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Lexington Housing Partnership Meeting Minutes for Thursday, December 15, 2016 Attendees: Harriet Cohen, Nancy Corcoran - Ronchetti, Jeri Foutter, Bob Pressman, Melinda Walker Absent: Suzie Barry, Paul Linton, Wendy Manz, Joe Pato Guest: Linda Moody, Senior Real Estate Project Manager, Metro West Collaborative Development Ms. Walker chaired the meeting; Ms. Walker and Ms. Cohen took the minutes. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 pm. Prior to the approval of the previous meeting minutes, Linda Moody introduced herself to the board and the board introduced themselves to Linda. 1. Approval of minutes of November 17, 2016 After a brief discussion Mr. Pressman moved to accept the minutes as amended. Ms. Corcoran - Ronchetti seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 2. Update on status of LexHAB projects. Mr. Pressman reported on additional costs associated with the completion of the Fairview project including plumbing and electrical updates in the renovation of the existing house and the installation of solar panels. Mr. Pressman also reported that the BoS has held an executive session about the Keeler Farm unit. Mr. Pressman distributed notes from Bill Kennedy describing a meeting with LexHAB and Metrowest Collaborative Development on the subject of Metro West's involvement on the Fairview, BUSA, Wright and Leary projects. The timeline for the Busa project included a request for the Housing Partnership to submit a letter to DHCD for the LIP application; Ms. Walker will draft the letter. 3. Update on CPA project list for ATM 2017. Mr. Pressman reported that two projects with affordable housing implications were presented in 'Executive Session' to the Community Preservation Committee. Due to the confidential nature of the ongoing negotiations between the Town and owners, no further information could be shared with the partnership. 4. Update on proposed changes to Board charge / Walker Ms. Walker reported a letter has been sent to the Board of Selectmen requesting changes to the charge of the Housing Partnership Board. Ms. Walker has not received a response. 5. Meeting recess. The meeting was recessed in order to convene a meeting of the Lexington Housing Foundation. 6. Reopening of meeting. Ms. Weiss moved to reopen the partnership meeting at 8:38pm.