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Minutes for May 13, 2010 Present: William Hays, Donald Wilson, David Eagle, Gerald Howell, Bill Kennedy Not Present: Martha Wood, Lester Savage Meeting Minutes: The minutes from Aprils meeting were approved as read. Don Wilson motioned and Bill Kennedy 2nd The Treasurers Report was approved as read. Dave told the board that the CD’s were rolled over in Patriot Bank, other banks were researched but Patriot had the best rates. We are still looking to re-class some invoices to Capital improvements for the repairs made to the houses. Updates on Houses: 300 Woburn Street: The school year is ending, so there are no more seniors at the site. Brick walk way being done today. Kitchen is being installed, Trench drain has been installed. Dave met with the neighbor and cleaned up the left side of the yard, it was re-graded and we planted shrubs. The builders risk policy has been extended to September 10, 2010. 1001-1003 Mass Ave: Painting done, shutters are up, planted a few shrubs out front, kitchen done, the house should be done completely by next week. 454 Marrett Rd: Kitchen done, electric done, back steps are now up to code, the house is moving along. Dave is looking to do something with the back yard. The water service let go and a new one was installed. The board will tour the houses before the next meeting. Progress of Lottery: Bill met with Karen Sunnarborg and we have 35 applications so far. Some applications have minor corrections, but they look like they all will be qualified. The lottery will th be June 9 or 10. Bill will be away and Gerry has agreed to represent LEXHAB. Karen and the housing authority are doing a great job with the applicant pool. Some applicant’s rents can be so low according to the 30% income, that we may have out of pocket expenses. Update from Town Meeting. The town did approve the purchase of 454 Marrett Rd and 142 Emerson Gardens.