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HousingPartnershipHousingActionCommitteeMinutes1989City of Northampton, Massachusetts Office of Planning and Development City Hall • 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 • (413) 586-6950 • Community and Economic Development •Conservation• Historic Preservation • Planning Board• Zoning Board of Appeals Housing Action Committee March 8, 1989 Present: Bruce Fogel, Louise Jeffway, Richard Abuza, Susan Kohler-Gray, Pat Goggins, Chuck Bowles, David Heflich, Paul Bixby, Mayor Musante, Mike Ahearn, Will Bundy, Marcia Berkley Meeting called to order at 7:40 p.m. Members of the Committee introduced themselves. Mayor Musante provided a brief overview of why the Committee is in place and the charge to the committee. Mayor Musante will chair the meetings, Chuck Bowles nomited Bruce Fogel as vice-chair, Paul Bixby seconds. Bruce Fogel was approved as vice-chair. Bruce Fogel and David Heflich expressed concern given the short time frame, the committee agreed to extend the deadline to May 25, 1989. Will Bundy indicated his interest in seeing additional tenants on the committee. The Mayor plans to maintain the commitee at the present number. Pat Goggins suggested that each meeting focus on one of the five topics outlined in the Mayor's memo: Zoning, Land Identification, Preservation of Existing Housing, New Programs, and Advocacy. Sub-committees should discuss each topic in depth and bring in appropriate speakers. Marcia Berkley outlined the status of the five topic areas included in the Mayor's memo. Committee members discussed topics and additions, the followingcomments were made: Zoning: 1)Committee agreed to look into the 3 vote requirement on ZBA matters.Possible expansion of the committee.2)Incorporate incentive zoning and a density bonus for building affordablehousing.3)Review the building codes (e.g. as it relates to SRO's) Preservation of Existing Supply 1)The Committee will give lots of attention to expiring use of Meadowbrookand Hampton Gardens2)Condo Conversion should be included3)Pro Brush potential should be explored 4)Re1iew rent survey information Housing Action Committee March 8, 1989 -Page two L�nd identification 1)Committee agrees not to spend too much time on the State Hospital property New Programs 1)Committee agrees to look at the non-profits that are in the City2)Follow-up on the Land Bank Bill Advocacy/Lobbying 1)Committee needs to lobby the public also There was a brief discussion on how much housing we need and what do we define as affordable housing. Richard Abuza expressed concern over Brickyard Hollow and what potential might there be for the City. The Committee agreed to discuss this at the next meeting. Minor changes were made to Committee assignments. (see attached list) The Committee will meet every Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. Meetings will run approximately 2 hours. Paul Duclos (Public) briefly discussed Habitat For Humanity. The next meeting will be March 15, agenda to include sub-committee meeting and a discussion of Brickyard Hollow. Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. City of Northampton, Massachusetts Office of Planning and Development City Hall • 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 • (413) 586-6950 • Community and Economic Development • Conservation• Historic Preservation• Planning Board• Zoning Board of Appeals Housing Action Committee March 15, 1989 Present: Jonathan Wright, Mary Ford, Richard Abuza, Marcia Berkley, Susan Kohler-Gray, Will Bundy, Chris Eugin, Louise Jeffway, Bruce Fogel, Chuck Bowles, Mayor Musante, Paul Bixby Meeting was called to order at 7:55 p.m. Minutes were approved. Brickyard Hollow Chuck Bowles did some research on the project; he indicated 3 major concerns developers have with the project: 1) Project costs are extensive -$2.5 -3.0 million, 2) Concern over ledge on the site and 3) Liability issues. General consensus is that this project is too involved for the committee at this point. The Committee agrees to keep on top of it and see if there is potential in the future. Sub-Committee Review Bruce Fogel reviewed the charge of the sub-committees. Committee members were asked to provide updates on each sub-committee. Zoning Richard Abuza would like industrial development, economic development and its impact on housing to be explored. SPecifically, the two competing land uses. Mary Ford would like to add mixed uses and artists space to the zoning activities. Land Identification Richard Abuza suggested that this sub-committee look at Cooley-Dickinson Hospital and the Indian Hill Development. Chuck Bowles also wants to take a look at SRO's. Existing Supply Richard Abuza presented an agenda (see attached) and all committee members were