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Lexington Housing LHP Meeting Minutes for August 21, 2018 Attendees: Harriet Cohen, ,Jeri Foutter, Mary Haskell, Paul Linton, Wendy Manz, Bob Pressman, Rich McDonough, Melanie Thompson, Melinda Walker, Betsey Weiss Absent:, Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti Guest: Steve Senna, Vice President, National Development The Lexington Housing Partnership (LHP) meeting was chaired by Ms. Walker and minutes were taken by Ms. Cohen, with assistance from Ms. Manz. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm. 1. Approval of minutes of June 19,2018 Mr. Pressman moved approval of the minutes of June 19, 2018. Ms. Weiss seconded the motion. The minutes of June 19, 2018 were approved unanimously. Several minor changes were made to the minutes of April 17, 2018. Mr. Pressman moved approval of the minutes as amended. Ms.Weiss seconded the motion.The minutes of April 17, 2018 were approved unanimously. 2. Appointments to the Lexington Housing Partnership Board The LHP voted unanimous approval of the following for submission to the Board of Selectmen for their approval: ■ Increase the charge to 11 voting members. ■ Appoint Ms. Thompson to the LHP ■ Re-appoint Mr. Linton and Ms. Walker to the LHP The LHP also noted that Mr. McDonough should be listed as the liaison from the Council on Aging. [??? Is this correct? I had trouble understanding Wendy's notes.] 3. Presentation on proposed senior housing development on Belmont Country Club land/Mr.Senna Mr. Senna presented the National Development plan for senior housing. The development includes 17 affordable units. Ms. Foutter and Ms.Thompson commended National Development for their support of affordable housing and for giving back to the community.The informal consensus at the meeting is that the LHP supports the proposed development. 4. LexHAB News/ Ms. Walker and Mr. Pressman Wright Farm House: The Local Initiative Program (LIP) application has been submitted, Representatives of the Department of Housing and Community Development(DHCD) made a site visit and appear to have been favorably impressed.The rent will be approximately$2,000 per month.The Community Preservation Act (CPA) will provide$200,000 renovation. LexHAB will provide an additional $40,000.The affordable unit will be a four bedroom,two bathroom house. The renter will be selected by a lottery system.There is no Lexington preference because the Farmhouse will provide only a single affordable unit, and, by state law, no preference is given when