[yrhasc] Public right to know stuff and YRHC Dec.18 Draft Minutes

[JudyP]

wow -didn't realize the beach ave house needed that much work! do you 
happen to know if there are any organizations, like habitat, that 
work on renovation, not just new construction? (maybe the folks from 
extreme makeover would like to spend a week on our lovely island next 
year?!)


>Judy and Sandy,   Yes on the Beach Ave. House still being considered 
>3 family and yes on the condo possibility although only a madman 
>would flaunt that right now with what is going on with the Spar.  I 
>am in agreement with your thoughts on that Judy and we all have 
>discussed it.   I have been in constant contact with the owner (and 
>friend) to keep us in the loop when he can no longer hang on and he 
>knows where we are coming from and yes we try each meeting to focus 
>on properties that are available.  Most of our members would prefer 
>to but in the open market or have a stable long term rental.  Most 
>are looking at what we are doing as a safety valve,  but an 
>important one.   Most of our members are in the unenviable financial 
>valley that all folks of modest incomes are in, particularly 
>those in desirable retirement locations in that the entry level 
>starter homes are priced out of reach.     What looks reasonable to 
>you and me looks like a Mount Everest to the folks we are trying to 
>help.  At $350K plus $200K of work needed,  the condos aren't going 
>to make it in the low to mid 100's.
>     Sandy - I prefer to be the Father Rooster than the Father Hen, 
>but whatever, I love to delegate.  There are only so many hours in 
>the day, and while I get a stipend for some of what I do, and have 
>been offered more to do more - my time is stretched too thin and I 
>have had to decline that offer (from Genesis RCDI grant).   The 
>folks who have participated so far (10-12 you see on the list) or so 
>generally are also pretty busy and our meetings typically have 
>babies at them and/or one or the other parent babysitting and/or we 
>are competing with our members having fire meetings, rec meetings, 
>work issues, etc.   All have worked hard to get us where we are and 
>will do more if possible,  but the idea of delegating out to sub 
>groups and committees more stuff ain't going to fly right now.  We 
>cannot even think of another body at the moment to get on the 
>YRHASC, let alone to do more (needed such research)  which is why we 
>so appreciate folks like yourself and Judy working all day and 
>giving time at night to this.  There are not a lot of folks out here 
>and those able and interested are into many things already plus 
>there are some who do not think what we are doing is all that great 
>anyways.        Headed out to deal with snow and leaving tomorrow 
>for a looooong weekend.   Thank you both for your continued input - 
>keep it coming.     MGPP      
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Judy Paolini
TPDA
207-871-1813 office
207-329-6153 cell
judyp at tpda.com
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