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TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION
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MEETING #93
April 02, 2014
Present: Fred Andrews, Dan Sarnowski, Rona Smith, Beth Motschenbacher, LeRoy Heyliger, Michael
Herbert, Eric Dantes, William Dougherty, Jeanne Kelley, Councilman Jim Dinizio and Phillip Beltz. Also
present, Philip Monticciolo, Executive Vice President of the Monticciolo Company. Excused: John Vahey.
Meeting began at 5:32 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: The minutes of March 12th were approved.
Discussion with Philip Monticciolo on Affordable Apartments: Mr. Monticciolo
discussed proposed development of apartments in Southold hamlet with 25% of units
targeted for veterans. He stated that he would also seek tax credits but funding for
veterans from the Office for Mental Health (OMH) would offset need for greater number of
tax credits and he could proceed without commitment of tax credits. Several questions
posed regarding what are the requirements from OMH (i.e. is there a specific diagnosis
required, what local supportive services exist in the community to assist vets, etc.)
Another question regarding what is considered "affordable" and what would happen if ten
local veterans do not apply for rental housing. Additional question whether the local
demographics will support the size of proposed rentals (efficiencies, one or two bedrooms,
etc.) Mr. Monticciolo also reported that his organization would also seek financial support
of Suffolk County for infrastructure improvements such as the installation of the sewage
treatment system.
Follow-up Discussion: Fostering Affordable Apartments in Business Zones and
Review of Code for Apartments in Accessory Structures: Both topics will be discussed
at length at forthcoming meetings of the Code Committee.
CPF Tax Exemption: Phillip reported that he spoke with Senator LaValle's counsel who
indicated that Assemblymen Thiele and Palumbo will introduce a bill to amend the tax law
that will include the Town of Southold.
Habitat for Humanity: Two applicants of four households have been excluded from
consideration due to very poor credit scores. The demolition will be slightly delayed as
Community Development Block Grant funding requires a public notice informing residents
that the Town is transferring allocations to support Habitat from previously allocated
funding towards the Peconic Lane Community Center for furnishings.
Continuation of RFP-Meeting with Developers, Real Estate and Non-Profits:
Consensus from HAC that this meeting can be postponed in light of the presentation by
Philip Monticciolo.
Alternatives for Convent of Sacred Heart Church: Phillip contacted the Director of
Housing and Legal Affairs of Catholic Charities who will contact him at a later date.
Meeting Ended 6:28 p.m. - Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 14th @ 5:30 p.m. @
Town Hall meeting room.
Respectfully submitted,
Phillip Beltz