YTD Obligations - fy24 $ (189,633) $ - $ - $ 79,092 $ (305,580)
$ 1,901,718 $ 289,043 $ 446,109 $ 1,186,383 $ 777,808 4,601,061.84$
Total net available from all accounts
[4] Open Space carryover is reserved for Open Space only per the original formula.
[1] Balance forwarded estimated from prior year includes all unallocated funds, including unspent amounts from projects and budgeted administrative and professional
(2) State Match revenue is projected at 30%
[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 $4,350 state
Coalition dues.
Budgeted Reserved for
CPA
Undesignated Fund
Balance (5)
FY-23 Carryover balances from FY23 including Actual
Unreserved Open Space Fund Balance with Original Match(4)
FY-24 Estimated revenue
FY-23 Estimated total balance forwarded [1]:
FY-24 Estimated local tax revenue:
FY-24 Estimated State contribution [2]:
Total FY-24 Estimated funds available:
[5] Reserved for Rec, Housing and Historic
Juniper Hill Wellfleet ($100,000)
FORWARD Phase 2 ($120,000)
Accessible Outdoor Furniture ($9670)
FY-24 Estimated Funds available
fy24 Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance as of 07/01/2023 with
Adjustments
FY-24 obligations as of 07/01/2023
BBJ Property Bond #1
BBJ Property Bond #2
Bates Property Bond
Administration Expense [3]
107 Main Street Orleans ($50,000)
BONDS
BONDS
Housing Trust 5 Year-Plan FY23-27
11.16.22
FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27
Carryforward Balance 1,195,879 1,190,879 893,879 714,569 1,053,821
Anticipated Revenues 1,891,900 2,870,580 2,344,461 2,519,557 2,425,927
Appropriations 1,896,900 3,167,580 2,523,771 2,180,304 2,567,196
End Balance 1,190,879 893,879 714,569 1,053,821 912,553
FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27
Projects:Funding Source
Housing Coordinator CPA- Salary Only 66,900 70,580 74,461 78,557 82,877 Benefits paid by the Town-approx. 35K/ year
Housing Program Asst.BAHT Salary Only -42,000 44,310 46,747 49,318 19 Hours- new non-benefitted position
Rental Assistance CPA 150,000 150,000 150,000
Preservaton of SHI Homes CPA 300,000 200,000
Buy Down Program CPA 300,000 300,000
Housing Production Plan CPA 30,000
212 Yankee Drive BAHT 75,000
Town Development of Other Properties BAHT 500,000 500,000
Outside Applications for Funding BAHT 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Millstone Road Community Housing CPA/BAHT 1,000,000
Legal Expenses CPA/BAHT 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Housing Rehabilitation-Child Care Vouchers CDBG-Regional Grant 1,300,000 1,500,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 Town is lead community for Dennis, Wellfleet and Brewster
Total Appropriations:1,896,900 3,167,580 2,523,771 2,180,304 2,567,196
Sources
Short Term Rentals Allocation 375,000 400,000 420,000 441,000 463,050 Financial Forecast 5% escalator
CPA Housing Coord. Wages 66,900 70,580 74,461 78,557 82,877
CPA Rental Assistance 150,000 150,000 150,000
CPA for SHI Homes -200,000
Proceeds on Re-sale of SHI Homes 150,000
CPA Buy Down 300,000 300,000
CPA Housing Production Plan 30,000
CPA Millstone Rd. Community Housing 250,000
Grants & Donations
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)1,300,000 1,500,000 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,700,000
Total Revenues:1,891,900 2,870,580 2,344,461 2,519,557 2,425,927
CPA Rev 216,900 820,580 224,461 378,557 262,877
CPA Exp 516,900 570,580 224,461 378,557 262,877 390,675.00 5 year average
Estimated annual CPA revenue 1,492,304 1,529,612 1,567,852 1,607,048 1,647,225
Target Allocation Policy- Housing 30%447,691 458,884 470,356 482,115 494,167
TAP - Open Space 30%447,691 458,884 470,356 482,115 494,167
TAP - Recreation 10%149,230 152,961 156,785 160,705 164,722
TAP- Historic 10%149,230 152,961 156,785 160,705 164,722
CPA Recommended 20%298,461 305,922 313,570 321,410 329,445
1,492,304 1,529,612 1,567,852 1,607,048 1,647,225
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2198 Main Street
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898
(508) 896-3701
FAX (508) 896-8089
Community Preservation
Committee
February 17, 2023
Mr. Peter Lombardi
Brewster Town Hall
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
RE: Part-Time Housing Coordinator
Dear Mr. Lombardi:
I am pleased to inform you that on January 25, 2023, the Brewster Community Preservation
Committee (CPC) voted to recommend approval to Brewster Town Meeting of your funding
request for $70,580 to continue the Part-Time Housing Coordinator position for FY 2023
(Project) as described in the application dated December 1, 2022. Should Brewster Town Meeting
on May 1, 2023, vote to approve this request, the funds will be made available to the Town on
July 1, 2023, as described below.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Project is to continue the position of the part-time Housing
Coordinator. This request is for the CPC to fund the position at 30 hours and the Town to fund
the benefits for the position. The position is necessary to provide programmatic and
administrative support to the CPC, the Local Housing Partnership, the Housing Trust, and
members of the public with the myriad of issues and organizations related to affordable housing
and to help the Town work toward the goal of having at least 10% of its year-round housing
stock be designated as affordable. The Housing Coordinator position is the keystone to
continuing the critical housing work in our community that the Town of Brewster is committed
to and that has occurred since the creation of this position.
