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Trust outlines $1.225M CBC/CPC funding package, website and staffing needs
Summary
The trust reviewed a CBC/CPC funding package that would total roughly $1.225 million (including a proposed $500,000 request for a Bob Kroll project and a pilot mortgage buy-down), approved an appraisal expenditure for 187 Depot Street and discussed a $5,000 website proposal and a note‑taker vacancy.
At the April 28 meeting the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust discussed grant and funding requests it intends to submit to the CBC/CPC process and addressed several operational items.
Cochair Bob Semmelak summarized the proposed funding package and the near‑term timetable. He said the trust will submit a slate of requests by Friday, with a total ask discussed in the meeting of about $1,225,000. Semmelak noted a proposed $500,000 request tied to the Bob Kroll project, a request for shared regional services funding (about $15,000, subject to per‑town adjustments) and a recommendation for a small mortgage buy‑down pilot to support two households plus limited administrative funds.
Separately, members discussed an existing appraisal for 187 Depot Street: Semmelak said the trust hired a commercial appraiser (a bill of about $4,200 was mentioned) and expects the appraiser to return with results in May, after which the appraisal will support a CPC request to release funds.
Website and staffing: volunteers reported a website developer has quoted roughly $5,000 for basic site development (additional hosting, SEO and maintenance fees would be extra). Members agreed to form a short subcommittee or designate a point person to gather content and manage the site if the trust approves funding.
Personnel: the trust noted that the current notetaker, Jody, has given notice; HR and union procedures must be followed to fill the vacancy. The trust also flagged a need for a volunteer or hired landscaping resource to maintain trust properties; members discussed using a local garden club or a paid landscaper depending on costs and insurance.
No formal approvals of large grants or contracts occurred at the meeting; the trust’s immediate steps are to finalize the CBC/CPC submission, seek select board confirmation where required, and have consultants return with funding options and supporting documents.