invited to provide input. The Committee agreed to add the use of CDBG funds for the rehabilitation of housing units to the existing supply sub-committee. The committee will also look at the use of CDBG money for accessory apartment work. Bruce Fogel will present information to the committee on the tax law. Housing Action Committe March 15, 1989 Page Two The Mayor has invited Kerry Jones-Clark to serve on the committee. Marcia Berkley was asked to assemble a list of the various housing committees and identify who is on each committee. In addition, chairs of each other housing committee should be notified of future Housing Action Committee meetings. New Programs Chuck Bowles indicated that there may be some overlap between committees. No additions were made to this sub-committee. Advocacy The Committee agrees that there is a need to lobby the citizenry. The timetable for the committee is as follows: March 29 -Zoning Presentation April 5 -Land Identification April 12 Existing/Preservation April 19 -New Programs April 26 -Lobbying Presentation May 3 -Other Housing Committees in the City May 10 -Consultant Presentation The Committee asked Marcia Berkley to include on the agenda, dates of upcoming meetings which the housing committee might be interested in. The Committee discussed the menu vs. specific actions as a goal of the Committee. The Mayor hopes to see the Committee come up with specific activities to pursue. General consensus of the committee is to develop a shopping list (menu) of potential activities, act on a few of the key activities. Paul Bixby expressed the need to reach out to the press and involve them in the Committee's work. The Committee agreed to wait one more meeting and then have a small group of people meet and discuss activities with the press. Marcia Berkley distributed: Strategic Plan summary, low/moderate income limit description of state housing resources and the definition of low moderate housing for the Comprehensive Permit process. Bruce Fogel asked Committee members to bring their own definitions of what affordable housing is to the next meeting. Next Meefing will be held March 22, 1989, 7:30 p.m. at the Depot. Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. �MH60 1)Create agenda, 2)Expiring Use HOUSING ACTION COMMITTEE SUBCOMMITTEE ON PRESERVATION OF EXISTING SUPPLY Agenda a)investigate review other cities programs 3)Condo Conversion 4)Pro Brush, Brickyard Hollow, others 5)Rent review 6)How to incorporate existing work done by committees and agencies to date 7)Encourage input from various city groups 8)other9( . sf 6 City of Northampton, Massachusetts Off ice of Planning and Development City Hall • 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060. (413) 586-6950 • Community and Economic Development• Conservation• Historic Preservation• Planning Board• Zoning Board of Appeals Housing Action Committee March 22, 1989 Present: Mary Ford, Will Bundy, Susan Kohler-Gray, David Heflich, Pat Goggins, Mike Ahearn, Paul Bixby, Chuck Bowles, Bruce Fogel, Jonathan Wright, Chris Eugin, Richard Abuza, Louise Jeffway, Marcia Berkley Meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. Minutes were not available. Will be distributed next week. The agenda was revised and sub-committee reports were given first. Zoning Sub-committee Committee met once. Plan to meet with Larry Smith. Next week the Sub­committee will have an outline of ideas to look at -the Committee will present a menu of ideas to the full committee. They plan a 15-20 minute presentation and then will be asked to attend the March 29 meeting. The second hour of the meeting will focus on process and use of the City Planning Department. Land Identification Pat Goggins discussed the potential of the list of City, State, County and Federal sites. The sub-committee will focus on City sites -and potential of linking housing with recreational sites. The sub-committee will invite Roy Ellerbrock (Recreation Department -City) and Rick Klein (Berkshire Design) to attend their presentation. Pat is assembling a list of private sites that have potential. This presentation will take the full meeting time. Existing/Preservation Next sub-committee meeting will be Wednesday, March 29 -11:45 at Bruce Fogel's office. The sub-committee is adding various new ideas. This presentation will take the full meeting time. New Programs This sub-committee will meet every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. They have reduced their ideas to 5 projects that can be attained in a short period of time. These include: 1) Hospital land acquisition or Mccallum Building, 2) Developing a mortgage loan pool (focus on private sources, 3) Business parks linked with Housing Action Committe Meeting 3/22/89 Page Two housing, 4) Meadowbrook and Hampton