The specifics of the Project and the job description are more fully described in the
Community Preservation funding application dated December 1, 2022. That
application is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY: The Project complies with the provisions of the Community
Preservation Act (“CPA”), G.L. c. 44B, §5(b)(2), which provides that CPA funds may be
expended “for the acquisition, creation, preservation and support of community housing.”
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The CPC determined that CPA funds may properly be used to retain a Housing Coordinator as
“support of community housing” as the primary duty of the Housing Coordinator, as described
in the job function, is to directly support the Town in acquiring and creating affordable housing
and/or assisting in affordable housing programs and/or low-income households. There are many
municipalities that retain housing coordinators and/or specialists with the use of CPA funds.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The funds will be made available to the Town under the
following terms and conditions:
1)All work shall be performed in accordance with the scope of work identified in the
attached job description for the position.
2)As this will be a Town staff position, payment will be handled via the Town’s normal
payroll process. Any funds not utilized for the Project shall be returned to the CPC’s
Fund Balance Reserved for Community Housing.
3)The Housing Coordinator and Assistant Town Manager shall provide project status
reports/updates to the CPC every three months (i.e., October 1, January 1, April 1, and July
1) until project completion, at which time a final report will be due.
4)The Project must be completed no later than June 30, 2024.
5)The terms and conditions herein shall be binding on the parties unless and until amended, in
writing, by mutual agreement. Any significant change in the approved Project shall require
CPC approval and amendment of this award letter. The CPC Chair shall determine whether
a change is deemed to be significant.
6)The CPC liaison for this project is Bruce Evans – 508-896-9045 and/or
nanumetbruce@gmail.com. Do not hesitate to contact him with any questions or
concerns.
The CPC is pleased to be able to play a role to increase the capacity of the Town to address its
affordable housing needs.
If the terms of this award letter are acceptable, please agree and accept by signing electronically
below within 15 days of receipt.
On behalf of the Brewster Community Preservation Committee, thank you and I remain,
Very truly yours,
________________________________________
Faythe Ellis, Chair- Brewster CPC
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AGREED AND ACCEPTED BY THE TOWN OF BREWSTER:
________________________________________
Name: Peter Lombardi Title: Town Manager
DATE:
Cc:
Donna Kalinick, Assistant Town Manager
Mimi Bernardo, Finance Director
Bruce Evans, CPC Liaison
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EXHIBIT A
Application dated 12/1/2022 for Part-Time Housing Coordinator on file with Community
Preservation Committee
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Position Title: Housing Coordinator Grade Level: Personnel
Bylaw
8
Department Planning Date: August 2020
Reports to: Town Planner FLSA Status Exempt
Statement of Duties: Employee is to perform responsible professional, technical, and administrative work in
providing support services for housing-related programs, projects and activities; all other related work as
required. The Housing Coordinator is responsible for housing related services assigned through the Town Planner
for the Town of Brewster Affordable Housing Trust, Housing Partnership, the Community Preservation Committee
and other boards and committees that have affordable housing initiatives.
Supervision Required: Under general supervision of the Town Planner, and in accordance with state and local
laws and regulations. In coordination with the Town Planner and Assistant Town Administrator the employee will
develop an annual work plan and complete the work in accordance with established departmental policies and
standards. The employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments
independently with specific instruction, as needed. The employee may supervise the work of various technical
contractors.
Confidentiality: The work requires examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding
individual problems, situations, or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or
accepted practices. Employee may have access to some confidential information that is obtained during
performance of essential functions. Discretion regarding sensitive information is critical.
Judgment: State and Regional housing guidelines include a large body of policies, practices, and precedents,
which may be complex or conflicting, at times. Judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine
appropriate actions. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in conjunction with procedural
concerns in decision making. Requires understanding, interpreting and applying State and local regulations to
ensure that department operations are in compliance.
Work Environment: Employee performs work in a typical office setting with frequent interruptions and no
occupational risk to the employee.
