HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-14-LEXHAB-minFROM :Hays & 5kerry FAX NO. :617 423 -4056 Feb. 17 2012 09:07AM P2
Minutes of Meeting on February 14, 1012
LexHAB
All members were present kept for Bill Kennedy who is out-of-state,
1. Huse Farce: Bob reported on Last night's meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
More people attended than expected, exceeding the capacity of the Town Hall.
The meeting so far as the Busa Farm was concerned was postponed.
2. Fairview: Bill reported that he had met with Meth Rush from the consortium and that
he, Dave and Les had earlier met with Beth, Aaron Henry and Jennifer Wart Campen,
Dave also reported that he had net with Carter Scott an the site.
Dave will call the land surveyor to see if a topo plan can be generated_ Dave will also
arrange for test holes to be sonic at key locations. Bob and MArtha have been asked
by Bill K. to coordinate the meetings with neighbors.
It was unanimously moved, seconded and voted that Carter Scott's proposed contract
be accepted,
It was noted that by -pass traffic over Fairview Ave. is heavy at rush hours; perhaps
the Town might finally cloac off Fairview for through traffic. Bill H, will confer with
Aaron on this possibility.
3. Wilson Road. Most of the work has been done, according to Dave. Another 6 weeks
should see us ready to show the property.
Maryarm reported that Karen 5unnaborg indicates that applicants can probably be
drawn front the pool assembled a year and s half ago, avoiding the need for all of
the advertising required to assemble a new pool.
4. Prospective Properties. Les reported that both the Gleason Road prospect and the
potentiel two &wily house on lower Mass. Avenue opposite Arlex are off the
board, the appraisals for each having come in too high to be attractive for us.
Les will look for ether prospects.
S. Cheout Road: Bill reported that Dianne Tocci, having lost her first prospective
buyer, elected to implement the marketing plan she described to us in December.
So far, nothing has materialized although several possible buyers are in the offing.
Bill said that, in answer to the question raised by Dianne's broker as to how long
this marketing plan can be used, he had replied in behalf ofthe Board that as long
as marketing continues on an active basis m ithout interruption, no new plan will
be required. Dianne is to provide mouthy updates on her marketing.
Bill also reported that the covenant imposing the resale restrictions is not clear on the
question of the buyer's maximum income; that although the covenant requires the
submission of copies of the two most recent tax returns (as at Muzzey), the test seems
to be the buyer's current income, however that is to be determined.
6 New Business:
A Garfield Street: Dave reported that the most favorable bid for the waterproofing
work came in at $4,400 for all six units, compared to the high bid of $36,000.
As soon as this work is done and the walls have been plastered, a coat of paint
will finish the job.It will then be necessary for tenants to remove their goods.
Dave is looking into installation of battery powered standby pumps. It was the
concensus of the meeting that the measures proposed by Dave are acceptable
and are approved_
B. Council on Aging: Gerry wondered it in the interests of providing the Council
with more working room at Muzzey, LexHab might be willing to transfer its
first floor unit to the Council. There was no discussion of the basis on which
this might take place, or when.
C. Next Meeting. The next meeting will be on March 20 at 8 a.m.
Adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
Bill Hays, Secretary pro tem
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