Date: 10/14/09
Called to order: 7:40 pm
Attendance: Gretchen Condon, Susan Crowley, Gary Ludwig, Laura Burns, Tim White, Chris Burns & Jim O’Brien.
Guests: Jon Yazwinski of Father Bills & MainSpring and Clark Brewer, AIA
Discussion:
Introduced and heard a presentation from Jon Yazwinski of Father Bills & MainSpring organization relating to the 111 Fort Hill Street property and the potential for Veterans housing. He reported he would be submitting to CPC accordingly. There was lengthy discussion related to the funding programs, the resources to continue support at the residence and the interactions of the Hingham Housing Authority and the Veterans Agent.
Discussed the Lincoln School Apartments progress with the AIA Contract and the HAP Contract discussions. Explained budget review to date.
Discussed CPC Loan Program funds return and the expectation of no Warrant Article needed to complete same.
Discussed the Amego property purchase and strategy moving forward. An accepted offer of $399K has been executed and Jim Toomey, Esq. is reviewing the Purchase and Sale agreement accordingly. Term sheets for mortgage requirements will be assembled for a presentation to the finance director for approval.
The RFQ for the Selectman’s parcel was reviewed and minor changes adopted. Final consideration is expected next meeting.
Reviewed the CPC application to be submitted by the 15th for renovations and permitting funds to support the Amego property.
Discussed the Linden Ponds announcement of financial trouble and expect to look into the monitoring agent (DHCD) and possibility of reviewing a report on funds in the scholarship account set up.
Reviewed presentation and proposal from Clark Brewer, AIA for the feasibility study related to converting the Amego property to multi-family housing.
Motions:
Motion to accept the minutes of 9/21/09 seconded and approved.
Motion to vote and approve the CPC application for the renovation and permitting of the Amego property was seconded and approved.
Motion to accept and execute the Clark Brewer proposal presented this evening.
Motion to adjourn at 10:15PM seconded and approved.
Next Meeting: 10/28/09 at 7:00 pm
Respectfully submitted by: James V. O’Brien, Secretary