[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Somers 5-14-1992. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby created an Affordable Housing
Board of the Town of Somers. The Board shall consist of five members
appointed by the Town Board to serve at its pleasure for terms of
two years. From among the members of the Board, the Town Board from
time to time shall designate a Chairperson. The Board shall meet at
such times designated by the Chairperson or as the Board shall determine.
Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled
in the same manner as original appointments for the balance of the
unexpired term.
Members of the Board shall receive no compensation
for their service but may receive, within an appropriation therefor,
reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of their duties.
[Amended 3-8-2018 by L.L.
No. 4-2018]
The Board shall have the following powers and duties:
A.
To
define, refine and provide oversight in the development and implementation
of proposals for the Somers Affordable Housing Code utilizing the
Affordable Housing Report as a guide.
B.
To
confer with banks and lending institutions for the purpose of identifying
proposals to encourage affordable housing and to encourage such banks
and lending institutions to identify and implement methods of reducing
down payments, closing costs and mortgage rates.
C.
To
advise and consult with public officials and boards for the purpose
of advancing affordable housing concerns.
D.
To
provide for public dissemination of information on affordable housing
issues.
E.
To
periodically report to the Town Board on progress relating to affordable
housing.
G.
To monitor turnover and ensure long term affordability of housing units approved as Town of Somers affordable units in accordance with the requirements of Article XIA, Affordable Housing, §§ 170-60.4, Resale of affordable dwelling units, and 170-60.5, Affordable rental dwelling units, of the Code of the Town of Somers.