Nature and Purpose of Relationships: Contacts are primarily with co-workers, the public, and State and Regional
agencies involving frequent explanation, discussion or interpretation of affordable housing practices, procedures,
regulations and guidelines. Other regular contacts are with service recipients and employees of outside
organizations such as vendors, banks and/or developers/ contractors. More than ordinary courtesy, tact and
diplomacy may be required to resolve complaints. Employee will coordinate with Town Planner and/or Assistant
Town Administrator before furnishing news media with information such as meeting agendas, project details or
departmental procedures.
Accountability: Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment could result in excessive cost, delay
of service delivery or legal repercussions to the Town.
Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may
be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
1.Provides housing related support services for the Affordable Housing Trust, Housing Partnership,
Community Preservation Committee (CPC), and the Planning Board, as appropriate.
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2.Coordinates and assists in setting annual priorities for the implementation of the Affordable Housing
Production plan.
3.Researches housing programs, issues and concerns then compiles housing information and creates materials
such as FAQ/fact sheets, housing memos, and program support documents.
4.Administers housing assistance programs such as the CPC Homeowner Buy-Down Program and other town
supported housing assistance projects.
5.Maintains an inventory of the Town’s Subsidized Housing Inventory and monitors compliance with
affordability requirements. Communicates with Dept. of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)
about SHI. Assists SHI homeowners as needed.
6.Identifies affordable housing opportunities such as maintaining a list of town owned vacant parcels;
identifying possible public private partnerships for housing; and seeking available housing grant
opportunities.
7.With respect to any Town-initiated affordable housing projects, assists the Affordable Housing Trust,
Planning Department, CPC, and Housing Partnership in developing scope, schedule and terms of requests
for proposals (RFPs) and other project documents, coordinates review by other town boards and
departments, and public comment. Coordinates plan review with technical experts and consulting
engineers, as needed.
8.Attends regular meetings of the Affordable Housing Trust and Partnership. Attend other Boards or
Committee meetings as needed. Prepares support materials as needed.
9.Assists the Town Planner in preparing and/or reviewing proposed zoning bylaw amendments and
amendments to specific Board’s rules and regulations.
10.Provides outreach to the community about housing programs and opportunities. Efforts include creating and
updating a community outreach list, holding information sessions, making website postings, designing
flyers and writing emails. Assists in development and execution of housing-related public educational
programs/events.
11.Responds to questions and requests for information from the public and other town departments. Provides
guidance and technical assistance as necessary. Refers residents to appropriate services.
12.Collaborates with local housing organizations and neighboring towns. Attends regional and professional
development meetings as necessary.
13.Keeps current with state and federal housing policy issues.
14.Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Position requires an Associate’s degree in government, municipal planning, business
or related field, 1 - 3 years’ experience municipal management, housing, planning, procurement or related field; or
any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and
abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
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Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the functions of municipal government, local bylaws, rules and
regulations. Good understanding of affordable housing issues. General understanding of the interaction between
local, state and federal government. General knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws, especially as they apply to
housing and zoning. Good working knowledge of office practices and procedures, forms and equipment.
Ability: Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with the public and other town personnel; ability to
complete multiple tasks in a timely, detailed and accurate manner. Has the ability to work independently and to
maintain sensitive, confidential information.
Skill: Proficient computer skills including word processing and spread sheet applications, organizational skills,
recordkeeping and clerical skills, oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.
Physical Skills: Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of
stooping, walking, and standing. There may also be some occasional lifting of objects such as ledger books,
photocopy and computer paper. Position requires basic motor skills for activities such as: operating a personal
computer and/or most other office equipment, typing and/or word processing, filing, moving objects or sorting of
papers. Employee is required to routinely read documents and reports for understanding and analytical purposes.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used
as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the position change.
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2198 Main Street
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898
(508) 896-3701
FAX (508) 896-8089
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Hybrid Meeting
Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 2023
Present: Community Preservation Committee (CPC) – Chair Faythe Ellis, Vice-Chair Sarah Robinson,
Treasurer Sharon Marotti, Clerk Elizabeth Taylor, Roland Bassett, Christine Boucher, Bruce Evans,
Paul Ruchinskas (4:12)
Absent: Peggy Jablonski
Also Present: Cynthia Bingham, Select Board; Donna Kalinick, Assistant Town Manager
Chair Ellis called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm and announced a quorum.
Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting will be conducted in person and via remote means, in accordance with applicable
law. This means that members of the public body may access this meeting in person, or via virtual means. In person attendance will be at
the meeting location listed above, and it is possible that any or all members of the public body may attend remotely. No in-person
attendance of members of the public will be permitted, and public participation in any public hearing conducted during this meeting shall
be by remote means only.
