HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/09/2011 Town of Southold
Housing advisory commisSion
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING #57
March 09, 2011
Present: Jenny Gould, Beth Motschenbacher, John Vahey, Michael Herbert, LeRoy Heyliger,
Rona Smith, Jeanne Kelly & Phillip Beltz. Also present, Karen McLaughlin, Director of Human
Services, Southold Town. Excused: Nancy Pester Absent: Stephen Kiely
Approval of Minutes: Minutes approved for February 09, 2011.
Guest Speaker: Doreen Davidson, Family Service League, HomeShare Long Island Program
presented their services that enable seniors as well as other homeowners the ability to rent rooms
in their residences. In addition to offering affordable housing for renters, the program allows extra
income for homeowners and companionship for seniors. Agreed that the HAC and Senior
Services will initiate educational forums and community outreach beginning in the month of May
that recognizes "Older American's Month."
Update of Resale of Cottaqes: The contract in process has terminated and a new buyer on the
waiting list will pursue procuring a contract.
Habitat for Humanity Recap; They expressed interest to work with the Town and specifically are
looking at rehabilitation of existing sites.
John Vahey- Federal Housin,cl Finance A,clency House Price Index: Tabled until next month.
Comprehensive Plan Update: The timeline has been revised.
Beth Motschenbacher- Southampton Sales Price and Rental Formula Multipliers and
Housinq Affordability Report: Tabled until next meeting.
Expiration/Renewal of Terms: Jenny Gould will not renew her term, LeRoy Heyliger will.
Distribution: Newsday 02.11.11, Southampton Press 02.17.11 and Dept. of the Treasury
"Reforming America's Housing Finance Market."
Other: Leslie Weisman informed Phillip that she would be willing to meet with the HAC to discuss
educating the public regarding revised accessory apartment code. This could possibly be part of
an educational forum hosted by HAC. To be determined.
Next Meetin,q Date-April 13th, Supervisor's Conference Room.
Respectfully submitted, Phillip Beltz