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Ɏ Lexington Housing Partnership Board Meeting Minutes for April 23, 2019 Attendees: Jeri Foutter, Mary Haskell, Paul Linton, Rich McDonough, Robert Peters, Bob Pressman, Melinda Walker, Betsey Weiss Absent: Harriet Cohen, Melanie Thompson Guest: Leonard Morse-Fortier The Housing Partnership Board (HPB) meeting was chaired by Jeri Foutter and minutes were taken by Melinda Walker. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm. Agenda Items #1: Approve Prior Minutes. February 22, 2019 Meeting Minutes: Ms. Walker moved to approve the minutes; Ms. Weiss seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously. March 20, 2019 Meeting Minutes: after a brisk discussion, it was decided that the board would table approval of the minutes until the May meeting. #2: 186 Bedford Street a motion to refer Article 38 back to the Planning Board. Ms. Foutter, Mr. Linton, Mr. Pressman and Ms. Walker described their efforts on behalf of the applicants. Ms. Walker complimented Mr. Linton on the quality of his communication to neighbors in his precinct. Ms. Foutter asked Ms. Walker to forward some examples of his work. #3: Advocacy Plan. Ms. Walker circulated an informal how the Board might improve its advocacy for affordable housing options coming before Town Meeting. There was a discussion about appropriate timelines for gearing up for Town Meeting, how to organize volunteers, and how to lobby town meeting members. #4: Baker Housing Bill representatives and senators and urge them to support the bill. Ms. Haskell requested additional clarification of the wording in the legislation.