Gardens, 5) Pro Brush property. This sub-committee ancticipates the presentation taking the full meeting time. The substance of the committee will be in one area. Bruce Fogel wants the committee to consider more than just one project. Louise Jeffway would like the sub-committe to look at a zone change on Gothic Street. She spoke to Carl P who said he would be willing to do affordable housing if the zoning were changed. Advocacy No meeting Affordability Susan and David presented information on present definition for affordability. Affordable means something different in rental and ownership situations. The committee discusses the goal as being to preserve and provide diversity in housing in the City. There is a need to maintain housing at each of the income levels. THere was a brief discussion of what our rental housing market is like; Chuck Bowles would like to see what most of our City jobs are now -e.g. how many service jobs, professional, etc., so we can see where thehousing demand is. Bruce Fogel would like to see the committee identify afigure of what percentage of your income ought to go to housing. Generalcommittee consensus is that there is a gap in housing for incomes $15-22,000and for housing up to $140,000. Paul Bixby suggests we focus on 1) first timehomebuyers and 2) rental properties at the low end of the spectrum ($15-31,000incomes), A motion was made that housing costs within the range of the housingauthority's target figure of 28-30% of income became an objective foraffordability. Goals of Committee Bruce Fogel encouraged sub-committees to keep in mind the focus on several options to pursue, rather than focusing on one topic. Publicity of Committee Mayor Musante would like a small group of committee members to meet with the press. Mary Ford supported the idea and suggested that the chairs of sub­committees meet with the press after the next committee meeting. The committee agrees. Will Bundy advised the Committee that members of the Fair Housing Committee met with the Mayor to encourage him to add additional committee members. The Mayor agreed to ask interested parties to meet with sub-committees to provide Housing Action Committeee Meeting 3/22/89 Page Three input from other interested parties. All future meetings will be held at the Depot at 7:30 p.m •• Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. City of Northampton, Massachusetts Office of Planning and Development City Hall. 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 • (413) 586-6950 • Community and Economic Development • Conservation• Historic Preservation • Planning Board• Zoning Board of Appeals Housing Action Committee Minutes of Meeting of March 29, 1989 Present: Bruce Fogel, Chris Eugin, Paul Bixby, Dave Heflich, Mary Ford, Jonathan Wright, Pat Goggins, Louise Jeffway, Rlchard Abuza, Susan Kohler-Gray, Chuck Bowles. Also: City staffpeople Larry Smith and Penny Kim and Valley CDC representative Larry O'Connor. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. The minutes of the meetings of 3/15 and 3/22 were accepted. The Chairman called for sub-committee reports. Land Identification. Pat Goggins noted that their presentation is scheduled for April 5th, at which time Ray Ellerbrook will discuss Recreation sites and Rick Klein, of Berkshire Design, will talk about clustering of housing and the integration of housing and both active and passive recreation space. Marcia Berkley will be asked to report on the State Hospital Forum. Elaine ULman and Marjorie Senechal have asked to be on this sub-committee. Preservation of Existing Supply. Richard Abuza promised spirited exploration and information for discussion. Next meeting: Tuesday, April 4th, in Bruce Fogel's office at 4 p.m. New Programs. Chuck Bowles said exploration of top three items on menu continues: Cooley Dickinson, Mortgage Loan Pool, Business Park and Housing Partnership. Next meeting: 6 p.m., Wednesday at the Depot. Advocacy. Susan Kohler-Gray reported that the commitee has not yet met. Zoning. Mary Ford and Jonathan Wright presented a "menu" (attached). Jonathan stressed the need for balancing need for housing, jobs, etc. 1.-accessory apts. Marcia was asked to provide date of Housing Fair.-In-fill of downtown corridor. Bruce Fogel suggested a Housing Forum asan action recommendation with Larry Smith, a zoning attorney and othersdescribing process.-Density Bonus. Need to identify other areas where utilities could supportadditional densities or area to which utilities should be extended.2.ZBA. Susan Well is researching other formats (e.g. 5 Member Boards). Since4 out of 5 votes are needed on a 5 member board, rather than 3 of 3,Jonathan W. noted a majority rather than unanimity may be more advantageous.