1.Public Announcements and Comment- none
2.Financial Update
Faythe said the standard budget was included in the packet with the FY24 forecast a/o 1/25, and she
added in place holders for the Spring Meeting requests the committee will be reviewing over the next
few meetings. On page 8 of the packet, she included the Housing Trust’s financial look ahead. It will be
helpful as a reference in the discussions going forward. No questions.
3.Presentation and discussion of proposed Target Allocation Policy management and tracking
Faythe asked a subcommittee to put this together as part of our 5-year CPA plan. On page 3 of the
packet is the draft of the information provided by the subcommittee. She turned it over to Sharon, Sarah,
and Elizabeth to present. Sharon went over the spreadsheet and said first thing to notice are the carry-
over balances showing current balances, and they will change by year end. We came up with a 5-year
projection based on Mimi’s projections for Housing. Taxes increase 2.5% each year and there’s a state
match of 22.5% each year. The 3rd line is a total of the tax revenue plus the match. At the end of the
year, we end up with a projected balance of $5,490,000 in budgeted reserve. She allocated that out to the
formula which was approved of 30% Open Space, 30% Housing, 10% Historic, 10% Recreation and the
remainder in Budgeted Reserve. Then she added the budgeted reserve allocation plus the percentage and
what would be available with the carry over balances. Sharon then wondered if this is the way the
Approved:
VOTE:
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committee wants to go? What do we want to do with Budgeted Reserve? Will we spend the old
Budgeted Reserve down first? Based on Mimi’s figures, this is the way everything is being allocated
out. Once the FY23 numbers change, all of this will change with it. Sarah is a fan of spending down the
money currently in budgeted reserve. Bruce said the Open Space number looks huge, and with the small
number of parcels available, he can’t imagine reaching this number. Sharon said the price of land has
gone up significantly. Faythe asked about clarifying the handling of future 5-year bonding for Open
Space. Sharon answered that we were taking it off the top for the balances carried forward, and then
netted out the carry over balance.
Faythe said under the statutory formula, the 10% for Open Space is also for Recreation. So, that 10%
bucket is for Open Space and Recreation projects. That would mean we could look at an alternate way
of doing that such as how the Housing Trust approaches their budget. The annual revenue and the target
allocations applied to them. There are two different ways of approaching the target allocation versus the
annual revenue – 30, 30,10, 10, 20. In her opinion, she likes how the Housing Trust does it because it
feels simpler.
Faythe said another conversation for all of us is how we want to deal with the carry over balances –
Open Space which is reserved for Open Space from the prior formula, and then the $1.83M which is the
designated fund balance which can be used for the 3 other categories. Having FY23 actual and then
move to each estimate. Then as each year gets filled in, we put in the actuals through FY27.
Elizabeth said Open Space includes Recreation but only passive. Faythe said under the statutory
formula, Open Space and Recreation are 10%. Faythe said she would get clarification on this, so we are
all on the same page. For the distribution of the $1.83M - record it separately until it is gone.
Paul said he agrees with Sharon that we should use that up as quickly as we can. What we are tracking is
what we are spending in new funds. We’ll have to track it ourselves, that any new requests come out of
that $1.83M until we spend it down. Faythe said she thinks it makes sense for these plans to be as
aligned as they can be using the actuals from FY23 to make it consistent and be able to track it.
Donna Kalinick asked if the FY23 carry forward amounts include the current applications. Sharon
answered the new applications are not accounted for; this is just revenue from FY23. Donna Kalinick
followed up by asking what happens with the balances – you have to account for the debt; and in reality,
the majority of your apps are housing applications. You might need that money to go into one of the
other buckets. So, like the Housing Trust, you have the forecast and then there is the reality. She is sure
Mimi Bernardo will have some thoughts about all of this. Sharon said there is the Budgeted Reserve
which can be used in any bucket. Donna Kalinick said hopefully in a year’s time, the money will be
spent, and you start fresh for the next year. This is complicated. You might need more than one
spreadsheet.
Faythe said she would get a meeting on the books with Mimi and the subcommittee and keep it moving
forward. It will keep evolving.
4.Discussion of Spring Town Meeting warrant article timeline and project review schedule
Faythe said the general overview is the articles are due on Feb 15th; the Housing Partnership has done
their first pass review; Rollie is doing the Rec request tomorrow at their meeting. Tonight, we vote on
the Housing Coordinator Project. Next week all 3 regional projects are coming in front of us. Paul will
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recuse for two of those. Her goal is the Warrant Article draft will be ready after the 2/22 meeting. The
Rec project will be on the 2/22 meeting to present to us. We will be fine getting the article in.
Donna Kalinick said the ATM is May 1 at 6PM with check in at 5PM. She went on to say that with the
calling of a Special Town Meeting, we will have to work out a schedule to get in front of the Finance
Committee and the Select Board. Faythe said she expected that to be the case.
