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"t Selectmen's Meeting -5-- June 25, 1990 Peter Kelley of Woodhaven Realty read a statement to the Selectmen withdrawing his company's plans from consideration because of his disagreement with the selection procedures. Lisa Alberghini, representing Community Builders, distributed outlines of her firm's proposal. Stephen Tise, Architect and Nancy Schreiber were also present. Ms. Alberghini presented an overview of the development plan for 40 units: 20 low income; 10 moderate; and 10 upper moderate income. Also described were the Financing Plans; Lexington role and Long Term Control; Design; and a summary of reasons why Community Builders proposal should be chosen. Mr. Tise described the design of the proposed layout of a linear cluster of 40 units in 2 -3 and 4 -unit buildings, and with a loop road. There would be a buffer of trees shielding. Garfield Street extension, with all units fronting on Garfield Street. Mr. Eddison noted that the number of lots to be sold had been reduced to 4 or 5 and asked the location of those lots. Ms. Alberghini said that nei1hbors input would be important but that the initial recommendation was for lots along the golf course, fronting on the road. Motion was made and seconded to endorse the recommendations of the Pine Meadows / Meagherville Site Plan Development Committee that Community Builders, Inc. of Boston be selected as the agency to develop the Pine Meadows/ Meagherville affordable housing project. Regret was expressed by Mr. Eddison that the Town could not use the talents of both Community Builders and Woodhaven. The favorable experience with Community Builders regarding the Franklin School project and their approach on financing and imaginative development skills were noted. Mr. Marshall echoed Mr. Eddison's remarks and referred to the excellence of Countryside Manor which had been developed by Woodhaven. In response to a question from Mr. Dailey, Mr. Marshall stated that the vote to select the developer did not mean commitment to any specific financing plan. Mrs. Smith said she had been saddened to see Woodhaven withdraw from the process, but would support the PM /M Committee's recommendation. she referred to Community Builder's expertise at financing and their willingness to work with the neighborhood at Franklin School. Motion having been made and seconded, it was voted 4 to 1, with Mr. McSweeney voting in the negative, to approve the selection of Community Builders, Inc. of Boston as developers of the Pine Meadows / Meagherville affordable housing project. Mr. Dailey suggested taking a position on financing as quickly as possible so as not to keep LexHAB from exercising other options by a hold on their funds. He felt that there might be alternatives to using LexHAB funds. Mr. Marshall agreed that decisions on financing should be done as soon as possible. The Site Plan Committee will continue to work with Community Builders to provide the selectmen with information in the near future. CONCERNED CITIZENS CONTINENTAL AIR Mr. Eddison took over the chairmanship of the Board and Mrs. smith abstained from discussion of the issue of the Continental Airways proposed operation at Hanscom Field, because of her involvement with Massport.