-Restrictiveness. Should core district be extended? Should density beincreased on certain sites? Should there be some residential districtswith higher densities? Larry Smith described the comprehensive permit whichallows the developer to exceed zoning requirements and requires the provisionaffordable housing. Housing Action Committee Minutes of 3/29/89 Page Two -Planned Unit Development. Larry Smith explained that the whole ordinanceneeds revision and he is working on it.-Larry Smith spoke to the goal of keeping a mix of housing types inneighborhoods.-Outreach needed. A Forum is proposed with Planning Goard, ZBA and HousingPartnership to review recommendations of H.A.C. Marketing outreach neededre: City goals and processes. General discussion followed. Larry Smith described the work of the Strategic Planning Cabinet. It was agreed that the Zoning Ordinance needs refinement and periodic review. Mary Ford mentioned a need for balance and the possibility of a loose, rolli��uilding cap. Richard Abuza noted that the real question is how much��� the community will accept. There was agreement that rural neighbordoods providing greater housing density with larger buffers/ open space are appropriate. The meeting for next week will begin at 7 p.m. the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Housing Action Committee Minutes of Meeting of April 5, 1989 Present: Pat Goggins, Susan Kohler-Gray, Richard Abuza, Lisa Ferre, Chris Eugin, Chuck Bowles, Marjorie Senechal, Will Bundy, David Heflich, Louise Jeffway, Mary Ford, Marcia Berkley, Fruce Fogel, Ray Ellerbrock, Paul Bixby, Jonathan Wright, Mayor Musante Meetin� was called to order at 7:25 p.m. The Committee agreed to cancelthe Ap\il 19 Housing Action Committee Meeting and move the presentations schedule back one week. New Programs will make.�presentation on April 26. ��e\( Land Identification Presentation Pag Goggins introduced the concept of utilizing City Council land for developing housing in conjunction with recreation. Ray Ellerbrook, Parks and Recreation Director, indicated that he had met with the City's Planning Board back in 1987 to discuss this concept. There is a need for more open space in the City and if the Parks and Recreation Commission could open additional recreational space through housing development it would be a positive move. Susan Kohler-Gray stressed the need to co-ordinate activities between the various City departments. The Committee reviewed the City owned sites and discussed potential sites for development, including: Vet's Field, State Street Playground and Arcanum. The Recreation Commission is open to suggestions. This type of linkage program could help them acquire recreational sites. The Committee discussed the Oak Street site, all members agreed that the RFP process is the way to proceed in surplusing this property. In addition, Susan Kohler-Gray recommended that the City property Committee scout,m the list of City owned parcels and identify- areas where small lots might be appropriate for housing or recreation use. Paul Bixby asked about the VA property; the Mayor supported the committee's concept of approaching the Smith School Trustees in an attempt to get some housing development (neighJborhood concept) on the VA site. The Hampshire Sanatarium is on hold until the County works out some of its budget issues. Attention should be given to the Pagella property on Gothic Street. The Committee reviewed the list of private sites, the limitations of each site were discussed. The Committee agreed that the re-zoning of the Egerton property to RI Overlay district was the most appropriate use of the property. Members of the Committee will try to attend the Planning Board meeting. In addition, the Committee recommends a more pro-active role on Fitzgerald property as well as on the Warner property. There should also be some movement on the Golf Course property. Added to the list should be the Gleason property on Hawley Street and the expansion of Oak Street Apartments. The Committee agreed that at some point there will be a need to determine what entity will be able to do this development. There was a discussion of developing a super-board for developers. Marcia Berkley provided a brief update on the State Hospital. As fQr as future �f1���3, the Committee agreed: Housing Action Committee Minutes of April 5 Page two -the City should develop an RFP for Oak Street (this shouldbe done in conjunction with the Oak Street apartments) -The Property Committee should look at the smaller City-ownedparcels to identify potential uses. -The City should contact Mr. Carposa and Mr. Pagella -The Housing Action Committee should advocate either RI or URBzone at Egerton site -Housing should be linked with public activities presentlyprovided by the City The Committee was asked to prepare a summary report. Committee approved the minutes. The next Meeting will be April 12 at 7:15 p.m. Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Minutes Housing Action Comm. May 10, 1989 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: Will Bundy, David Heflich, Louise Jeffway, Chris Eugin, Susan Kohler-Gray, Paul Bixby, Marcia Berkley, Bruce Fogel, Pat Goggins, Mary Ford, Richard Abuza, Mayor Musante. Others Present: Dan Langer, John Dunne, Paul Duclos, Larry O'Conner, Clair Higgins, Deborah Wilson. Presentations were given by various housing groups. Valley CDC-John Dunne and Larry O'Conner The agency is State funded through EOCD. They approach housing development in two ways 1) through the creation of affordable housing and 2)through the preservation of existing housing. The CDC also provides counseling to first time homebuyers. The CDC is capable of doing housing development, they have access to funds thru EOCD and they utilize income ranges of $15-25,000 as their target population. They are interested in joint ventures with other developers. The following recommmendations were provided by them: 1.The City should spend more CDBG money on housing development2.The City should enact policies to make sure developers whoprovide affordable housing keep it affordable3.The City should adopt a linkage program4.400 units of housing should be built on the State Hospitalproperty5.Employers should take a more active roll-large employers shouldcreate a pool to help with downpayments6.Financial institutions should get involved in assistingdevelopers (non-profits) to make deals more feasible Habitat-Paul Duclos and Debbie Wilson Habitat can not take any public money. Their goal is to provide (build) a modest house for recipients. If the housing unit is sold it is recycled to another Habitat recipient. They have been offered 3-4 houses, a total of 9 units, and they are looking for land. Community Land Trust-Claire Higgins The Land Trust recenty received their tax exempt status. Their goal is to supply and maintain affordable housing by taking land off the market. The present problem is the cost of land. They really need help from people for land acquisition, they would like to utilize CDBG funds to assist in the acquisition of property. Claire encouraged the committee to look at ways to keep the housing affordable. Western Mass Loan Fund-Dan Langer They are a non-profit organization, and they serve as the financial intermediary to make low interest loans to non-profits. They have loaned over $600,000 in western Massachusetts. Their funds come from interested parties wanting to make socially responsible contributions. Most of their loans are in the area of housing. They provide short term loans typically for five years. Recently they provided funds to HER,Inc. with the Land Trust and CDC. Other Business They have also worked Committees should get their reports to Marcia Berkley by Wednesday, May 17, 1989 and packets will then be sent out to each committee member. The last two meetings will be held May 24 and May 31. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. gra Housing Action Committee April 26, 1989 Meeting Minutes Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: Bruce Fogel, Mary Ford, Will Bundy, Chuck Bowles, David Heflich, Paul Bixby, Chris Eugin, Louise Jeffway, Susan Kohler­Gray, Marcia Berkley, Pat Goggins and Mayor Musante Bruce Fogel discussed the upcoming agenda, next weeks meeting will. be the Advocacy presentation, May 10 will be an opportunity for consultants and housing groups to make presentations, May 17 and May 24 will be the condensing of sub-committee reports and preparing the report for the Mayor and City Council. The May 24 meeting will be time for the committee to vote on the recommendations for City Council. New Programs The comittees sense was that there is a lack of land and lack of money so there is little affordable housing. This committee tried to look at areas where resources have not been exhausted. The following topics were recommended for exploration: Loan Fund The Western Mass Community Loan Fund has money available for buying houses, but the committee feels there is a need to create a loan fund for tenants as well as for acquisition of rental properties.All employers should be targeted for inclusion in the fund. A Board should be set up to review applications. A percentage of the funds will go to each of the four priority groups identified in the summary sheets. Linkage The goal is to link affordable housing with the creation of employment. The committee recommends the use of land at businesses and industrial parks as infill housing, the periphery of industrial parks would be the ideal location. Mary Ford stressed that there may be some legal ramifications that go along with a