AHTF Regular October Meeting

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 6:30 pm via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023.

Important Announcement: Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so on matters not requiring a public hearing, we will post on the City of Salem’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. Individuals may participate remotely in the meeting via a remote participation platform called Zoom.

Members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting may access the remote participation meeting through any one of the following ways:

• Go to the website link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81133966648?pwd=OWsxa1U3KytCSjRSNlVKbTd5TkwvZz09 or

• Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter webinar ID #811 3396 6648 and password 952001 or

• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257.

When prompted enter meeting ID # 811 3396 6648. Those only dialing in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting. The meeting will be opened at 6:20 pm to allow members of the public to test their audio.

Providing Public Comment During the Meeting: Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments during the Public Comment period. Members of the public will be asked to use the virtual “Raise Hand” function in Zoom to indicate that they would like to provide comment. If members are using the toll-free phone number, Dial *9 on the phone’s dial pad to raise their hand. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this challenging situation for our community and the world. 

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Filipe Zamborlini, Chair Christopher Malstrom, Vice Chair Councilor Jeff Cohen, Treasurer City Council President Meg Stott Councilor Caroline Watson-Felt Lynda Fairbanks Atkins James Willis Jack Butterworth

2. New Business

A. Presentation from Habitat for Humanity on its Critical Rehabilitation Program

B. Review and vote on Support Letters for Home Rule Petition related to the proposed Condominium Conversion Ordinance

C. Future Items

3. Unfinished Business

A. Discussion of Trust Funds

i. Discussion of Allocation of Remaining Funds

4. Staff Updates

A. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and update on housing programs supported through City’s allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds

B. FY24 Community Preservation Plan – Request for Comment/Input

C. Notice of Funding Application for ARPA Funds - update

5. Approval of the Minutes

A. September 12, 2023

6. Public Comment

7. Adjournment