Faythe said at the next meeting we will be reviewing regional housing funding requests that total
$270,000. No further discussion.
5.Discussion and possible vote to pay $4350 in CPA Coalition dues from Administrative funds
Faythe included the invoice from the CPA Coalition.
Motion to approve payment of $4350 from Administrative Funds for our CPA Coalition dues.
MOVED by Roland Bassett. Seconded by Sharon Marotti.
Roll Call Vote: Elizabeth Taylor – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Sharon Marotti – yes, Sarah Robinson
– yes, Christine Boucher – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Chair Ellis - yes.
VOTE 8-yes 0-no
6.Recap of next steps from BAHT/CPC joint meeting
Faythe said Tim sent her the CPC funding request. Donna Kalinick said she couldn’t follow that and
doesn’t think it will help the CPC. She could put it into a spreadsheet if we need that done. Faythe said it
is helpful to break down what the CPC amount is or put in a place holder for future requests such as the
Item 3 Annual Funding Amount. Donna Kalinick said we can have this only be CPA and add in the
annual funding request. She didn’t think they landed on 10% or 30%. Faythe said it does come into play
with those regional requests keeping in mind that the Housing Trust is going to come forward with new
requests. These requests for regional money are outside the purview of the Housing Trust and outside
the Town of Brewster. No further questions.
7.Discussion and possible vote on buydown request for 14 Yankee Drive, Unit 4
Donna Kalinick addressed the committee. She said that Jill spoke about this in depth the last time we
met. This is an official request today. The decision is whether or not the buydown would make it
affordable for someone at 80% of AMI which would be a $50,000 buydown award or whether or not
you would consider the $62,500 which would make it affordable for someone at 70% of AMI which
would expand the pool for eligibility. It also reduces the monthly housing cost to make it is slightly
more affordable. With the costs of everything else going up, it is a recommendation we would make. If
you approve the $62,500, essentially the funding you have in the buydown program will be used up. The
Trust, at their next meeting, will be talking about the buydown program, and we have a request into
Town Counsel to find out if a request comes in between the next funding cycle, if we can fund it within
the Trust. She believes we can. There are HOA fees of approximately $300 on top of the monthly
mortgage payment. Because of the interest rates right now, affordable units are less affordable. There is
potential there could be a little less interest rate, but for the purpose of going through the resale, you
have to use the posted HUD rate. We would then let HAC know, and they would begin marketing the
unit. If there is no buydown, this unit cannot be sold right now and there is a risk of losing it in our
subsidized housing inventory.
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Donna Kalinick said HAC runs a “Ready to Buy” program, and whenever there is a home available, it is
sent out to that group that is already qualified. They can sign up for the lottery. She said maybe not
everyone on that list wants a condo unit, but there are enough people on the list for there to be someone
who wants this unit. The folks on the list are already approved and ready to go.
Paul said originally the $30,000 was an informal limit which worked 14/15 years ago. It is and has been
fundamentally a preservation program. I think we need to tell HAC that the amount should be up to
$62,500 to make it available. And it looks like it would need to be $75,000 for 70% of the median
income. You really want to have as wide a range as possible for marketing. This is a special situation
and things have changed in the last 15 years, and it is what it’s going to take to make this affordable.
Motion to approve up to $62,500 for the buydown.
MOVED by Elizabeth Taylor. Seconded by Roland Bassett.
Roll Call Vote: Elizabeth Taylor – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Sharon Marotti – yes, Sarah Robinson
– yes, Christine Boucher – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Chair Ellis - yes.
VOTE 8-yes 0-no
8.Application review: Presentation of Housing Coordinator funding request followed by CPC
discussion and possible vote on recommendation (amount, conditions, funding source and
liaison)
Donna Kalinick addressed the committee. She has been in front of the committee before for this funding
request. The Housing Coordinator position was first funded in 2017 - at that time, it was a 19-hour
position, then we increased it to 25 hours and now it is a 30 hour position. The funding request is
$70,580. The total cost is $105,000. The delta between that is the benefits for the position which are paid
through the Town Budget.
She then went into some of the accomplishments over the last couple of years. We recently completed
an update of the Housing Production Plan. That effort fell on the shoulders of the Housing Coordinator.
The Housing Production Plan has been certified twice in the last 3 years which is a major
accomplishment. We made a .5 increase in our Affordable Housing Units over that timeframe. The
housing inventory was at 5.31%, it is currently at 6.18% - an almost 1.5% gain over a short period of
time. We have the 30 rental units at Brewster Woods, 132 rental units brought into Brewster through
Serenity with 27 of those being deed restricted. We have had an addition of 16 Habitat units. In terms of
the Millstone Road housing initiative, that will be up to 45 units. The first hearing in front of the ZBA
will be on February 7th. All of these can be directly related to the work of the Housing Coordinator.
