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tft Housing Partnership Board Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2018 Attendees: Harriet Cohen, Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti,Jeri Foutter, Mary Haskell, Wendy Manz, Rich McDonough,Joe Pato, Bob Pressman, Melinda Walker, Betsey Weiss Absent: Melanie Thompson The Housing Partnership Board ("the Board") meeting was chaired by Ms. Foutter and minutes were taken by Ms. Cohen.The meeting was called to order at 7:33 pm. 1. Approve Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2018 Ms. Walker moved approval of the minutes of September 11. Ms.Weiss seconded the motion.The motion was passed unanimously. 2. Annual Report/All At our previous meeting,the Board discussed the items to be submitted as highlights in the Town Annual Report. Ms. Foutter passed out copies of the Board entry as submitted for the annual report. 3. Board of Selectman (BoS) Liaison Report Mr. Pato provided the following information regarding the 55 and 56 Watertown Street(Belmont Country Club) proposal.The Planning Board voted 3 to 2 to support the proposal.The BoS approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a vote of 4 to 0, with one Selectman having recused themselves.The BoS indicated a disposition to approve the rezoning but said they wanted to hear discussion from Town Meeting prior to taking a position. 4. Housing Partnership Board Charter Ms. Walker reviewed the "Criteria for Membership" as written on the current Housing Partnership Board. Ms. Walker had reviewed the Criteria for Membership with Mr. Pato. Mr. Pato recommended the Board keep the current wording for the charge.The Board agreed to keep the current charge. Mr. Pato noted that liaisons do not vote, nor do they count for quorum. He also clarified that a person may be both an appointed member and a liaison. S. 40R and 40S Discussion Ms. Foutter will follow up with William Reyelt (Principal Planner, Smart Growth Programs, DHCD) regarding a presentation on 40R and 40S to the Planning Board and the BoS to create awareness about the 40R and 40S legislation and potential benefits to Lexington. Given the Town Meeting schedule and the end of year holidays, such a presentation would likely be scheduled for January. Ms. Haskell reminded the Board that, in its early years, Ms. Foutter had provided an overview of the legislation to the Board. Ms. Walker asked who would have to approve 40R and 40S rezoning.Town Meeting is the body that would approve the rezoning.The Board then discussed the mechanics of implementing an overlay district.