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:: :: MAP Lexington Housing Partnership Board Meeting Minutes for October 27,2020 Attendees: Harriet Cohen,Jeri Foutter, Mary Haskell, Paul Linton, Wendy Manz, Robert Peters, Bob Pressman, Rich McDonough, Melanie Thompson, Melinda Walker, Betsey Weiss Absent: Guest: Matt Daggett,Tom Shiple The Housing Partnership Board (HPB) meeting was chaired by Jeri Foutter and minutes were taken by Harriet Cohen.The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:03. 2. Approve Prior Minutes Ms. Walker moved approval of the minutes of September 24, 2020. Mr. Peters seconded the motion.The motion was approved unanimously with Mr. Linton and Ms. Haskell abstaining. Mr. Peters moved approval of the minutes of September 1, 2020. Ms. Walker seconded the motion.The motion was approved unanimously with Mr. Linton and Ms. Cohen abstaining. 3. Article 6:Authorize Special Legislation Development Surcharge for Community Housing Mr. Daggett reviewed his presentation on the town warrant article for the HPB.The HPB discussed the town warrant article with Mr. Daggett and he responded to questions from the HPB. The Board agreed to schedule a follow-up meeting to discuss the proposal and decide whether to endorse the proposal. 4. Article 7: Land Acquisition 39 Highland Ave Ms. Weiss pointed out that three parcels had previously been acquired by the Town with no consideration for dedicating any part of any of the parcels for affordable housing.The Town is also seeking to acquire the 39 Highland Ave property, again with no consideration for affordable housing. Ms. Weiss suggested that both housing and recreation interests be a part of the negotiation for any property the Town is considering acquiring. Ms. Weiss requests that this topic be on the agenda for the next regular meeting. S. CPC Application for Consultant to ID possible 40111 areas Ms. Cohen presented the Lexington Housing Foundation (LHF) application for CPC funds for a consultant to study Section 40R smart zones.The HPB discussed the LHF application. Ms. Weiss moved that the HPB support this application and Ms. Walker seconded the motion.The motion was approved unanimously. 6. Lexington preference in Public/Affordable Housing This topic was tabled until the next meeting.