We have created new supports programs for our residents. We are in our second year of receiving
Community Block Grant funding which provides both housing rehabilitation funds and childcare credits.
We are the lead community this year for the towns of Brewster, Wellfleet, and Dennis. And we have
been given approval to be the lead community next year with funding of $1.7M.
Working with the Housing Trust, a local rental assistance program was created. It is now in its 2nd year.
Initially, we didn’t see a lot of applications, because there were a lot of state and federal funds during
Covid, but now that those are gone, we are seeing an uptick in the number of applications for Brewster
residents. Also, the other major program has been the preservation of subsidized homes on the AHI. We
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are actively working on 212 Yankee Drive to resell it to an affordable buyer. We have at least 3 other
homes we are working with the owner or with DHCD.
One of the major things the Housing Coordinator has done is to create a file on any of our houses on the
SHI. Having that done allows us to look at that specific universal deed rider. The Housing Coordinator
communicates with everyone who owns one of these units. She holds office hours weekly. The number
of inquiries has increased and the average communication with folks is about 50-60/month. There are a
lot more calls coming in right now because the need is really high. People are desperate to find housing.
The Housing Coordinator supports the Housing Partnership, the Housing Trust, the CPC with the
buydown program, and communicates with other non-profits throughout the Lower Cape, other Housing
Coordinators, State Agencies, and the community. We recently held the Community Housing Fair and
Forum which was very well attended.
Motion to approve the funding amount of $70,580, Conditions continue as we have had in this
year’s funding request, funding source is Undesignated Fund Balance with Bruce Evans as
Liaison.
MOVED by Roland Bassett. Seconded by Sarah Robinson.
Roll Call Vote: Elizabeth Taylor – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Sharon Marotti – yes, Sarah Robinson
– yes, Christine Boucher – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Chair Ellis - yes.
VOTE 8-yes 0-no
9.Review and discussion of 2022 Annual Report draft
Faythe thanked Elizabeth for putting a draft together and handed it over to Elizabeth to walk the
committee through. Elizabeth said the beginning is the same as last year. The fourth paragraph shows
the totals of expenditures and projects since 2005. Faythe put together the description of the Community
Preservation Plan. She then listed the projects from last Spring Town Meeting, including the two
projects and Bylaw Amendment from the Fall Town Meeting. She has one correction in the Pennrose
description. The only change in committee was welcoming Christine. Please if anyone has any
comments, she would appreciate them.
Faythe said on page 3 at the bottom, there is a sentence saying Town Meeting adjourned due to lack of
quorum. Do we need to include that since the article didn’t get voted on? Committee agreed to delete the
whole reference to that article. Paul said in the 4th paragraph, we need to cross out the million in the
numbers and then there’s a number missing after Town Meeting approval. His other comment is on the
November meeting once we get to that. Faythe asked about photos next. She had the brilliant idea that
she would photo the Community Preservation Plan, and Donna Kalinick suggested a picture of the dog
park. Elizabeth will make those corrections and send to Faythe tonight.
10.Approval of Minutes from 12/14/22 & 1/4/23
Motion to approve the Minutes from 12/14/22 as presented.
MOVED by Sharon Marotti. Seconded by Roland Bassett.
Roll Call Vote: Elizabeth Taylor – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Sharon Marotti – yes, Sarah Robinson
– yes, Christine Boucher – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Chair Ellis - yes.
VOTE 8-yes 0-no
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Motion to approve the Minutes from 1/4/23 as presented.
MOVED by Sarah Robinson. Seconded by Roland Bassett.
Roll Call Vote: Elizabeth Taylor – yes, Bruce Evans – abstain, Sharon Marotti – yes, Sarah
Robinson – yes, Christine Boucher – yes, Roland Bassett – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Chair Ellis
- yes.
VOTE 7-yes 0-no 1-abstain
11.Recap of Committee Meeting Guidelines effective March 1, 2023
Faythe then addressed the Select Board Guidelines for meetings effective March 1st. There was a
question about meetings through the end of June from the Committee at the last meeting. The Select
Board does expect there to be 50% attendance between March 1st until the end of June, and then they
would start recalculating. If there are any members that may have issues with this, please speak to her
privately, and she will pass it back to the Select Board. We have had great attendance since virtual
meetings have been allowed.
12.Project updates
Paul said Redtop Road got regulatory agreement recorded. They also got the funding $60,000
from the Federal Home Loan Bank Board that they applied for. They also met with town staff
about insulation of the water line. The work on the water was done on the second week of
January and some of the site work has started there. They are hoping to start looking at
applications at end of March/ beginning of April, so, it’s moving along.
