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Lexington Housing LHP Meeting Minutes for April 3, 2018 Attendees: Harriet Cohen, Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti,Jeri Foutter, Mary Haskell, Paul Linton, Rich McDonough, Wendy Manz, Melinda Walker, Betsey Weiss Absent: Bob Pressman The meeting was chaired by Melinda Walker; minutes were taken by Harriet Cohen.The meeting was called to order at 7:45 pm on Tuesday,April 3, 2018. 1. Discussion of Article 42:Citizen's Article: "Special Permit Residential Developments/All Ms. Walker reviewed the process of town-appointed boards and committees providing statements at Town Meeting on articles that are relevant to the charter of the boards or committees. Ms. Corcoran-Ronchetti reviewed the discussion at Planning Board on the evening of April 2, 2018 at which the final version of the motion was presented.At the meeting, Mr. Hornig discussed the updated information in the motion and expressed several reservations about the proposal.There was further discussion about the review at the Planning Board. Ms. Weiss moved: "The Partnership wishes to take a position on Article 42 for presentation at Town Meeting." Mr. McDonough seconded the motion. In favor: Ms. Cohen, Ms. Foutter, Mr. Linton, Mr. McDonough, Ms.Walker, and Ms. Weiss.Abstaining: Ms. Haskell and Ms. Corcoran-Ronchetti.The motion carried. Ms. Walker read a statement from Mr. Pressman, who was unable to attend the meeting. The general discussion centered on concerns that, based on the experience of the LHP members and on the letter from Mr. Farrington,that developers would not build developments under the proposed Special Permit Residential Development zoning. Ms. Weiss will send out the draft statement for review. Please send comments directly to her by Friday,April 6. Ms.Weiss will compile the comments and update the draft. Ms. Cohen will assist Ms. Weiss if requested. Ms. Walker will verify that we can vote by email. If that is the case,the LHP will vote on the updated draft by email. 2. Meeting Adjournment Ms. Weiss moved that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Cohen seconded the motion.The motion passed unanimously.