February 23, 2015 Minutes

MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE
DRAFT MINUTES
February 23, 2015

Attendees: Ralph O’Dell – Chair, Ted Mitchell –
Secretary, Clayton Wood, Jim Pritchard,
and Helen Schoppmeyer

1. Call to Order: 7:03 pm

2. Approval of Minutes: January 19, 2015

3. Old Business:
A. Letters Sent to Town Ministers
– Asked What Aid is Provided to Needy
– Only 1 Response – St Joseph Catholic Church
Donate to Food Pantry (as well as other communities)
B. Future Housing:
– Master Plan Should Include Guidelines for Housing
Quality/Types
– Include Statement About Requirement for Strong
Regulations and Disciplined Boards to Quality
Developments
C. Housing Trends:
– Information Provided From NH Center for Public
Policy – Housing in NH and AARP Age Friendly
Housing Options
– Lynnfield, MA – Overlay District – Housing for
Residents
– Article on Grants for Lower-Cost Housing in Conway,
Hanover, Claremont, Concord and Allenstown
4. New Business:
A. Discussion about changing the map
for Suburban District: It Will Have Unforeseen Affects

5. Next Meeting: March 9, 2015

9. Adjournment: 8:04 pm

Prepared by: Ted Mitchell, Secretary

Submitted: Ralph O’Dell, Chairman, Master Plan
Committee