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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-15 Reading Housing Authority Minutes - Executive SessionREADING HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes of the Executive Session of the adjourned Meeting of August 15, 1995 A regular Board meeting of the Reading Housing Authority was held on Tuesday, August 15, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street in the Town of Reading, Massachusetts. The Chairman, Reverend Robert K. Sweet, Jr., called the meeting to order. Due to a lack of quorum, the meeting was adjourned until Wednesday, August 16, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. and was held at the office of the Authority, 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive in the Town of Reading, Massachusetts. Those members present and forming a quorum were: Mr. Sweet, Mr. Reynol and Mr. Allen. Ms. Plansky was also in attendance along with the Authority's attorney, Mr. Greco. Upon a unanimous roll call vote, the Board adjourned to Executive Session to discuss the real estate matters pending with the Bear Hill development. Mr. Sweet gave an overview of the events that had transpired since the last meeting. 8/6/95 - Board met and voted to require that the 13 units of affordable housing be as follows: 11 units for sale; 2 units donated to RHA 10 units with 2 BR ( 2 with garages): 5 @ 2BR, 2 B at $99,900 ( "A" Units) 2 @ 2BR, 1.5 B at $108,000 ( "C" Units) 2 @ 2BR, 2B at $108,000 ( "E" or "G" Units) 1 @ 2BR, 2B donated to RHA ( "E" or "G" Unit) 3 units with 3 BR ( 2 with garages): 2 @ 3BR, 2B at $127,000 ( "H" Units) I @ 3BR, 2B donated to RHA ( "H" Unit) 8/9/95 - Letter received by Executive Director regarding offer of all 2 BR units containing 1.5 baths. Also stated that the "affordable" units will be the same as all market rate units. ED checked with attorney and sent letter to Board of Selectmen and Town Manager stating that no such offer had been made. Sent copies of transmittal to Board memb ED went on vacation. 8/10/95 - ED sent info to Don Allen for cost comparison information. Mr. Allen said thought that Mr. Sweet had said something about all units having 1.5 baths. 8/11/95 - Mr. Sweet called Sally Hoyt to tell her of the confusion. Mr. Dolben had offered the units before a break and in the confusion the offer had not been heard by others and was not put on the table for discussion during deliberations. 8/14/95 - Spoke with Town Manager and tried to arrange a meeting to discuss the issues with both Boards. Not possible so a meeting was scheduled for RHA only to consider this offer with the new conditions. 8/15/95 - Meeting scheduled - no quorum. Continued until 8/16. After review of the letter and the new conditions and upon a motion duly made by Mr. Allen and seconded by Mr. Reynolds, it was unanimously VOTED: To rescind the action of the August 7, 1995 meeting relative to the Bear Hill Limited Partnership proposal for the "affordable" units at Bear Hill development, by the following roll call vote: Mr. Reynolds - aye Mr. Allen - aye Mr. Sweet - aye The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. The Board discussed at length the new offer as well as the "Cost Comparison" sheet which showed that the 2BR, 1 B units at $99,900 would actually cost the developer less and would allow for a lower qualifying income for new purchasers. After some debate the Board decided that the current offer from the developer would be satisfactory. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Allen and seconded by Mr. Reynolds, it was unanimously VOTED: To approve the following mix for the affordable units at the Bear Hill development: nine (9) "A" style units at $108,000 for each unit; each with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, constructed identically to all other "A" style units in the complex; with the same amenities, quality of design and construction, interior design and layout; with balconies as set forth in plans submitted to the Board at their August 7, 1995 meeting and laid out by Martin Architects dated October 21, 1994; two (2) "H" style units with garage at $127,000 for each unit; each with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, constructed identically to all other "H" style units in the complex; with the same amenities, quality of design and construction, interior design and layout; as set forth in plans submitted to the Board at their August 7, 1995 meeting and laid out by Martin Architects dated October 21, 1994; one (1) "G" style unit with garage donated to Reading Housing Authority, containing 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, constructed identically to all other "H" style units in the complex; with the same amenities, quality of design and construction, interior design and layout; as set forth in plans submitted to the Board at their August 7, 1995 meeting and laid out by Martin Architects dated October 21, 1994; one (1) "H" style unit with garage donated to Reading Housing Authority, containing 3 b and 2 baths, constructed identically to all other "H" style units in the complex; with the & amenities, quality of design and construction, interior design and layout; as set forth in pl submitted to the Board at their August 7, 1995 meeting and laid out by Martin Architects October 21, 1994; Further, the developer shall provide: * exact unit location by building and unit number (Location can be changed by mutual agreement.) * typical unit layout of each unit type * exact location of four (4) garages (2 with RHA units; 2 with the 3 Bedroom units) * exact location of deeded parking spaces (each unit to have one deeded space and assigned space) * plan showing the front elevation to show how and if the change affects the building design) * approximate beneficial interest of each unit in common area. These plans and documents must be provided to the Board members before the joint meeti that they can review them and resolve any problems before this meeting on September 7, 1 Mr. Reynolds - aye Mr. Allen - aye Mr. Sweet - aye The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. There being no further business before the Board in Executive Session, it was unanimously to adjourn at 7:10 P.M. and to return to regular session by the following vote: Mr. Reynolds - aye Mr. Allen - aye Mr. Sweet - aye The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Respectfully submitted, Marg . Plansky, Secretary and Executive Director ms so 15.