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Housing trust approves $10,000 grant for Upper County Residence LLC
Summary
The Dennis Housing Trust voted to award $10,000 in program funds to an affordable‑housing rental application from Upper County Residence LLC. The vote was approved by roll call after members clarified reimbursement and lottery procedures.
The Dennis Housing Trust voted to approve a $10,000 program reimbursement for an affordable rental application submitted by Douglas Miller of Upper County Residence LLC. The motion to accept the application was made by Chair Bob Samiluk and seconded by a committee member; the committee then conducted a roll‑call vote and the motion carried.
The committee discussed administrative details before voting. Speaker 2, the project presenter, said the developer plans to open the ready‑renter/lottery process in May and expects the units to be complete in fall 2025. The presenter also provided rent figures, saying 2024 rents with utilities included are “about 2,200,” and that a different rent range of roughly $2,500–$3,000 was being considered if tenants pay utilities separately.
Members clarified prior reimbursement practice in a separate matter: the committee confirmed a prior $10,000 payment had been issued as a reimbursement (bills submitted after the event) rather than an advance. The presenter explained that applicants must complete the program process and then request reimbursement.
“I would move that we accept the application from Douglas Miller, Upper County Residence LLC, and, in terms of to look for the $10,000 of the program for that,” Chair Bob Samiluk said when making the motion.
The motion passed on a roll‑call vote of members present. The committee indicated staff will follow up on next steps with the applicant and confirm program paperwork and timing.
The Housing Trust moved on to other agenda items; the meeting record shows no conditions attached to this award and no court or arbitration actions currently preventing the project from proceeding, according to the presenter.