linkage program. Pat Goggins suggested an impact study each time the developer proposed a development, perhaps the requirement of doing a municipal impact study. Chuck Bowles encouraged that this be done in a cooperative spirit not legislated. Land The committee recommends that there be some exploring of sites at institutional land,i.e. Cooley Dickinson, VA Hospital etc. Transfer of Development Rights This involves the trading of rights of development, this could be utilized to create and grarantee the development of housing. Partnerships There is a need to work together, businesses, City, institutions and real need for public-private partnerships. The question is how we do this linkage and promote this joint development. Pat Goggins introduced the Egerton parcel and the fact that this property ought to be rezoned to URB as opposed to RR as presently proposed. Pat Goggins makes a motion to recommend that the Mayor, Mary Ford, Mike Ahearn and Paul Bixby jointly sponsor an ordinance to rezone the Egerton site to URB. The motion was approved unanimously with one abstention. The Mayor introduced his idea regarding redevelopment of the Draper Building. There is a brief discussion of ways to utilize the tax laws to encourage affordable housing developments, and how the Northampton Development Corporation might come up with money for a public purpose. Mary Ford suggested looking at the development of SRO's above the police station. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Northampton Housing Partnership -Minutes October 16, 1989 Present: R.Abuza, B. Brandt, s. Carrell, J. Dunne, B. Fogel, M.Ford, J. Gezork, P. Goggins, C. Higgins, s. Kohler-Gray,A.Sax, N. Simms, J. Wright Meeting was called to order at 7: 45 p.m. by Chairperson Pat Goggins. Chairman Goggins welcomed Committee members and briefly discussed the mission of the Housing Partnership. The role of the Partnership is to address and oversee all housing activities in the City. Committee members introduced themselves. Chairperson Goggins encouraged Committee members to review the Handbook on local Housing Partnerships, this document outlines recommended policies and guidelines for Housing Partnerships. Chairperson Goggins indicated that the Office of Planning and Development will recommend the Housing Partnership Committee be established by Ordinance. Housing Action Committee Report Bruce Fogel reported on the Housing Action Committee report. He referred to the six sub-committees and their recommendations, including the empowering of the Housing Partnership. Marcia Berkley reported on the 12-Point Strategy, a suggested outline of activities to be pursued by the Housing Partnership over the year. Jonathan Wright requested information regarding a needs assessment. He feels it was an important aspect of discussions at the Housing Action Committee meeting. Sue Carrell indicated that the Regional Housing Committee for Academic Communities has consolidated much needed information and she will provide the Committee with a copy of the report. Mary Ford indicated an interest in exploring the empowering of a committee to acquire property, reviewing housing proposals, reviewing the Comprehensive Permit process, and how to strengthen the landlords ability to retain property. The Committee agreed to review the strategy and refine it at the next meeting. Sub Committees There was discussion on whether to identify and divide into sub­committees. Bruce Fogel suggested utilizing sub-committees referenced to in the MHP Handbook. Sue Carrell encouraged a sub­committee looking at the design of affordable units. Janet Gezork wanted a sub-committee to deal with expiring use and SRO's. Bruce Fogel recommended four sub-committees: Land Use and Zoning, Housing Initiative, Housing Needs and Administrative. Sue Carrell wanted a sub-committee on Preservation to include housing needs, expiring use and SRO's. Jonathan Wright felt housing needs and identifying what the problem is was an important piece of the Committees work. Nick Simms agreed four was important to look at inventorying and preserving the existing stock and also conducting project reviews. Bruce Fogel agreed it was important to identify housing needs. Al Sax agreed of the importance of need identification but he felt the Housing Need Committee might be short lived and they could then move on to other activities. Bill Brandt felt it important to not make the agenda of the Partnership too large. It is important to keep focused. Richard Abuza was concerned about designating sub-committees too early, he felt it important to not rush into designating sub-committees. Pat agreed it important to not rush, but saw sub-committees important as a means of getting work accomplished in an efficient manner. Jonathan Wright referenced