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Meeting Minutes March 24, 2011 <br />Attendees: <br />LHP: Bob Bicknell, Tom Harden, Chris Kluchman, Ken Kreutziger, Winifred <br />McGowan, Betsey Weiss, Wendy Manz, Julie Duncan, Melinda Walker, Florence <br />Baturin, Carol Marine <br />LexHAB Lester Savage, Bill Hayes, Gerry Howell, Robert Burbridge <br />Lexington Housing Authority: Steve Keane <br />Two guests <br />Chris Kluchman chaired the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm. <br />Old Business <br />Minutes <br />November 30, 2010, and February 17, 2011 minutes are not available. <br />Visit from LexHAB Board <br />LexHAB board members described a proposal to move forward to meet with Board <br />of Selectmen about the importance ofaffordable housing th . dughout Lexington. The <br />LHP moved and seconded a motion to support the LexHAB proposal to seek <br />commitment for - affordable housing from the Board of Selectmen. <br />Busa Proposal Follow up <br />Mr. Kreutziger described a concept:plan for the Busa property and the <br />research he embarked on to get background information about <br />availability of sanitary sewer, water, grading and other utilities. The <br />concept has are athletic field, 1.2 acres for housing and area for farming. <br />• The group discussed the pros and cons of various aspects of the plan. <br />• Ms. Kluchman noted that the work Ken did on this effort was likely <br />wort) $15,000 of pro -bono land planning services, The group thanked <br />Ken for his extensive work and research. <br />Down payment Assistance Program <br />Discussion was put off until the April meeting. <br />New Business <br />Lexington Housing Foundation (LHF) funding request <br />The LHP adjourned for the purposes of opening the LHF meeting. The LHP <br />reconvened following the LHF meeting. <br />DRAFT March 24, 2011 minutes <br />