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TR-2014-10 APPT JOHN W. BENNETT TO HOUSING r� aomeA--1 TR-2014-10 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN W. BENNETT, 15G MANSION WOODS DRIVE,AGAWAM, MA TO THE AGAWAM HOUSING AUTHORITY TO A TERM EXPIRING THE SECOND MONDAY IN JANUARY 2017 t: r WHEREAS,a vacancy exists on the Agawam Housing Authority; and — 3 WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed John W. Bennett, 15G Mansion Woodsrie, Agawam, MA to the Agawam Housing Authority to a term expiring on the second Monday in r January 2017; and NOW THEREFORE, THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL hereby resolves to confirm the appointment of John W. Bennett, 15G Mansion Woods Drive, Agawam, MA to the Agawam Housing Authority to a term expiring on the second Monday in January 2017. DATED THIS 7 DAY OF 2014. PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL Chns opher Johns n, President,Agawam Town Council M Tn CAk— A RO ED AS FORM AND LEGALITY Cc ` Vincent Giosci ,Solicitor I CC � s� MAYORAL ACTION Received this an— day of P U" " 0-4n , 2014 from Council Clerk. Signed by Council President this- 01— _ day of Y06111 , 2014. APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawa qarter, as ereby approve the passage of the above legislation on this _day of WL 2014. Richard A. Cohen, Mayor DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of 2014 for the following reason(s): 1AAW46 Richard A. Cohen, Mayor RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK 1 q it Returned to Council Clerk this day of ' 2014. �f "7T 4 15G Mansion Woods DQ"N" -�' Agawam, MA 01001 f c. aO November 7,2013 z" Hon, Richard A. Cohen, Mayor ca Town of Agawam sa 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Dear Mayor Cohen: I recently learned from talking to Joseph Fitzpatrick that there will be at least one vacancy on the Agawam Housing Commission after January 1, 2014. Please consider me for appointment to the Commission. I have been active for thirteen years with the Massachusetts Senior Action Council, which has always been concerned about the quantity and quality of affordable housing in the state. During my five years as MSAC President I worked with a committee of housing advocates and realtors called at the request of the legislature to produce an acceptable bill dealing with expiring use housing. MSAC had become alarmed at the loss of thousands of units of affordable housing that had been lost because the owners had either sold their property or converted it to market rate. In working on this issue,I learned much about the needs of low income people, especially seniors and the disabled,for decent affordable housing,and also about the concerns of realtors who no longer wished to be responsible for owning and maintaining government subsidized housing. We finally worked out a compromise bill,which did not preserve all affordable housing,but did require owners who were planning to sell their property to let the state know a year in advance so that a new owner could be found who would be willing to maintain the property as affordable housing. Mass.Senior Action Council was recognized by the legislature for our role Inputting the bill together and fighting to get it passed,and we were invited by the Governor to the signing of the bill at the State House. I would like to make use of what I learned in the process to benefit the needs of low income seniors and others in Agawam. I have resided in Agawam for thirteen years,and have served most of those years as treasurer of the Mansion Woods Condominium Association. I believe thafAt is a for Ir me to offer my services to the town. Please consider me for a position on the Agawam I.usmA- Commission. Vti' 1 V ry truly yours, � l John W. Bennett Apr(K) FAG AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL `Olt 3E MAIN STREET AGAWAIM, MASSAC HUSETTS 01001 ATED MP March 18. 2014 PRI SIDENT Christopher C. Johnsa,t VICE PRESIDENT Den,ris J. Perry COUNCILORS George Birzas Mr. John W. Beimett Cecilia 1'. Calabrese 15G Mansion Woods Drive Patti C. Cavall° Agawam, MA. 01001 James P. Cieherri Gina A1. Le[ellier Joseph Alineo Dear Mr. Bennett: 1Donuld H. Rheoull Robert E. Rossi Congratulations on your appointment to the Agawam Housing Authority to a term expiring the second Monday in January, 2017. The City Council recognizes your hard work and commitment to At)001NISTRATIVE this board as well as to the Town of Agawam. ASSISTANT Barbaru.-I. Bard Once again, on behalf of the Agawam City Council, thank you for your willingness to serve our town. Sincerely, Barbara A. Bard Administrative Assistant to the City Council TELEPHONE (413) 726-9716 FAX (413) '726-9717 EMAIL bbard(i)irgaivant,ma.its FAG �� } : �. AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAKIVIASSACHUSET'FS 01001 TED February 26, 2014 AN PRESMENT Chrislopher C Johnscm VICE PRESIDPN,r Dennis J. Perry Mr. John W. Bennett 15G Mansion Woods Drive COUNCILORS Agawam, MA. 01001 Geo-ge Bitzas Cecilia P. Calabrese Dear Mr. Bennett: Paul C Caiwllo James P, Cichalli On behalf of the Agawam City Council, I wish to extend an Gina Al Leieffier Josephkfineo invitation for you to attend the Regular Council meeting at which Donald ill Rho(jull the AgawamCity Council will vote on the confirmation of your Ruberr E. kaysi appointment to the Agawam Housing Authority to a term expiring the second Monday in January, 2017. