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Lexington Housing Partnership <br />Lexington Housing Partnership Meeting Minutes <br />Thursday, September 26, 2013 <br />Ellen Stone Room, Cary Hall <br />1605 Massachusetts Avenue <br />Lexington, Massachusetts <br />ATTENDEES <br />Michelle Ciccolo, Tom Harden, Mary Haskell, Wendy Manz, Carole Marine, Joe Pato, Bob Pressman, <br />Jennifer Van Campen (Metro West Collaborative Development), Melinda Walker & Betsey Weiss. <br />Betsey Weiss chaired the meeting and Melinda Walker took notes. <br />The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM. <br />DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />HOUSING PRODUCTION PLAN <br />Melinda reported on the HPP Subcommittee activities. Tom Harden, Mary Haskell, Wendy Manz, Bob <br />Pressman, Melinda Walker and Betsey Weiss attended the meetings. The subcommittee met five times <br />(7/2, 7/9/7/17, 7/31 & 8/6) during the summer. The subcommittee reviewed the draft of the HPP page by <br />page and made numerous editing suggestions which were then incorporated in a 'word' version of the <br />draft that was sent to Aaron Henry for his review. Wendy Manz authored an alternative version of the <br />"Strategies and Goals" section and Tom Harden submitted a 'new' section on sustainability goals. Betsey, <br />Melinda and Wendy met with Aaron Henry on Friday, August 9 to review the subcommittee's comments <br />and suggestions. <br />Michelle Ciccolo explained that the Metropolitan Area Planning Council received a multi - million dollar <br />grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to support planning efforts that <br />incorporate livability, sustainability and social equity values into land use plans and zoning. <br />PLANNING for OCTOBER MEETING CELEBRATION <br />There was a brief discussion about the proclamations Joe Pato will be bringing to the celebration. Betsey <br />will confirm with Chris Kluchman and Florence Baturin to confirm they can attend the October 24th <br />meeting. Bob Bicknell will also be in attendance because he has some foundation business to discuss with <br />the board. Members volunteered to bring the following: Melinda: paper goods; Carol: food & beverages; <br />Mary Haskell: cookies; Betsey: cake. <br />DISCUSSION OF LEADERSHIP ROLES AND COMMITTEE TASKS <br />Betsey announced that she will continue in her role as Acting Chair for six months and Melinda will be <br />Vice Chair for six months. Betsey reiterated her concerns about our declining membership. Carol Marine <br />will contact someone she knows who has a background in urban planning and might be interested in <br />joining the committee. <br />DRAFT for REVIEW <br />