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<br /> <br />In favor: Mr. Pressman, Ms. Weiss, Ms. Cohen, Ms. Heitz, Ms. Manz, Mr. Linton, Mr. Zhao, <br />Ms. Byrnes, Ms. Foutter <br />Against: Mr. Hornig <br />Abstaining: Ms. Thompson <br />Ms. Heitz moved the following motion: to recommend that if the RETF bill passes the Select <br />Board appoint a committee (similar to the Affordable Housing Trust study committee) to study if <br />and how to use the RETF option and with what parameters. <br />Ms. Cohen seconded the motion. <br />In favor: Mr. Pressman, Ms. Weiss, Ms. Cohen, Ms. Heitz, Ms. Manz, Mr. Linton, Mr. Zhao, <br />Ms. Thompson, Ms. Byrnes, Ms. Foutter <br />Against: Mr. Hornig <br />Abstaining: none <br />4. Update on Property (formerly Land Acquisition) Policy Recommendation School Committee, <br />Historical Commission and Conservation comment <br />The School Committee had some questions on the proposed policy, but the Planning <br />Department will need to confirm Ms. Weiss’ responses. They have been too busy to do so. Ms. <br />Weiss said that she will be putting in an application for a part-time housing resource to the <br />Community Preservation Committee. <br />Ms. Hai recommended that the HPB write a letter recommending a part-time housing resource. <br />The budget is being considered and such a letter would be timely. <br />Mr. Pressman reminded the HPB that one of the goals submitted to the Select Board was for a <br />housing resource. <br />The target is for a final draft of the policy to be reviewed and voted on by the HPB at the <br />October meeting. <br />5. Vote on Housing Partnership Board Town Report <br />The HPB reviewed and discussed the town report and suggested some edits. <br />Ms. Weiss moved that we accept the proposed reports with the edits made at this meeting. <br />In favor: Mr. Pressman, Ms. Weiss, Ms. Cohen, Ms. Heitz, Ms. Manz, Mr. Linton, Mr. Zhao, <br />Ms. Byrnes, Ms. Foutter, Ms. Thompson, Mr. Hornig <br />Against: none <br />Abstaining: none <br />Ms. Foutter took a screenshot of those on Zoom to submit as the HPB picture for the Town <br />Report. <br />6. Updates <br />Community Preservation Committee: Mr. Pressman: the CPC had their first meeting. Carolyn <br />Kosnoff, Assistant Town Manager for Finance, showed a draft chart of revenues and balances. <br />She will bring a final version to the next CPC meeting. She anticipates a lower state match this