HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-11-15-HPB-min# _ Lexington Housing Partnership
Meeting Minutes for November 15, 2012
Attendees:
Suzanne O'Neil Jones, Florence Baturin, Mary Haskell, Betsey Weiss, Wendy Manz, Tom Harden,
Harriet Cohen, Chris Kluchman, Bob Pressman
Chris Kluchman chaired the meeting; Harriet Cohen took the minutes. The meeting was called to order
at 6:30 pm. The LHP meeting was held prior to the Housing Production Plan Forum.
1. Membership Update
Bob Pressman has submitted an application to the Board of Selectmen to join the LHP.
2. Housing at the Masonic Site
The Town continues to consider the purchase of a very large lot that is being sold by the
Masonic Lodge. The LHP notes that the site would support affordable housing, perhaps senior
housing or wounded veterans housing.
The LHP unanimously approved a motion to send a letter to the Town -wide Facilities Committee
and the Board of Selectmen recommending that the Town dedicate some portion of the 3
existing buildings to or develop a new building congregant housing for seniors or veterans.
Ms. Haskell and Mr. Pressman volunteered to draft the letter.
3. Opening on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)
The Lexington Housing Partnership provides a delegate to serve on the CPC. From the inception
of the CPC, Betsey Weiss has been the delegate. Ms. Weiss has resigned from the CPC. The LHP
noted her long service and offered its thanks for a job very well done.
The LHP unanimously approved a motion to designate Mr. Pressman as the LHP delegate to the
CPC, contingent on his appointment to the CPC.
4. Next Meeting Date
The LHP agreed to meet again on Dec. 6, at 7:30 pm. Location will be announced later.
5. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.