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� Selectmen's Meeting _ _ ter, 7, 1986 2. Acquisition by LexHAB of the Rotary /VoTech house on Emerald Street. LaxHAB's role was explained by Don Wilson, who reported that the rant for the 3- bedroom house under Section 8, will be $835.040 Question arose as to the need for a mortgage to reimburse the Rotary Club for construction costs. 3. Construction of additional "Emerald street" dwellings at other locations. Mr. Eagle felt that any such future housing should be 3- bedroom ranch house types which are easily built and heated. 4. Construction of 2- or 3- fanyi1y dwellings = tax ti tle l ots or on any Town owned land that is not set aside for development by the Housing Authority. Mr. Dailey said he understood that all suitable tax title land had been used for the 17 scattered site houses in the 70's.- Mr. Hays asked for suggestions as to joint exploration with the Selectmen of possible suitable sites, either tax title or any other publicly owned land. 5. Purchase of an existing single family home and conversion to a 2- or 3- family dwelling, which would probably require Discussion followed on the need for more 3 and 3 bedroom units to meet needs. Mr. Dailey suggested, regarding future purchase of units at Muzzey, that to avoid a too heavy Town presence 1-- bedroom units could be sold as 2- or 3- bedroom units become available for purchase. He felt that owners ow% should be made aware that the Town would be a ready buyer. Mr. Hays expressed his view that the Muzzey Condo Association may feel a threat of Town intervention in the running of the - development, -- if a large number _of units are acquired by the -Town, giving the Town more voting power. Mr. Eagle did not agree with Mr. Hays in this respect and felt that LexHAB should take every - opportunity to acquire 3- and 3- _bedroom units. He felt that 10 town owned units would not be excessive. Mrs. Smith agreed that a 1 in 7 ratio was not too high and felt that even a higher number would not constitute a threat. Mr. Eddison and Mr. Marshall both supported the concept of trying to get more Muzzey units when possible. Regarding the Emerald Street Rotary /VoTech housing, motion was made and seconded, and it was voted that the Town Manager be authorized to confer with the Rotary Club to establish a purchase price and to facilitate the transfer of the Emerald Street property to LexHAB. Item #6 Association with Lexington Interfaith Housing Corporation for joint management and/or joint maintenance of the 8 LIHC units at Garfield Street and LexHAB's units was discussed. It was noted that LIHC is presently considering shifting the rental housing to a tenant- owned_co-. operative_ . Mr. Marshall supported - the LIHC /LexHAB association and urged aggressive pursuit of the matter. Mr. Eagle referred to the efforts and active participation of LexHAB members is giving assistance to Muzzey residents wh called upon. Mrs. Smith felt that the Town should provide LexHAB with a staff and asked, if that was the case, if an applicant pool could be developed and kept current. She saw the need for a fresh list if more units are acquired. Referring to Mr. Eagle's complimentary remarks about current LexHAB tenants, she suggested that publicity on that aspect should be given, without specifying individuals, to help allay fears relative to a public housing concept.