Affordable Housing Committee

Affordable Housing Committee - Apr 02 2026 Agenda Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM https://meet.google.com/tgs-bwts-yoy Or dial: (US) +1 316-500-6941 PIN: 654 488 127# Page A. Committee Administration 1. Committee Purpose The purpose of the Affordable Housing Committee is to review key issues affecting the quantity, accessibility, and affordability of housing in the City. The Committee may work jointly with other South Portland boards and committees to maintain and encourage the growth of a balanced and diverse supply of affordable housing throughout the City. The purpose of the Committee is to craft thoughtful City-wide policy recommendations that promote a balanced long-term supply of housing options affordable to each demographic, spanning all incomes and age groups. Duties of the Committee include, but are not limited to, the following:  Provide an annual report to the City Council on housing trends and projects from the previous year;  Develop recommendations and proposed policies to encourage and support a balanced distribution of housing throughout the City;  Review applications for funding requests to use the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and make recommendation to the City Council;  Review eligible Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects and make recommendation to the City Council;  Provide education and outreach regarding affordable housing programs throughout the City and encourage community input;  Review and provide recommendations to the Planning Board regarding any multi- family housing related developments in South Portland requiring Planning Board approval;  Work with and gain insight from like committees in neighboring municipalities in recognition of the fact that housing affordability is a regional issue; and  Carry out such other duties as may be required or established by the City Manager and/or City Council. 2. Attendance/Roll Call Page 1 of 5  Seat Member Name Position Representing the Planning Board Copper Bramble Member Representing the South Portland Mike Hulsey Housing Authority Representing Landlord's Mike Duvernay Association or a South Portland Landlord Representing a residential property Kate Weidner owner classified as affordable housing At-large Keri Ouellette Representing a residential property Ben Martineau renter classified as affordable housing Representing a Private-Sector Vacant Housing Developer 3. Approval of Minutes 4 Approval of attached draft minutes AHC Minutes - 1.15.26.docx.pdf 4. Elections Election of Chair and Vice-chair B. Public Comment 1. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda This agenda items provides an opportunity for members of the public to provide public comment on items not on the agenda. Public comment for items that are on the agenda may be given as those items are discussed by the committee and when recognized by the Chair. When providing public comment, please begin by stating your name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. C. Committee Business Page 2 of 5  1. City Updates  Committee budget requests on April 28  Housing ordinance amendments  New housing dashboard  Comp Plan implementation schedule  and more... 2. Section 8 Voucher Education This agenda item is provided to allow the committee to discuss a future educational meting on the section 8 voucher program. 3. Committee Roundtable This agenda item provides an opportunity for committee members report out information pertaining to affordable housing without taking action or discussing documents or materials not included in this agenda. D. Adjournment Page 3 of 5  Affordable Housing Committee (AHC) January 15, 2026 A.​ Election of Chair Pro Tem ●​ Mike Hulsey is nominated as chair pro tem ●​ All in favor B.​ Opening of the Meeting 1.​ Attendance/Call to Order ●​ Members Present: Ben Martineau, Mike Hulsey, Cooper Bramble, Mike Duvernay ●​ Members Absent: Keri Ouellette, Kate Weidner ●​ Staff Present: Josh Reney 2.​ Approval of Minutes ●​ Motion by B. Martineau ●​ Seconded by Mike Duvernay ●​ Motion passes by unanimous consent 3. Elections ●​ Tabled until there are more members present ●​ M. Hulsey will remain as chair until a new chair is elected. o​ Motion by M Duvernay o​ Second by C. Bramble o​ Motion passes by unanimous consent 4. Schedule ●​ Meetings will be held quarterly ●​ The next meeting will be held in April 5. Budget ●​ $500,000 request ●​ Motion by Mike Duvernay Page 4 of 5  ●​ Second by B. Martineau ●​ Motion passes by unanimous consent B. Public Comment 1.​ Public Comment for items not on the agenda C. Old and New Business 1.​ City Updates 2.​ Comp Plan Update 3.​ Committee Roundtable In the next agenda, see if the committee wants to schedule an educational meeting on the Section 8/voucher system program D. Adjournment at 4:38pm Page 2 of 2 Page 5 of 5