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The committee approved two sets of minutes by roll call. For the 01/31/2025 minutes the roll call recorded \"Ellen: Aye; Paul: Aye; Al: Aye; Jesse: Aye; Doug: Aye.\" For the minutes identified as \"30 first\" a second roll call recorded the same five aye votes.

Members turned to a separate agenda item about a CPC application whose meeting had been improperly noticed. One member summarized the problem: the CPC did not have a quorum at its scheduled meeting because of a misposted date (it was posted for Feb. 1 instead of Feb. 11). Committee members debated whether the appearance of a quorum—even if some participants are non-deliberating attendees or on Zoom—requires posting. One member said, \"If there's gonna be a quorum, we have to post,\" and another cautioned that \"the appearance even the appearance of having, a an open meeting situation warrants posting to avoid future issues.\" The committee agreed it was better to post and asked that the trust be notified promptly when the CPC sets a new date so the trust can post within the 48-hour requirement.

The committee also addressed reports that two members of the Select Board (other than Al) had approached the Housing Authority to advocate for the trust's Community Preservation Committee application. One trust member said they were unaware and asked that such outreach be discussed by the trust first. Al responded, \"I was not. Although, there is nothing inappropriate about that,\" and later added that advocating to implement a Select Board policy goal is \"a perfectly reasonable thing for a Select Board member to do.\" The committee member who raised the concern said they felt \"blindsided\" and asked Al to discuss future outreach with the chair and vice chair of the Select Board before it occurs.

The meeting concluded with a motion under the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law to enter executive session per MGL chapter 30A section 21, exemption six, to discuss potential property acquisition and not return to open session. The motion was moved and seconded; the subsequent roll call was recorded: Ellen: Aye; Paul: Aye; Al: Aye; Jesse: Aye; Doug: Aye. Committee members then addressed logistics for conducting executive session on Zoom, including stopping the meeting recording and notifying IT or Vanessa to ensure the video is not posted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Southborough: Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust 2/12/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Town of Southborough Affordable Housing Trust approved minutes, discussed posting and quorum requirements for a related CPC meeting, raised concerns about Select Board outreach to the Housing Authority, and voted to move into executive session to discuss a potential property acquisition.","taxTitle","Town of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts","taxId",56453,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6337017,"Southborough trust flags Housing Production Plan expiring July 2025; members to seek updates and possible extension",298,470000,768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2276308-4e7e3f9d2eecc8fa7c84060d5dbad8d4&start=470&end=768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2276308-4e7e3f9d2eecc8fa7c84060d5dbad8d4/thumbnail_470000.jpg","/articles/6337017/Town-of-Southborough/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Southborough-trust-flags-Housing-Production-Plan-expiring-July-2025-members-to-seek-updates-and-possible-extension","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6337017-15460a72999352271b48418bb135b576/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448667&Signature=aCNHug64E1raCp-jur6d5dBVfm5AQlFRt53fih2afDKX5QEJ1Ybi-KNDzm-zGnt1mOUrvSoBkKKOl4VBnZ2iUyoapINVpk5tvKggguMdQtqvUVnvpxZy3zYk8kanJrlYFwZsO1G73j-1W5FIE2~mGAucgrpXX3bpeYypn6vJRlQm2FuqkltV6F7vGxdCo19yNxX6xPWIpiNDMa-OtXfEWsMWTZWFgQ~FOAmBul1sm76rGetHLVGhfHjX2g9Bpz6JK-19eYNyKizzqzQDAC6IfibQNJavncTXGrvweQNUA9o6eXHckeCxYIl2nqZU-qvoa7uS~6-WDF40WAlsB7wzkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee discussed the Town of Southborough's Housing Production Plan, which expires in July 2025, and agreed to follow up with town staff and other boards to determine whether the plan can be renewed or must be replaced.

The chair raised the item, saying, \"I received an email from Karina on the housing production plan. So technically the housing production plan has a July 2025 expiration date,\" and asked the group how to proceed. The chair added that they did not know whether the plan could be renewed as-is or whether a new plan would be required.

Members noted that the Affordable Housing Trust previously used an outside consultant to prepare the plan and that completing a new or updated plan on a short timetable would be difficult. One committee member said the town is \"one unit short of meeting our goal,\" and that achieving the additional unit would help move the town into \"Safe Harbor.\" The same member indicated some related strategy and personnel matters would be discussed in executive session.

Trust members agreed on several follow-up steps: ask Karina (staff) for the official status and any application or expiration paperwork; request that one member place the item on the Planning Board agenda ahead of that board's next meeting; and have another member consult with town counsel and the Select Board to confirm which body needs to act. The chair said they would keep the item on the trust agenda while those checks occur and would \"knock on Karina's door as well.\" A member suggested seeking a one-year extension from the state if an update is required to allow adequate time to gather updated demographics and hire a consultant.

The meeting record shows no formal vote on the Housing Production Plan itself; members treated the discussion as direction to staff and board designees to report back. The committee noted three practical constraints raised during discussion: (1) state filing deadlines tied to the July expiration, (2) the likely need to update demographic and strategy data used in the plan, and (3) the limited time available to engage a consultant if a new plan is required.

The committee did not adopt a change to the plan at this meeting; members set follow-ups and retained the item on the agenda for a later action.","Trust members discussed a Housing Production Plan that expires in July 2025, noted the town is roughly one unit short of a goal tied to Safe Harbor status, and assigned follow-ups to clarify whether the plan can be renewed, must be reissued, or can receive a one-year extension.","actionData","errors"]

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Southborough trust discusses CPC posting rules, Select Board outreach to Housing Authority and moves into executive session for property acquisition

Southborough trust flags Housing Production Plan expiring July 2025; members to seek updates and possible extension