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Housing advisory commisSion
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING #79
February '13, 20'13
Present: Rona Smith, Dan Sarnowski, Michael Herbert, LeRoy Heyliger, Beth Motschenbacher, Frederick
Andrews, Eric Dantes, John Viterltti, Councilman Chris Talbot and Phillip Beltz. Excused/Absent:. John
Vahey and Jeanne Kelley. Meetin9 began at 5:30 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: The minutes of January 09, 2013 were approved.
Resale of Properties at Cottaqe Way: Both contracts proceed with attorney representation.
Update of Prospective Development of Apartments: Phillip reported that Town Board would
like the development of apartments to be consistent with RFP (i.e. total units not to exceed 50.)
He relayed information to prospective developer who will proceed and seek additional tax credits.
Proposed CPF Tax Exclusion for First-Time Homebuyers: Fred and John discussed their
Town Board meeting in which the Board requested that Phillip reach out to Assemblyman Thiele to
clarify the process if the Board was amendable to participating in program--in addition they
suggested HAC reach out to Riverhead Town to see if they would like to be included in process.
Phillip spoke with Asst. Town Attorney Anne Marie Prudenti who will get back to him.
Implementation of 20'13 Goals and Objectives:
I. Create list of prospective developers and non-profit builders and rewrite/re-issue RFP for
development of apartments: Rona, Dan and Phillip will meet to discuss before next meeting
I1. CPF first-time homebuyer exemption: Fred and John ¥iteritti will have follow-up meeting
with Town Board
III. Market Town's affordable housing programs (e.g. resale of Cottages, accessory apartment
legislation, etc. through social media, Chambers, Fire Districts, North Fork Patch, etc.):
Beth and Eric will meet to develop ideas and share with HAC.
IV. Host education housing forum (e.g. Family Service League HomeShare, CDCLI)- Sponsor
in late Spring, develop list of speakers to discuss a wide-range of topics (foreclosure
mitigation, how to create accessory apts., etc), break into groups to allow question and
answers, etc.
V. Set maximum sales price, rental amounts, sanitary flow credit charge:
VI. Review resale formula: John Vahey
VII. Develop partnerships (Habitat for Humanity, etc.) to address blight as well as develop
individual lots. This could entail indentifying depressed/blighted properties that face
imminent foreclosure - either provide resources to prevent foreclosure or work with banks
to offer short sales of homes under $250k to households on Housing Registry.
VIII. Develop/disseminate housing and human services directory. Possibly review content of
Suffolk County before developing. Also speak with Karen McLaughlin, Human Services
Director for possible intern assistance.
IX. Explore and research infrastructure improvements to enable greater density for affordable
housing.
Meetinq Ended 6:40 p.m. - Next Meetinq Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phillip Beltz