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Lexington Housing Partnership Board There was also discussion as to the role of the Planning Director and the Planning Department and as to whether the role of the Planning Director is commensurate with the high level of qualifications for the position and with the autonomy described in the job descriptions. Ms. Foutter advised the HPB members to watch the video of the meeting posted on LexMedia. 5. 186 Bedford Street Development At the last Planning Board meeting, all five members of the Planning Board indicated support of the 186 Bedford Street development. 6. Council on Aging (CCIA) Update Mr. McDonough reported that the COA did not meet in July (per their usual schedule). 7. Lexington Housing Authority Update Ms. Walker reported that the LHA met on July 16. Three items of interest: DHCD is offering grants for MODPHASE. If a local housing authority can demonstrate that it has worked with a social service group to improve the life of elders, the DHCD may make a grant for capital improvements not necessarily related to the, e.g., capital improvements associated with education, language, and health care. Mass Housing Partnership is offering money to provide technical assistance for land development. These funds are probably not applicable. HUD is providing funds to support Section 8 housing for veterans and their families. There is also a program to provide SRO housing for veterans who are willing to live alone.Jeri] 8. SPRD Update Mr. Pressman reported on the discussion about limitations on impervious surfaces. There was also discussion of the process for moving special permit developments forward and how to make the process more predictable for developers. 9. LexHAB Mr. Pressman reported that LexHAB has worked out a way for the 6 Lowell Street units to be built as pre -fab units. The target is to complete development by November. Funds have not yet been identified for some parts of the project (solar panels, appliances, paving, landscaping). LexHAB is attempting to obtain funds for this work. Wright Farm House: a water pipe in the street needs to be fixed — the latest in a series of unexpected problems. Target completion date is January 2020. 10. Annual Goal Setting Ms. Weiss and Ms. Foutter attended the annual goal setting meeting at Town Hall. HPB goals were submitted prior to the meeting but not discussed at the meeting. The meeting was more focused on team building and vision than on goal setting. 11. Joint Select Board & Housing Partnership Board Meeting (7/22 at 8:00 pm) Nordblom Development presented a conceptual proposal for 120-130 "age -targeted" rental units at the former Emerson Gardens.