Sharon Housing Partnership

Meeting Minutes April 13, 2010

In attendance: Susan Saunders, Lou Modestino and Mary Tobin

Meeting started at 7:20 PM

9 Glenview Road Update (Susan Saunders)

Buyer opted to NOT have a home inspection. They are having an insect and nonprofessional building inspection. In regard to the settlement of the slab- the Town Building Inspector suggested it appeared that it occurred years before and is not continuing.

Buyer requested several things- 1) that the gas line be supported; 2) estimate of what it would cost to repair corner of slab that has settled; 3) that the Town hire an inspector; 4) that the Town level the subfloor in master bedroom; 5)that the Town insulate the attic and install a ridge vent; 6) that the Town repair the rotted cabinet under kitchen sink; 7)that the Town repair water staining and flashing in the entryway; 8) that the Town install a dry well; 9) that the Town install trim around cellar door; 10) that the Town install additional siding; 11) that the Town repair the crack in the front stairs; 12) that the Town level off the floor in basement; 13) that the Town test for lead paint; 14) that the Town test for radon; 15) that the Town fix telephone wires; 16) that the Town will loam and seed front and back yards

The town agreed to 1) Install swing vent where gas line meets floor; 4) Level the subfloor under carpet in master bedroom; 6) Replace rotted area under sink 7) Repair flashing and ceiling at front entry; 9) Wrap the basement door trim on the outside 10) Replaced cracked and missing siding; 11) Fill crack in front stairs; 15) Tack up telephone wires.

All other requests made are the responsibility of the buyer. Jane Desberg sent a letter to the buyers with this information on April 12, 2010. (See File)

Taxes on this property will be adjusted to reflect lowered sale price. A Purchase and Sale agreement is needed by April 30, 2010. Property will close by June 1, 2010

CPA Application

The Finance Committee did not support the SHP application for $20,000.00 for CPA funds to do a survey of Town owned parcels suitable for affordable development. Susan will pull this from the Town Meeting warrant for May. Mary Tobin presented the group with a list of Town owned properties she received from Mark Mazur, Town Assessor. Mary will cross check list with earlier information and report back to group.

New Business

Information concerning Open Meeting Law was discussed. All SHP members need to take the Ethics test and become certified online.

Mary Tobin suggested contacting Norma Fitzgerald from the Sharon Council on Aging concerning working together with her toward affordable housing goals for Sharon seniors.

Meeting Adjourned.