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2014 at 7:00pm. AMM IN ISTRATI%'I, ASSISTAN'r if you have any questions., please do not hesitate to contact this Barbaru,4. Bard office. Thank you. Sincerely, A" a 400L Barbara A. Bard Administrative Assistant to the City Council TELEPHONE (413) 726-9716 FAX (4131) 726-9717 EMAIL bbard,',)1agawan?,ma.its �� ty AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL `r' 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAIN4, NIASSACHUSEFTS 01001 N. �RRT E D M February 24, 2014 PRESIDENT Christopher C.Johnson VICE PRESIDENT Dennis� perry, Mr. John W. Bennett 15G Mansion Woods Drive COUNCILORS Agawam, MA. 0 100 1 George Bilaas Cecilia P. Calabrese Dear Mr. Bennett: Paid C. Cavallo James P. cicbell; Gina k/. Letellier On behalf of the Agawam City Council, I wish to extend an Joseph A9ineo invitation for you to attend the Regular Council meeting at which Donald ill, Rhemili the Agawam City Council will vote on the confirmation of your Robert E. Rossi appointment to the Agawam Housing Authority to a term expiring 4,rrhn,rt R. SujJ�;ti the second Monday in January, 2017. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, Mareli 3, 2014 at 7:00pm. At)mi IsTRATIVE ASSISTANT If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this Rarbara.a. Bart! office. Thank you. Sincerely, f Barbara A. Bard Administrative Assistant to the City Council TELEPHONE (413) 726-971 G I;A\ (413) 726-9717 EMAIL bbarc,,'c_h�agawam,ina,us TR-2014.10 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN W. BENNETT, 15G MANSION WOODS DRIVE,AGAWAM, MA TO THE AGAWAM HOUSING AUTHORITY TO A TERM EXPIRING THE SECOND MONDAY IN JANUARY 2017 WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Agawam Housing Authority, and WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed John W. Bennett, 15G Mansion Woods Drive, Agawam, MA to the Agawam Housing Authority to a term expiring on the second Monday in January 2017; and NOW THEREFORE, THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL hereby resolves to confirm the appointment of John W. Bennett, 15G Mansion Woods Drive, Agawam, MA to the Agawam Housing Authority to a term expiring on the second Monday in January 2017. DATED THIS DAY OF 2014. PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL Christopher Johnson, President,Agawam Town Council tAR O ED:AS FORM AND LEGALITY Vincent Giosci , Solicitor •l• °yam 'YT Ca 15G Mansion Woods D Agawam, MA 01001 CO November 7, 2013 ' Y 3 R•. Hon. Richard A.Cohen, Mayor Town of Agawam L° 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Dear Mayor Cohen: I recently learned from talking to Joseph Fitzpatrick that there will be at least one vacancy on the Agawam Housing Commission after January 1,2014. Please consider me for appointment to the Commission. I have been active for thirteen years with the Massachusetts Senior Action Council,which has always been concerned about the quantity and quality of affordable housing in the state. During my five years as MSAC President I worked with a committee of housing advocates and realtors called at the request of the legislature to produce an acceptable bill dealing with expiring use housing. MSAC had become alarmed at the loss of thousands of units of affordable housing that had been lost because the owners had either sold their property or converted it to market rate. In working on this issue,I learned much about the needs of low income people, especially seniors and the disabled,for decent affordable housing,and also about the concerns of realtors who no longer wished to be responsible for owning and maintaining govemment subsidized housing. We finally worked out a compromise bill,which did not preserve all affordable housing,but did require owners who were planning to sell their property to let the state know a year in advance so that a new owner could be found who would be willing to maintain the property as affordable housing. Mass.Senior Action Council was recognized by the legislature for our role inputting the bill together and fighting to get it passed,and we were invited by the Governor to the signing of the bill at the State House. I would like to make use of what I learned in the process to benefit the needs of low income seniors and others in Agawam. I have resided in Agawam for thirteen years,and have served most of those years as treasurer of the Mansion Woods Condominium Association. I believe t ha'fat is> e for me to offer my services to the town. Please consider me for a position on the Agawam F us Commission. �,t�' v ry truly YOurs r -ti LvuN John W. Bennett p,ry,rat} (Y19-1796-317 Yj -90ME It FE a zoiy -- V OC A rm ��