the timetable in the Housing Action Committee report and encouraged the Committee to identify goals for the Partnership prior to deciding on sub-committees. Bruce Fogel felt the sub-committee structure would serve as a means for setting an agenda and would also keep the Committee moving along. John Dunne and Bill Brandt agreed the Committee needs agreement on goals. Pat Goggins and Sue Carrell recommended each person take a few minutes and identify for the Committee what is important to them while serving on the Committee. The Committee agreed that at the next meeting each person will take a few minutes and identify their feelings as to what they hope to accomplish on the Committee. Chairperson Goggins reviewed some organizational issues. All questions and comments should be addressed to the Chair during the meeting. There are 19 members and there will be a three meeting rule if you miss three meetings unexcused you will be removed from the Committee. In addition, there will be a two hour time limit for meetings. Meetings will be held the third Monday of the month at 7: 45 p.m. in the Hearing Room. The next meeting will be October 30.(This is a special meeting being held in two weeks, to discussstrategy and sub-committees.) Marcia Berkley introduced the application being submitted by the Housing Authority to EOCD for 689 and 705 housing. The Committee was asked to review the application and take action at the next meeting. The Committee is being asked to endorse the application. Committee members requested an update on the State Hospital property plans prior to their taking action on the application. Marcia Berkley will present a synopsis. Bruce Fogel requested that this be discussed at the next regular Partnership Meeting. Pat requested a glossary of terms and acronyms. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, NORTHAMPTON HOUSING PARTNERSHIP Minutes -Meeting -October 30, 1989 Present: R.Abuza, w. Bundy, s. Carrell, A. Crystal, J. Dunne, B.Fogel, M. Ford, D. Gengler, P. Goggins, c. Higgins, s.Kohler-Gray, A. Sax, M. Senechal, N. Simms, J. Wright Meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. Pat Goggins reviewed the plan to discuss mission and goal statements at this meeting. Minutes of the last meeting were approved. 12-Point Strategy Discussion There was a general discussion on the 12-Point Strategy. Each committee member spent five minutes identifying for the Committee the goals and priorities to be achieved during the Committee process. Pat requested that Mary Ford, Sue Carrell and Jonathan Wright meet and draft a mission statement based on the goals and priorities identified by each member. Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Berkley, Development Plan MEB/jad 11/7/89 City of Northampton, Massachusetts Office of Planning and Development City Hall • 21 0 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 • (413) 586-6950 • Community and Economic Development• Conservation• Historic Preservation• Planning Board• Zoning Board of Appeals NORTHAMPTON HOUSING PARTNERSHIP Minutes -Meeting - November 27, 1989 Present: R. Abuza, B. Brandt, w. Bundy, A. Crystal, J. Dunne, B.Fogel, M. Ford, P. Goggins, C. Higgins, s. Kohler-Gray, A.Sax, M. Senechal, N. Simms, J. Wright Meeting was called to order at 7: 50 p. m. Future meeting dates were set for December 18 and January 22. Minutes of the last meeting were approved. Pat Goggins indicated that Paul Bixby and Bill Stapleton were advised of the three absence policy. Pat will call each of them to encourage their attendance. Committee members received a listing of acronyms and definitions. 1.Mission statement Jonathan Wright passed out a draft Mission Statement for consideration. The draft was prepared by J. Wright, M. Ford, ands. Carrell. It attempts to incorporate ideas discussed at the past two meetings, review activities already in place and prepare a recommendation. The Committee discussed the Mission Statement. Clare Higgins suggested incorporating the general public into the statement. Richard Abuza expressed concern over incorporating open space, economic development and other issues aside from housing. Concensus of the Committee was to focus on housing. The Mission Statement as amended was approved unanimously. The Committee discussed the two track approach for committee work. Jonathan attempted to cluster activities into five areas. He incorporated a shopping list of activities which could be reviewed by sub-committees and revised. The Cammi ttee agreed to the concept of a two-track approach -working on policy and planning issues while also addressing specific projects. Mary Ford indicated a potential goal being the development of a housing policy for City Council approval and continuing education of the public on housing