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Page 3 of 4 from the CPC. Ms. Tung would like any application for pre-funding to be a joint application with the Select Board, if possible. Mr. Sandeen requested if Ms. Prosnitz could put together a couple of slides on how other communities are availing the CPA money for affordable housing. Ms. Prosnitz agreed. Ms. Rust advised that the Trust be as specific as possible on the CPC application and have a list of projects/initiatives for which the funding is being sought. Ms. Kowalski advised that on the application, the Trust request for pre -funding should include a tangible project request. Mr. Erickson walked through his presentation of housing proposals for North St and Lowell St. He walked through his plans/ideas for 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms and 3 bedrooms, and various types of housing such as single family, double decker, townhouses with garages, and two-story apartments. The Trust discussed the housing potential on the site, the zoning changes required, the housing mix, the ability to conduct a pro forma analysis for the site, presenting the proposal to the Planning Board, and the process to introduce the idea of housing at this location to the Select Board. Ms. Kowalski and Ms. Tung and Mr. Erickson on behalf of the Trust decided to meet with the Planning Director, Planning Board member, and other Town Staff for a Development Review Meeting to discuss the North St/Lowell St project proposal. The meeting date to be determined. Ms. Rust agreed to suggest some ideas of projects that might be appropriate for the Trust to consider to request the CPA funding. 6. Update on emergent/urgent opportunities guidelines The Trust reviewed the guidelines for timely decision on Housing Trust funds. They proposed a few amendments to the draft guidelines document. Mr. Sandeen made a motion to approve the urgent criteria for decision on Housing Trust funds, as amended. Ms. Payne seconded. The Trustees voted in favor of the motion 5-0-0. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Draft Values The Trust decided to discuss the Values at the next meeting. 8. Committee Assignments The Trustees discussed and agreed to serve as the AHT liaison with the following committees in Town that deals with housing. The purpose of the liaison is to reach out to the various Boards and Committees in order to collaborate and coordinate efforts, find out the various needs, and to be a direct conduit for support and communication.