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Page 2 of 4 They see the repositioning as an opportunity to create housing, and they are interested in redeveloping the 17 lots. Ms. Tung asked if this is something to consider for the Trust’s future agenda as an item that the Trust could possibly assist with. Ms. Rust advised that while it is good to be aware of such initiatives, the agencies like LHA may not solicit local funding for such projects hence it needn’t be delved into in detail. Ms. Rust shared that RHSO is doing the FY24 Planning. She wanted to know whether the Trust had any new programs or initiatives that RHSO needs to slot into their Planning. She said that there was no set deadline and she can be informed of the programs as they come up. 3. H 2747/S 1771, real estate transfer tax and H 2740/H2741 linkage fees Ms. Tung proposed that AHT recommends the Select Board support the Real estate transfer fee tax legislation and Linkage fee tax legislation. Mr. Sandeen ‘so moved’. Ms. Payne seconded. The Trustees voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Tung agreed to email Joe Pato about the motion and the AHT’s support of the fees. 4. Executive Session – potential real estate acquisition Ms. Tung stated that there was nothing to discuss at the moment and if anything imminent comes up it will be reviewed at another meeting. 5. Three-month Action Plan Ms. Tung shared her three-month action plan as follows, to get the AHT’s application to the CPC, to finalize the emergent opportunities criteria, to establish the bridges to the other boards and committees in town, and to identify any opportunities in the Town owned land. The Trustees will go back to discussing goals and strategies once the action plan items have been completed. Ms. Tung asked if there is a list of Town owned properties. Mr. Sandeen shared that there was a list provided at the time a site was being identified for the Hosmer house. Ms. Prosnitz expressed her interest to view this list. Ms. Kowalski agreed to share the list of Town owned properties with the Trustees. Ms. Tung requested for the report from Carolyn Kosnoff she had done on Dec 12 2022 with the current state of CPA funds at that time. Ms. Kowalski agreed to get this report. Ms. Tung walked through the CPC fund balances based on information from Bob Pressman. Ms. Tung referenced the 2022 Housing Needs Assessment document and felt that the Trust should include the goals and recommendations from the document in their application to the CPC. The Trust reviewed the CPC application process and considered requesting pre-funding