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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.
1. 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 IC. 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 accomplish 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
- I)esire for a letter from the Selectmen requesting the above.
The Busa Farm:
-It was noted that we are awaiting a new lay -out plan from Ben Nickerson
FairviewlAve.
_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 the\
parking should be located and where the access to the units ought to be
11ester noted that Carter's lay out addresses the contours of the property
2.1t was suggested that we present the new plan and indicate that if the rest
of the proposal is deemed acceptable to the neighborhood, LexHAB would
be amenable to a third look at the parking/access problem
3.Bob PM3MM suggested that plantings/landeaaping 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 hush 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 limit
A. Treasurer's Report
- Dave reported that he has no statement of bank accounts to present.
Gerry pointed out that the recent cheek from the Fletcher Ave. project has now heart
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.
5. CPC Application
-Bob Pressman suggested that in view of heavy demands on the CPC this year, it
might be prudent for CAB to assign either last year's or this year's CPA
funding to the Buse. 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 Buse pmjects-
7.Muzzey N
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
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Replacement for final installation.
4 arker School
-It was reported that the Parker Condominium Board wishes to up -grade some of the
common areas and also that the LHA, 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 points
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 data was set for December 5"
-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 aquirmg the house on
MarrettRoad for affordable housing.
.Bill K. indicated that he has been through the Marrett 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, L aHAR 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 Kermedy 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 Muzzcy tenants (of ours) have begun to hear noises in the walls
which interrupt sleep. bur roof heat sys tems haveL The prob3em seems
management company has not come up w ith anything e p will monitor
to have diminished with the onset of the heating season, I rAOM
the situation.
Adjourned at y:Oba.m.
William C. Hays
Secretary Pro TM
The next meeting will be on December 20th at 7 a.m. in the
LexIIAB offices