Faythe included the latest announcement from Cape Housing Institute – as CPC members we are
allowed to participate and take in these programs. She would encourage the committee to do so.
She also requested the committee to please push this information out to other committees to
attend as well. Most of these programs are virtual.
13.Announcements - none
14.Items Chair could not anticipate - none
15.Upcoming meeting: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 4PM Hybrid- lengthier than usual
MOTION made by Bruce Evans to adjourn the meeting at 5:25 pm. Roland Bassett second.
Roll Call Vote: Elizabeth Taylor – yes, Paul Ruchinskas – yes, Bruce Evans – yes, Roland Bassett
– yes, Sharon Marotti – yes, Christine Boucher – yes, Sarah Robinson – yes, Chair - yes
VOTE 8-yes 0-no
Respectfully submitted, Beth Devine, Recording Secretary
Packet of additional documents available on website for public review.
Brewster Housing Partnership
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
Faythe Ellis, Chair
Brewster Community Preservation Committee
Brewster Town Offices
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
January 20, 2023
Office of:
Board of Selectmen
Town Administrator
Re: Housing Partnership Vote in Support of POAH/CDP's request for $100,000 in CPA funds
for Development of 46 units of Affordable Housing at 95 Lawrence Road, Wellfleet
Dear Ms. Ellis & Esteemed Committee Members;
On Thursday January 19, 2023, the Brewster Housing Partnership reviewed an
application from Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and Community Development
Partnership's (CDP) requesting $100,000.00 of CPA Affordable Housing funds to develop a 9 -
acre Town -owned parcel at 95 Lawrence Road in Wellfleet. Members received a presentation by
Jay Coburn and Vita Shklovsky of CDP and POAH (respectively) outlining the proposal to
produce twenty-two (22) two -bedroom and three -bedroom town houses and twenty-four (24)
one- and two -bedroom units in a single multi -family structure. Thirty-five (35) of the forty-six
(46) deed -restricted year-round rental housing units will be affordable to families earning no
more than 80% of Average Median Income. Fifteen (15) of those units are expected to be
maintained as affordable to "very low income" households, earning 110 more than 50% of AMI.
Eleven (11) of the total units will be "workforce" units, affordable to renters earning up to 120%
of AMI.
Despite the concerted efforts of each of the Lower Cape Towns, the need for Affordable
rental housing in our region and across the Cape remains critical. As our region gears -up for the
2023 Season, new hiring is thwarted, as applicants continue to struggle finding Affordable units.
In recognition that the scope and scale of the Affordable housing crisis on Cape Cod exceeds the
capacities of any single jurisdiction, Lower Cape Towns have already successfully joined forces
and pooled CPA resources to ensure that Affordable housing units continue to be constructed on
the Lower Cape. In addition to Brewster and Wellfleet, this project is requesting CPA funds from
Provincetown and Orleans.
The Partnership unanimously endorses the Wellfleet proposal along with the allocation of
up to $100,000.00 of CPA funds towards it. We hope that the Town of Brewster will too.
Sincerely,
Jillian Douglass, Vice Chair
Brewster Housing Partnership
Cc: Brewster Select Board
Brewster Housing Partnership
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
Faythe Ellis, Chair
Brewster Community Preservation Committee
Brewster Town Offices
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
January 20, 2023
Office of:
Board of Selectmen
Town Administrator
Re: Housing Partnership Vote in Support of HACs request for $50,000 in CPA funds for the
construction of 14 units of Affordable Housing at 107 Main Street in Orleans
Dear Ms. Ellis & Esteemed Committee Members;
On Thursday January 19, 2023, the Brewster Housing Partnership reviewed an
application from the Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) requesting $50,000.00 of CPA
Affordable Housing funds to construct fourteen (14) Affordable rental apartments at 107 Main
Street in Orleans. Members received a presentation by David Quinn, outlining the proposal to
demolish the existing structure and replace it with nine (9) one -bedroom, four (4) two -bedroom
and one (1) three -bedroom unit, all for rent to households earning no more than 80% of Area
Median Income (AMI). This project has been permitted as a MGL Ch 40B Comprehensive
Permit and includes the installation of an Alternative septic system and energy efficient design.
Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) is the proposed property management entity.
Despite the concerted efforts of each of the Lower Cape Towns, the need for deeply
Affordable rental housing for populations with disabilities remains critical. In recognition that
the scope and scale of the Affordable housing crisis on Cape Cod exceeds the capacities of any
single jurisdiction, Lower Cape Towns have already successfully joined forces and pooled CPA
resources to ensure that Affordable housing units continue to be constructed on the Lower Cape.
In addition to Brewster and Orleans, HAC is requesting funds from Harwich, Chatham, Eastham
and Wellfleet, as construct costs have escalated to over $540/square foot. Orleans is considering
offering a local preference to initial applicants within the Nauset Regional School District.
