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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/2014 August 07, 2014 To: Town Board Fr: Phillip Beltz Re: JULY 2014 SUMMARY REPORT-SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR Housing:  Facilitated Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) meeting and disseminated minutes. Additional meeting with several HAC members to prepare for meeting with Town Board.  Attended Habitat for Humanity demolition event. Coordinating meeting for Southold residents to learn of volunteer opportunities for development of site.  Meeting with two housing registry candidates to vet applications and provide additional county and state resources.  Continue to respond to queries regarding CPF exemption for first-time homebuyers. On behalf of Supervisor, sent letter to Governor Cuomo requesting his assistance to sign law.  With several HAC members, meeting with Town Board to discuss direction for development of affordable housing. Also discussed proposed sales, rental and inclusionary zoning buyout figures for 2014.  Edited housing applications and registry instructions to reflect 2014 sales, income and rental amounts adopted by Town Board.  Attended Code Committee meeting regarding proposed changes to Affordable Housing District. Youth Bureau:  Facilitated Youth Bureau Board meeting and disseminated minutes.  Facilitated “North Fork Ospreys Youth Bureau Night” event with free popcorn.  With Southampton and Riverhead Youth Bureau directors and aides of Legislators Krupski and Schneiderman, meeting with Suffolk County Youth Bureau director and the Human Services Committee of Suffolk County Legislature to discuss East End Youth Needs Assessment report.  Meeting with Suffolk County Youth Bureau director to discuss 2014 budget allocations.  Provided orientation to five students for Suffolk County Dept. of Labor Summer Works program.  Attended Suffolk County Youth and Justice sub-committee meeting regarding a re-entry initiative hosted by Sheriff DiMarco and Judge Camacho.  Attended East End Partnership for Youth committee. Submitted grant to Bridgehampton National Bank that was awarded $500 to be utilized towards expenses for October Youth Leadership Summit. Comprehensive Plan:  Voucher preparation for Hamlet 1 Grant for development of Comprehensive Plan: Human Services chapter 58.5 hours and Housing chapter 60.75 hours. Economic Development:  Meeting with Joan Bischoff of North Fork Promotion Council regarding development of initiatives for 375 anniversary celebration to benefit local businesses. Additional meeting with Carolyn Fahey to discuss funding opportunities from Suffolk County to support 375 events.  With Joan Bischoff, meeting with Micah Schlendorf, Hamptons Visitors Council and Southampton Chamber of Commerce to discuss collaboration of Southampton and Southold in celebration of their 375 anniversaries and strengthened ability to obtain funding to support collaboration.  Discussion with Mary Ann Krupski regarding closing of Mattituck Farmers Market due to lack of public support and ability to attract vendors.  Facilitated meeting for development of Fishers Island Arts Consortium in New London with Justice Evans, Suffolk County (Carolyn Fahey and Michelle Stark), East End Arts, Lighthouse Works, Ferguson Museum and Friends of Fishers Island Theatre. Continued discussion of developing arts district and access to funding sources.  Follow-up with Jim Bunchuck to provide update for paper shredding for local businesses. Jim requested EDC develop a survey to assess what the shredding needs are of business community. Community Development:  Review and notice of North Fork Housing Alliance availability of handicapped accessible apartments.  Voucher preparation. Executive Safety:  Continued facilitation of mandatory training for employees in August and arranged for video to be produced by Allen video for those unable to attend. Other:  Responded to one citizen request on Town website regarding assessment and/or removal of tree, referred to Highway.  Prepared 2015 budgets.  Facilitated public forum on plastic bag discussion.  Development of public forum on helicopter noise.  Developed Community Notices advertisement for the Suffolk Times.  With Supervisor, meeting with National EAP for proposed “cultural competence” training for staff in January 2015.