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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-11-16-LEXHAB-min LexHAB Minutes of Nov 16,2012 Meeting All members of the Board were present;Bob Pressman attended The meeting opened at 7 10 a m,the Chairman conducted the meeting I The Leary site -Dave reported that the Selectmen have concluded that the old house on the site needs to come down,would we be interested in handling the tear-down?Dave indicated that tear-down costs might run to$15,000.Perhaps we should have a letter of under- standing from the Selectmen. -It was unanimously agreed that: -Bill K will communicate with our liaison to the Selectmen confirming our -Interest in the project and our willingness to do the tear-down -Need for an understanding that if we accomphsh the tear-down using our Lexhab funds,the outlay to erect new buildings on the site in furtherance our affordable housing objectives might come from CPA funds,and -Desire for a letter from the Selectmen requesting the above 2 The Busa Farm. -It was noted that we are awaiting a new lay-out plan from Ben Nickerson 3 FauviewiAve -Carter has completed a new lay-out plan showing one new building with 3 units -Questions were raised with regard to the placement of the new building,where thel parking should be located and where the access to the units ought to be 1 Lester noted that Carter's lay out addresses the contours of the property 2 it was suggested that we present the new plan and indicate that if the rest of the proposal is deemed acceptable to the neighborhood,Lexl{AB would be amenable to a third look at the parking/access problem 3 Bob Pressman suggested that plantings/landscaping might ease some of the neighborhood concerns -Looking forward,it was agreed that the meeting with neighbors might be Jan S o 9 Bill H reported that Aaron and Beth Rush had a conversation with DHCD on the subject of Fairview and that DHCD seemed amenable to our request that the un- restricted units be awarded on the basis of need rather than as a result of a lottery but that DHCD on the other hand is unsure about the imposition on unrestricted tenants of our 5 year term!unit 4 Treasurer's Report -Dave reported that he has no statement of bank accounts to present -Gerry pointed out that the recent check from the Fletcher Ave.project has now been included in the Balance Sheet total of Contributed Capital which reflects proper handling of the turn-over Gerry also pointed out that the Profit and Loss figure for "Net Ordinary Income"is unapportioned but that the spread sheets provide the break out for each property 5 Storm Damage -Dave reported that no serious damage resulted from Sandy,partly as a result of our on-going program for pruning of overhanging trees 6 CPC Application -Bob Pressman suggested that in view of heavy demands on the CPC this year,it might be prudent for LeicHAB to assign either last year's or this year's CPA funding to the Buss project or the Leary development or both -It was the consensus of the meeting that we should continue to hold last year's set-aside of$450,000 for the next purchase of a house or a lot on which to build but that we should at the same time indicate our lack of objection to a linking of this year's request to either or both of the Leary or the Buse projects request to either or both of the Leary or the Busa prglecta- ? Muzzey Windows -Dave reported that all of the windows in our units have been replaced and that the owners of units with original windows still in place have gone back to Anderson Replacement for final installation. 74arker School -It was reported that the Parker Condominium Board wishes to up-grade some of the common areas and also that the LILA,owner of a number of units, is concerned that there may be lead paint in the storage areas and that the Association's casualty insurance coverage may be inadequate -It was left that Dave will speak to Pat Nelson on both of these pouts 8 Celebration -Dave passed out a proposed menu for a meeting at the Colonial Inn,as proposed,the costs would be borne by each member of the Board t($200 per couple.) -Guests suggested would be persons and spouses of prior connection to LexHAB -The date was set for December 5th -The proposal was adopted subject to the imperative that no part of the celebration should be covered by LexHAB funds 9 Masonic Property -It was reported that the Scottish Rite Commandry is proposing to sell off 10 acres of its lands and that the Town is interested in becoming the buyer, There is also the question would LexHAB be interested in squiring the house on MarrettRoad for affordable housing. Bi l K indicated that he has been through them arrett Road house and that in his estimation,the house is grand but in the wrong scale for conversion to affordable housing Dave agreed -It was also asked by the Town would LexHAB be interested in converting the house to congregate housing -It was the consensus of the meeting that LexHAB is not in the business of providing meals,health services or transportation but that if a sponsor for same were to emerge,LexHAB would be interested in becoming the renovator and subsequent lessor much as this has worked for projects such as the house on Waltham Street. -Bill Kennedy observed that an expression of our interest in the above would be appropriate but that at the same time it should be made clear that LexHAB does not wish to take a pro-active role in this matter 10 Muzzey Noises -Dave reported that Muzzey tenants(of ours)have begun to hear noises in the walls which interrupt sleep Our roof heating/coohng systems have been checked The management company has not come up with anything helpful.The problem seems to have diminished with the onset of the heating season,LeXHAE will monitor the situation Adjourned at 1.pp a m William C.Hays Secretary Pro Tem The next meeting will be on December 20th of 7 a.m. in the LexHAB offices