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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/2013 December 05, 2013 To: Town Board Fr: Phillip Beltz Re: NOVEMBER 2013 SUMMARY REPORT-SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR Housing: Finalized implementation of Senior Aging in Place Housing Options forum to foster living independently with 8 speakers, approximate attendance 30. Finalized vetting of new applicant for Town's affordable accessory apartment program and reviewed revised lease. With Dan Sarnowski of the Housing Advisory Commission, meeting with Habitat for Humanity to discuss status of project (clearance of title), coordinating the selection process of prospective applicants and timeline. Meeting with the Community Land Trust of Southold at Peconic Landing. Interview by Elizabeth Filatova of the Center for Popular Democracy regarding the effectiveness of the Long Island Workforce Housing Act that requires 10% of subdivisions (5 or more units) be affordable. Continue with assistance of resale of Cottage Way. Youth Bureau: Facilitated Youth Bureau board meeting and disseminated minutes. Facilitated Youth Advisory Council meeting that included Adopt a Platoon letter writing to soldiers in Afghanistan. Attended planning meeting for Community Building and Gang Awareness Prevention conference. Developed press release and attended conference on November 15th, approximate attendance 80. Meeting of Association of New York Youth Bureau Long Island region in Glen Cove. Meeting with Mattituck senior, Christian Montgomery, to discuss independent study assignment for America Recycles Day video. Comprehensive Plan: No report. Economic Development: Meeting with Economic Development Committee (EDC) and disseminated minutes. Coordinated meeting with EDC to discuss "new farming initiatives" and prospective support of farmers markets for small farmers. Meeting with Amy Burns re EDC meeting agenda preparation. Meeting with Martha Tuthill to discuss development of Youth Job and Internship to be sponsored by the Youth Bureau and EDC. Community Development: Attended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public hearing on November 1gth. Disseminated press release. Meeting with CDBG Reviewing Committee to discuss potential projects and make recommendations to Town Board for 2014 funding allocations. Disseminated minutes. Meeting with Jeff Standish to discuss 2014 projects, budget and preliminary design concepts for capital improvements to public facilities. Developed administrative summary report for billing of CDBG administration funds from Suffolk County. Executive Safety: With Lauren Standish, review of employee mandatory training status and implementation of training via computer. Other: Responded to one constituent request on Town website (re speeding on Eugenes Road.)