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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/2014 January 05, 2015 To: Town Board Fr: Phillip Beltz Re: DECEMBER 2014 SUMMARY REPORT-SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR Housing:  Facilitated Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) meeting and disseminated minutes. Meeting with Dan Sarnowski regarding content of PowerPoint presentation for HAC public forum on affordable housing tentatively scheduled for February.  Discussion with Eileen McFetridge, Initiative for the Community Land Trust of Southold regarding change of zone for proposed development of affordable housing in Greenport West hamlet. Facilitated meeting with the Town Board.  Meeting with prospective developer Paul Pawlowski regarding possible modifications to his proposed apartment development in Mattituck.  With Heather Lanza, Mark Terry and Alyxandra Sabatino, meeting with prospective developer Bud Koehler and realtor Tom McCarthy regarding purchase of affordable unit to fulfill affordable housing buyout.  Review and approval of one application for the First-time home-buyers exemption of CPF tax.  Amended Housing Registry. Youth Bureau:  Facilitated Youth Bureau Board meeting and disseminated the minutes.  Facilitated Youth Advisory Council community service activity of making holiday cards for soldiers in Afghanistan.  Continued development of community service projects for “Martin Luther King Day of Service” for January 19, 2015. Reviewed concept with the Anti-Bias Taskforce who volunteered to mail letters to school superintendents.  With Supervisor, meeting with former Youth Bureau Board member Jeanine Warns and Tricia Desiderio regarding the need for youth behavioral health services.  Attended Greenport High School Employability Workshop and facilitated mock interviews for seniors.  Attended Police Department’s public forum about gang activity on the North Fork at the Recreation Center.  On behalf of Officer Bill Brewer, submitted 2014 report and budget for Southold Police Department’s Juvenile Aid Bureau reimbursement. Comprehensive Plan:  No report. Economic Development:  Discussion with Carolyn Fahey regarding business development workshops for 2015, began development of first series regarding wineries and agriculture industries and invited speakers for kickoff workshop on January 23rd.  Discussion with Joan Bischoff, North Fork Promotion Council regarding his resignation as president of the organization.  Meeting with John Stype regarding 2015 Economic Development Committee initiatives. Community Development:  Meeting of Community Development Block Grant Reviewing Committee to make recommendations for 2015 funding allocations.  Discussion with Town Board regarding proposed 2015 funding recommendations.  Development and submission of 2015 CDBG project description forms.  Notification of proposed grant awards for 2015 designees.  Discussion with Tanya Palmore, North Fork Housing Alliance regarding assistance to resident requiring rehabilitation to mobile home.  Preparation of vouchers. Executive Safety:  Finalized response regarding recommendations of site visit from HCC Risk, shared with the Executive Safety Committee. Other:  Discussion with the National EAP regarding the development of a mandatory diversity and cultural awareness training for employees in 2015. Reviewed proposed content with the Anti Bias Taskforce.  On behalf of Supervisor, attended East End Village Supervisors and Mayors Association meeting.  Discussion with Hannah Gray who provided proposal to offer acting classes for youth at the Peconic Lane Community Center—referred to Ken Reeves.