The Housing Partnership unanimously endorses HAC's proposal, along with the
allocation of up to $50,000.00 of CPA funds towards it. We hope that the Town of Brewster will,
too.
Sincerely,
Jillian Douglass, Vice Chair
Brewster Housing Partnership
Cc: Brewster Select Board
Brewster Housing Partnership
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
Faythe Ellis, Chair
Brewster Community Preservation Committee
Brewster Town Offices
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
January 20, 2023
Office of:
Board of Selectmen
Town Administrator
Re: Housing Partnership Vote in Support of FORWARD's Phase 2 request for $120,000 in CPA
funds for the addition of 8 units of Affordable Housing at 131 Hokum Rock Road in Dennis
Dear Ms. Ellis & Esteemed Committee Members;
On Thursday January 19, 2023, the Brewster Housing Partnership reviewed an
application from Friends Or Relatives With Autism or Related Disabilities (FORWARD)
requesting $120,000.00 of CPA Affordable Housing funds to construct eight (8) fully accessible,
one -bedroom Low -Income Affordable apartments at 131 Hokum Rock Road in Dennis.
Members received a presentation by David Kaplan and Kathy Ohman, outlining the proposal to
expand their already successful Affordable apartment complex, by adding eight (8) more deed -
restricted, year-round rental housing units with around -the -clock support services affordable to
adults with Autism -related disabilities. The new units, like the existing eight (8) units, will
provide a total of sixteen (16) clients of the Massachusetts Department of Developmental
Services (DDS), typically earning 30% of AMI, safe and secure housing on this site, with "24/7"
access to support services for independent living, in a caring and supportive neighborhood.
Despite the concerted efforts of each of the Lower Cape Towns, the need for deeply
Affordable rental housing for populations with disabilities remains critical. In recognition that
the scope and scale of the Affordable housing crisis on Cape Cod exceeds the capacities of any
single jurisdiction, Lower Cape Towns have already successfully joined forces and pooled CPA
resources to ensure that Affordable housing units continue to be constructed on the Lower Cape.
In addition to Brewster and Dennis, FORWARD is requesting funds from Yarmouth, Sandwich,
Barnstable and the County, and has received an "earmark" of $85,000 in pre -development funds
within the State FY 2024 budget.
The Housing Partnership unanimously endorses FORWARD's proposal, along with the
allocation of up to $120,000.00 of CPA funds towards it. We hope that FORWARD will be able
to continue its success, creating more affordable supportive housing for vulnerable individuals,
and we hope that the Town of Brewster will, too.
Sincerely,
Jillian Douglas's. Vice Chair
Brewster Housing Partnership
Cc: Brewster Select Board
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Faythe Ellis, Chair
Brewster Community Preservation Committee (CPC)
Brewster Town Offices
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
January 20, 2023
Office of:
Board of Selectmen
Town Administrator
Re: Housing Partnership Vote in Support of CPA Funding Allocation to Supplement Cost of
Brewster Housing Coordinator Position(s)
Dear Ms. Ellis and Esteemed Committee Members;
On January 19, 2023, the Partnership received a presentation by Assistant Town
Administrator Donna Kalinick outlining the application for continued and increased allocation of
CPA funds to cover the cost of staffing the Town's Housing operations with one 30-hour/week
Housing Coordinator. The Partnership's vote was unanimous in its support of this request and we
heartily recommend the Committee endorse the request and forward an article to the May 2023
Annual Town Meeting for approval.
Over the past 5 years, Brewster has attained the status of "Safe Harbor" not once, but
twice! That means that Brewster's progress toward the development of Affordable Housing was
consistent with the State's minimal annual goals, and could, if locally requested, suspend its
Chapter 40 B mandate for large projects that exceed our local capacity. The Town's pro -active
approach has ensured that our Affordable Housing has been locally controlled and carefully
planned, with the deep involvement of knowledgeable staff and carefully selected partners, for
harmonious integration and optimal impact. This has been an extraordinary feat, requiring
extensive effort and complicated coordination. Brewster is blessed with staff and citizens who
are working hard and making exemplary progress towards maintaining the quality of life for all.
Despite all this effective work, we, like the whole Nation, still have a significant segment
of our population who do not have safe and secure housing. We need our Housing Coordinator
and we need to expand our housing and housing -support services even more, to prevent
degradation, decline and suffering. Every day, the Coordinator receives urgent calls from people
in dire need. The Partnership commends the CPC's expanded 30% allocation goal towards local
affordable housing initiatives, and hopes that together, with the help of our devoted staff, we can
continue to advance thoughtful, harmonious development, while carefully preserving our
uniquely valuable environment. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jillian Dougl�as, Vice Chair, Brewster Housing Partnership
Cc: Brewster select Board