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M M A FRANKLIN S PROGRESS REPORT Lisa Al Bergh i n i , Janice Macl nne and Muriel Khazam of Greater Boston Community Development, Inc. were present to * a progress report on p *00 construction and rant -up of the Franklin School, Sixteen units in the original building are nearly complete and will be occupied in approximately 3 weeks. The rentals will take place in Z hases with the Town Houses read for cccu anc p Y P Y at the end of November and mid - December, Ms. Alberghini reported on vandalism at the school amounting to $23,000 noting that GBCD is moving ► � o zng as quickly as possible to tenant the building to avoid other incidents. There is now on -site security, Y Ms. Khazam gave information on characteristics of the Franklin School tenants with respect to number of units for low income; moderate income; and handicapped persons, racial information, age of head- of households fami Y size and number of low income certificates were also outlined. Ms. Maclnnes said GBCD is pleased with the successful rent -up and described the outreach program implemented to inform various agencies and individuals of the availability of units. Ms. Alberghini noted that there had been 163 applicants for units. Not all had qualified because of either too high, too low incomes or asset restrictions. She reported that deposits have been received from all future tenants and felt confident that the drop -out rate would be low. She will provide the Board with an up -date on that matter when final figures are known. She pointed out that the greatest unmet need had been for 2- and 3- bedroom units. _ A part -time maintenance person for the site is now being sought. That position will become full- -time when all 38 units are occupied and Ms. Khazam will be the on -site Manager of the development. Now Mr. Eddison thanked the GBCD representatives for their attendance and the information provided. Mr. Marshall asked that a more effective barrier be installed at the driveway to the Clarke Jr. High School to deter use of it by area residents. The Manager will explore the matter. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5 - 0 by roll call vote: Mr. Eddison, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Dailey, Mrs. Smith, Mr. McSweeney, to go into Executive Session for discussion of the transfer of real estate and matters of litigation, with no intent to resume open session. LexHAB Chairman William Hays and member David Eagle were requested to participate in the discussion. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 9:34 p.m. A true record, Attests /� ^� � e-7 Marion H. Snow. Executive Clerk