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Affordable Housing Advisory Board 2501 Homestead Road Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Minutes of Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Members Present: Patsy Barbie, Chair; Arthur Sprinczeles, Vice Chair; JonZella Bailey- Pridham; Tammy Jacobs; Eleanor Kinnaird; Noah Oswald; Nannie Richmond; and Daniel Bullock Excused Absence: Sully Jaffer; Andrew Shannon; and Diane Beecham Unexcused Absence: Traci Wooten; Vivian Herndon- Latta; and Jason O'Quinn Staff Present: Audrey Spencer - Horsley, Director; and Crystal Coble, Administrative Assistant Welcome /Introduction The Chair, Patsy, called the meeting to order at 6:12pm. AHAB members introduced themselves and new members were welcomed by Patsy and Audrey. Approval of Minutes Daniel made a motion to approve the minutes of May 19, 2015 and Arthur seconded the motion and the minutes were approved unanimously. Department Report /County Report Audrey informed the AHAB that the 2015 -2020 5 Year Consolidated Plan had been approved by HUD for funding and the county is working on contracts with the non - profits in regards to funded projects. Audrey also mentioned that Congress approved a proposal that would significantly reduce the HOME program funding budget for Orange County. A member requested information on who to direct letters of concern regarding the proposal to reduce HOME Program funding. Audrey agreed to provide that information as soon as possible. Audrey shared with the AHAB that one million dollars put aside in Orange County's budget for possible development of County Owned land/buildings to address affordable housing needs. There was a request of a map of depicting county owned land and buildings. Audrey informed the board that once it was available she would provide one. Audrey also updated the AHAB that the County committees' current stance on the possible utilization of "Tiny Homes" to address the affordable housing needs. For the homes to be in compliance with the County's current land use regulations homes' foundation cannot be set on wheels and the size has to be between 250 sq. ft. and 450 sq. ft. Audrey was tasked with tracking down the agreements /plans of the recently approved "Tiny Home" projects on private property in the county. Audrey shared that the draft if the Analysis of Impediments doc would be shared for public comment soon and presented to the BOCC in September. Audrey also informed the AHAB that the Housing Choice Voucher 5 year Plan is currently shared for public comment. Audrey informed the AHAB that the OCHA board billboard advertising for "Landlords Needed" is posted at the intersection of Hwy 86 and Hwy 70.