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RECEIVED LexHAB Meeting Minutes 2022 12 Apr,126 pinn July 7,2021-8:00 am—Conducted via Zoom. .1., WN CLERK Call to Order LEXINGTON MA A meeting of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB)was called to order at 8:00 am. LexHAB members present were Bob Burbidge (Chair), Lester Savage (Vice Chair), Bill Kennedy, Henry Liu, Gerry Howell,Tara Mizrahi, and Donna Leary. LexHAB member Robert Phelan was absent. Also, present were Pearlene Varjabedian (LexHAB Housing Director), Regina Brown (LexHAB Financial Administrator), Doug Lucente (Select Board),Jeri Foutter(Chair, Housing Partnership Board), Bob Pressman (Housing Partnership Board), Robert Peters (Housing Partnership Board), Melinda Walker(Housing Partnership Board), Harriett Cohen (Housing Partnership Board), Sandra Shaw, Martha Wood and Kristen Elworthy(Seven Hills Communications). Review of the Lexington Legacy Program Discussion took place regarding the Lexington Legacy Program and its objective to increase affordable housing stock in Lexington by promoting the transfer of real estate by Lexington residents to LexHAB as part of their estate planning process. Also discussed were other potential fund-raising options of this program, suggested media platforms to be used, groups to be contacted (Town Meeting Members Association, Council on Aging, et al.)and coordination with other boards and committees within the town. Kristen Elworthy(Seven Hills Communications)who has been commissioned by LexHAB to spearhead this effort, indicated that a survey should be generated to be distributed to Lexington residents. A draft of the survey would be available shortly and will be shared with Bob Burbidge, Les Savage and Bill Kennedy for comment and approval. A date of August 15, 2021 was established as a goal for a deadline for survey returns. A motion was made and seconded that would approve the use of a survey in partnership with Seven Hills Communications. Board members Bob Burbidge, Lester Savage and Bill Kennedy were to review and the Chair would have ultimate approval for authority to release the survey to the Public. Motion approved unanimously by a roll call vote. Motion to Adjourn Open Session The Chair moved to adjourn the Open Session and go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the LexHAB and to discuss tenant matters that if considered in Open Session might adversely affect privacy rights of individuals. The motion was seconded. Motion approved unanimously by a roll call vote.