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4 The Executive Director would like to amend the Lexington Housing Authority Bylaws to reflect the annual meeting date and time to the second Thursday of April (following the Town Election). The Board has the discretion to change the meeting date and time as needed for quorum purposes. Upon a motion by Richard F. Perry and seconded by Melinda Walker, the Board voted to amend the LHA Bylaws as reflected above. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Nicholas Santosuosso NONE NONE NONE Melinda Walker Richard F. Perry Mark McCullough Maureen Rynn B.) Fair Housing Marketing Plan The Fair Housing Marketing Plan details the LHA’s responsibility to ensure people are aware of the availability of housing and given the opportunity apply. Lexington census data is used to determine which demographics should be marketed to. This is a DHCD requirement. Upon a motion by Richard F. Perry and seconded by Melinda Walker, the Board voted to approve the LHA Fair Housing Marketing Plan. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Nicholas Santosuosso NONE NONE NONE Melinda Walker Richard F. Perry Mark McCullough Maureen Rynn 8. DISCUSSION Repositioning Federal Public Housing portfolio: HUD would like to move all Federal Public Housing units to Section 8. Right now, there are two funding sources-Capital Fund Program and Operating Subsidy. If units were repositioned, there would be one funding source of rent. Caileen has been in discussion with Cambridge Housing Authority who would be able to guide us through the process if we sign a management contract. Caileen will invite Margaret Moran of CHA to the next Board meeting. 9. ADJOURMENT 9:45 AM CAILEEN B. FOLEY, SECRETARY