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Lexington Housing Partnership Meeting Minutes for March 24, 2011 Attendees: LHP: Bob Bicknell, Tom Harden, Chris Kluchman, Ken Kreutziger, Winifred McGowan, Betsey Weiss, Wendy Manz, Julie Duncan, Melinda Walker, Florence Baturin, Carol Marine LexHAB: Lester Savage, Bill Hayes, Gerry Howell, Robert Burbridge Lexington Housing Authority: Steve Keane Two Guests Chris Kluchman chaired the meeting; The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm. Old Business Minutes November 30, 2010 and February 17, 2011 minutes are not available. Visit from LexHAB Board LexHAB board members described a proposal to move forward to meet with Board of Selectmen about the importance of affordable housing throughout Lexington. The LHP moved and seconded a motion to support the LexHAB proposal to seek commitment for affordable housing from the Board of Selectmen. Busa Proposal Follow Up  Mr. Kreutziger described a concept plan for the Busa property and the research he embarked on to get background information about availability of sanitary sewer, water, grading and other utilities. The concept has an athletic field, 1.2 acres for housing and area for farming.  The group discussed the pros and cons of various aspects of the plan.  Ms. Kluchman noted that the work Ken did on this effort was likely worth $15,000 of pro-bono land planning services. The group thanked Ken for his extensive work and research. Down Payment Assistance Program Discussion was put off until the April meeting. New Business Lexington Housing Foundation (LHF) funding request The LHP adjourned for the purposes of opening the LHF meeting. The LHP reconvened following the LHF meeting. Discuss Partnership Goals The group agreed by consensus that the next steps were for an ad hoc group to put together a list of overall goals that could direct the work for the Partnership. The draft goals will start with the list from January and “massage” it to add different levels and details in terms of Goals, Strategies and Actions.