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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-14 Affordable Housing Trust Minutes North Andover Affordable Housing Trust Meeting Minutes January 14, 2020 Town Hall Conference Room 2 Present: Laurie Burzlaff,George Koehler, Roger Lawson, Richard Vaillancourt, Robert Bernardin,Christopher Jee and Jean Enright Absent: Joan Fitzgibbons Meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. Approval of Minutes from August 27,2019 Motion made by Robert Bernardin,seconded by Roger Lawson to approve the meeting minutes of August 27,2019. Motion approved 6-0. Treasurer's update The trustees were given the financials to review as provided by the Town's Finance Director. Senior Home Repair Program The Trustees reviewed the Home Repair and Rehabilitation Program Guidelines drafted by Mr.Jee.The Trustees addressed questions/issues that were highlighted by Mr.Jee. The program would be for a no interest loan where the loan will be forgiven after ten years.The property must be owner occupied and only for those 60 and over.The program is available for single family or multifamily homes; however, not properties that have commercial portion. Ms. Burzlaff agreed to meet with Evelyn Friedman of Greater Lawrence Community Action Council to see if they would be willing to administer the program and what the fee would be. Possible acquisition—59 and 63 Harwood Street Ms. Burzlaff explained that it has been determined this property cannot be built on so there was no need to discuss acquisition. Community Preservation Fund application Ms. Burzlaff asked the Board if they wanted to apply for funding from the Community Preservation Committee for the upcoming fiscal year. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION,seconded by Roger Lawson that the Trustees authorize the chair to submit an application to the Community Preservation Committee for funding in the amount of$100,000. Motion approved 6-0. Master Plan Implementation Committee representative Ms. Burzlaff provided the Trustees with the information regarding the Master Plan Implementation Committee.The Affordable Housing Trust needs to vote for a representative on that committee.The Trustees agreed to place the vote on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT Richard Vaillancourt made a motion seconded by Robert Bernardin to adjourn the meeting at 7:15PM. Motion approved 6-0. MEETING MATERIALS: Agenda; Meeting minutes of August 27, 2019; Financials; Home repair program draft; Master Plan Implementation Committee charge.