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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/24/2017 Town of Southold Housing Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes MEETING #127 August 24th, 2017 Present: Rona Smith, Denis Noncarrow, Debra O’Kane, Michael Herbert, Eric Dantes, William Dougherty and Patricia Lutzky Not present: Councilman James Dinizio Guest speaker: Glynis Berry, Peconic Green Growth. Meeting began at 4:30 p.m. July meeting minutes approved. I. Final discussion of the promotional Housing Video. II. Based upon County and State directives, Committee unanimously agrees to recommend removal of eligibility requirements for affordable housing from Southold Town Code. III. Introduction of guest speaker Glynis Berry of Peconic Green Growth. IV. Discussion: How can providing affordable housing be simplified? V. All affordable housing will be based on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development rents and income categories. VI. Are there affordable alternatives to reduce energy consumption and costs to further sustainability initiatives for affordable housing? VII. HAC agrees to seek engagement in opportunities to partner with other public and nonprofit entities, where appropriate, to further affordable housing goal. Next Meeting Scheduled for September 28th, 2017 @ 4:30 pm in the Library of Peconic Landing. Meeting Adjourned at 5:35 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tracey Dwyer