HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-14-LEXHAB-min FROM Hays & Skerry FAX NO. 617 423-4058 Feb 17 2012 09'07AM P2
Minutes of Meeting on February 14, 1012
LexHAB
All members were present except for Bill Kennedy who is out-of-state.
1 Buse Farm 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 Buss Farm was concerned was postponed.
2. Fairview. Bill reported that he had met with Beth Rush from the consortium and that
he, Dave and Les had earlier met with Beth, Aaron Henry and Jennifer Van Campers.
Dave also reported that he had met with Carter Scott on 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 sunk 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 close 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
Maryann reported that Karen Sunnaborg indicates that applicants can probably be
drawn frofn the pool assembled a year and a 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 family 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 other prospects.
5 Chesnut 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 Diane's broker as to how long
this marketing plan can be used,he had replied in behalf of the Board that as long
as marketing continues on an active basis without 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 cane 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 if, 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 201', at 8 a m
Adjourned at 9 15 a m
Bill Hays, Secretary pro tern
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