issues. The Committee agreed to move forward with the five (5) proposed sub-committees, and public education should be included as an activity of each sub-committee. (See attached revised Mission Statement.) Pat requested that members identify potential committees of interest: Policy Gov't/ Zoning Housing� �1&-r':e-roject.sVf�' & Planning Projects Finance Al Sax �-rrcN Siimns Simms ·c. Higgins Senechal� -We.chal ���-a�'f� ·�.G� The following members had no preference on sub-committee: B. Brandt, B. Fogel, J. Wright. Committee members agteed that sub-committees will start in January. Q&� S· 2.Indian Hill 3. John Dunne provided background information on the project. Suffield Bank (CT) foreclosed on the project. The bank has decided to finish 12 units and sell the units. In addition there are 12 other permitted lots to be sold by the bank to another developer. The state now has a Market Opportunities Program aimed at assisting banks in foreclosed properties. Pat Goggins indicated interest in meeting with the Suffield Bank representatives to discuss participation in the program. The Committee endorsed representatives of the NHP meeting with Suffield Bank. 82 Bridge Street Nick Simms indicated that the SRO sub-committee is interested in investigating the purchase and rehab of this property for an SRO. There is a high asking price, significant rehab costs and shrinking public funds. Nick was asked for members assistance in evaluating the building and feasibility of the project. Pat Goggins and Jonathan Wright agreed to evaluate the building. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. MEB/jad NORTHAMPTON HOUSING PARTNERSHIP Minutes -Meeting -December 18, 1989 Present: w.Bundy, s. Carrell, J. Dunne, B. Fogel, M. Ford, J.Gezork, P. Goggins, c. Higgins, s. Kohler-Gray, J. Wright Meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m. Minutes were approved as submitted. Finalize Mission statement The consensus of the Committee was acceptance of the Mission Statement as submitted with the agenda and minutes. Sub-committees Five sub-committees were identified, committee assignments are as follows: Policy and Planning A.Saxs.Kohler-Gray*s.CarrellP.Goggins Government/ Zoning M.FordB.BrandtJ.Wright*D.Gengler *Denotes Chairperson Projects N.SimmsM.SenechalA.Crystal* Housing Preservation R.Abuza*w.BundyJ.Dunne Finance c.HigginsB.Fogel*J.Gezork Pat Goggins request sub-committees to meet prior to their next full committee meeting. Committee should let Marcia Berkley know of meeting dates and locations. Pat Goggins notified the Committee that Bill Stapleton and Paul Bixby are unable to serve on the Committee. He requested suggestions from the members for two new members. Bruce Fogel suggested a member from the Department of Public Works. Other names submitted from the banking community included Lucille Cernak, Judy Cernak and Sylvia Nadeau, in addition there was mention of Larry Siegulid and Alan Torrey. As for including a City Councillor the members agreed to· invite City councillors to serve on sub­committees at the Chairperson's request. Bruce Fogel and John Minutes - Northampton Housing Partnership December 18, 1989 -Page #2 -Dunne encouraged including DPW in the Housing Partnership, the Committee agreed to incorporate them at a later date. Indian Hill Several members of the Housing Partnership met with the representative of Suffield Bank to discuss participation in the Market Initiative Program. The Bank was encouraged by Partnership members to participate. Unfortunately, the Bank indicated they were not interested in participating in the program. Bruce Fogel suggested that a letter be sent to the Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Bank, the Committee agreed. 82 Bridge street John Dunne reported on this project, several Partnership members met with Nick Simms to tour the property and appraise the viability of the project. An offer to purchase is being drafted and will be submitted to the owner. 689 Application -Housing Authority This project was submitted to the Housing Projects Committee for review and recommendation. Other Business There was brief discussion regarding a new meeting night Marcia Berkley will be unavailable for Monday night meetings. will be decided at the next meeting. since This Janet Gezork presented a review of Millbank II project. This project involves 24 units for a limited equity co-operative, 21 2-bedroom units and 3 3-bedroom units priced at $110,000. There will be four handi-capped units available. There was a brief discussion on researching lending consortiums. In addition, Marcia Berkley was asked to research conflicts of interest in voting on projects. Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ma cia Berkley, Economic Development Plan er MEB/jad 1/12/90