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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/10/2019 Town of Southold Housing Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes MEETING #133 January 10th, 2019 Present: Rona Smith, Denis Noncarrow, Debra O’Kane, Eric Dantes, Patricia Lutzky and Councilman James Dinizio (Michael Herbert was not present). Also in attendance was guest speaker Bill Duffy, Southold Town Attorney. Meeting began at 4:30 p.m.  Began meeting with a discussion of the interest and participation of committee members. Assigned all committee members to prepare some viable ideas of how to use future earnings. It is the intention of the committee to keep earnings in circulation. Acknowledged the need to set annual goals as a short term approach to improve affordable housing. Discussed the need to approach outside agencies to see what programs and funds they have available for affordable housing.  Guest speaker, Bill Duffy further educated the committee on the use of sanitary flow credits and their application to housing. Recognized how sanitary systems are one of the greatest challenges in the development of affordable housing.  Committee received an update on the progress of the Vineyard View project. It is scheduled to meet with planning on January 14, 2019. Next Meeting Scheduled for February 28, 2019 @ 4:30 pm in the Library of Peconic Landing. Meeting Adjourned at 5:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tracey Dwyer.  Committee members expressed concern for the need to keep affordable housing properties in perpetuity.  Committee resolved to set up a future meeting with both a representative from Conifer and a member of the Community Development Corporation of Long Island (CDCLI). -Explanation of the format used at the Cottages of Mattituck to assure perpetual affordability.  Purchase price calculation aligned with Average Mean Income (AMI) figures. -Quick update of the East Marion Habitat for Humanity home. Next Meeting Scheduled for July 19th, 2018 @ 4:30 pm in the Library of Peconic Landing. Meeting Adjourned at 5:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tracey Dwyer