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in in on Lexington Housing Partnership It was noted that the number of housing units has not been determined but the range would be from ten to fourteen, depending upon configuration and bedroom number. This is relevant to a needed deed restriction and it would be useful to BOS in deciding amongst proposals. At 8:3 8 we opened the discussion to many guests who were in attendance. Mr. Pressman indicated that at the BOS meeting there were a range of numbers of housing units discussed from four to fourteen, depending upon which proposal is selected and whether the Partnership or LexHAB manages the site. Mr. Borensztein indicated that he felt the BOS were obligated to follow the dictates of the Busa subcommittee. Further, it is premature to deed restrict the property. Ms. Tsvetkov asserted that the site is inappropriate because of lack of access. Mr. Hemond is concerned that the abutters, the Goldingers, will never sell their land, and therefore there will be no opportunity to enlarge the open space. Motion was made to re- endorse Mr. Kreutziger's plans as the recommendation of the Partnership. Mr. Kreutziger was thanked for his extensive and excellent work. Motion was unanimously passed. 3. New Business: Beth Rust and Regional Shared Housing Office Ms. Rust and Mr. Gaulin introduced themselves and Ms. Rust spoke about the Regional Housing Services Agreement entered into by Bedford, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln and Weston. Benefits are increased services including proactive compliance monitoring and resource efficiency such as access to ready renter and buyer lists and leveraging of existing resources. In addition, the Partnership has asked Ms. Rust to look at the implication of the expiring use of Katadin Woods as well as outreach to underserved communities with particular emphasis on people of color. A copy of expected benefits of the Shared Services Contract is attached. Composition of the Partnership Two Partnership members on the BOS list of Partnership members have resigned. A discussion of the Partnership membership ensued. It was pointed out that the difference between a liaison and a representative is that the latter is a voting member while the former is not. Mr. Kreutziger moved that we have a membership of 15 with a quorum of 8. However, he withdrew the motion pending checking with folks on the Partnership to determine whether they wished to remain. We will take the issue up at our first fall meeting and consider optimum number of members and status of current members. Allocation of Partnership Responsibilities Ms. Kluchman asked for support getting materials together, advertising meeting and posting agenda. Mr. Kreutziger would like to cede the vice chair position and concentrate on housing development. Ms. Walker indicated that we may want to consider a model used by the League of Women Voters called "the Convener" — someone who does the administration of setting up meetings, posting agendas, arranging venues and the like. Affordable Housing Workshop There may be interest in a workshop sponsored by or with the League of Women Voters. 2