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Lexington Housing Partnership Meeting Minutes for May 31, 2007 Estabrook Hall, in Cary Hall. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, July 12, 2007, 7-9pm in the Attendees: Ken Kreutziger, Winifred McGowan, Florence Baturin, Iris Wheaton, Norman Cohen, Bob Bicknell, Betsey Weiss, Arthur Katz, Martha Wood, Mary Haskell, Inky MacDougall, Chris Eaton, Melinda Walker, Tom Harden and Jeri Foutter. Bob Bicknell chaired the meeting; Jeri Foutter took the Minutes. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. 1. Open Meeting Bob Bicknell introduced Melinda Walker, of the Lexington Housing Authority (LHA). Melinda Walker will be the LHA liaison for the Lexington Housing Partnership Board. The minutes of the April meeting were approved unanimously. 2. Committee Reports CPA – Betsey Weiss Moved: The Partnership moved to extend Betsy Weiss’ appointment to the CPC. The motion was passed unanimously. Communications Committee – Florence Baturin, Chris Eaton and Jeri Foutter Florence Baturin will coordinate a distribution plan for the brochures and posters. Several locations were suggested such as: Metco Office in Lexington and Boston, all the banks in Lexington Center, Planning Office and the Town Clerk’s Office. Web Site Development – Bob Bicknell It was suggested that the LHP members’ names and associations be added to the website. Jeri will send Paul Linton a copy of the LHP brochure, so it can be posted on the website. Foundation – Jeri Foutter Jeri provided a copy of the most recent Fiscal 2006/2007 Balance Sheet for the Foundation - Attachment A. Exploring Options – Iris Wheaton The Planning Board is considering revising Cluster Zoning. They will send a draft of the revision to the Partnership for review. Inclusionary By-Law – Mary Haskell Discussion was held on recent Town Meeting vote on the Inclusionary By-Law and the advantages and disadvantages to owning versus renting condos developed as affordable housing. Page 1 of 3