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Minutes of Meeting March 21, 2013
Members present were: Bill K,,•Dave Eagle, Martha W., Gerry H.,
Bill H, and Lester S, Also present were Pat Nelson, LeXHAB's attorney, and Bob
Pressman.
The meeting opened at 7:10 am
The chairman presided,
1. Minutes:
- It was noted that Karen Iverson was also present ; her name should be added,
- Otherwise, the minutes for the January meeting were accepted as presented.
2. Financials:
- Dave commented that the statement shows a large cash balance in checking.
- It was determined that much of this balance could be deposited into our MMDT
account without loss of protection, with interest, and without loss of our ability to write
checks against the MMDT account. Dave will so do.
3. Spreads:
- Gerry noted that repairs in some cases are high as follows:
- 24 Emerson: the tenant left the apartment in deplorable condition
- 109 Muzzey: normal redecoration when there is turnover
- 107 Parker: the unit was flooded; these are mostly relocation costs; see later,
comments,
- Dave suggested that MAC might be able to provide us with breakdowns for the
largest repair entries,
4, Busa:
- Lester noted that many of Carl Oldenberg's suggestions have been +incorporated into
the latest plans: the design is better, the lay -out is more in harmony with the
neighborhood and we retain all we have been seeking.
- Lester expressed his uncertainty about the designation of the ground floor units in
each building, noting that conversion of these units to 1 bedroom apartments would
increase the storage space for the units above. This suggestion was favorably viewed.
- Lester outlined the next steps: Carter will prepare new lay -outs, elevations and floor
plans and we should present these to the Selectmen as soon as Town Meeting ends.
5. Leary
- It was noted that we have covered all of the outlays to date using LexHAB funds:
- The Chairman expressed his concern that this should not continue; Pat Nelson stated
that she has raised this question with Aaron and hopes for resolution.
6. Fairview:
- Lester commented that Carter and Ben Nicholson are working on a new layout
under which we would be asking for 3 new units in one building rather than two units in
two new buildings.
- Bill H. explained that:
- In Towns that have met the 10% threshold, there will be no appeal to the state
Housing Appeals Board from an adverse decision from the ZBA; and
- There is an entry requirement that all 40 -b applicants must meet which is that
the project must be one that is subsidized either under federal or state programs. We
know that for other purposes, subsidized units do not count unless there is compliance
with this requirement; we do not know how we stand in this regard. Bill noted that
research by Pat has helped. Bill is continuing to work with Aaron on this question.
- The Task Force on Fairview will be reassembling shortly.
7. CPA
- Bob Pressman presented the CPC projections, noting that the forward commitment
to housing is only the required 10% allocation,
- It was noted that shortly, we will be asked to provide estimated costs for the new
construction we propose for the Busa and the Leary projects; Lester will see if Scott can
provide these.
- There was discussion as to whether we should commit the set -aside funds from a
year ago to Busa and Leary, following our agreement to commit the $450,000 we have
asked for this year to the same projects., Lester observed that our opportunities to find. a
property within our limits has mostly gone by the boards as low -end prices have
escalated., It was the consensus of the board that we should agree to the use of last year's
set -aside for Leary and /or Busa. On motion made and seconded, it was:
Unanimously voted :: That the $450,000 set aside from last year be
committed to either or both of the Busa and Leary projects.
- This will leave the overflow from Wilson Road uncommitted.
8. Parker School
- Dave noted that it is imperative that the Condominium Association move forward
with the replacement of the sewer main from the foundation to the street, Pat will follow
up to ensure that our concenrs are addressed
- In the meantime, our bills to the Association for relocation expenses will continue.
9. Guidelines:
- Pat noted that her drafts reflect our intention that:
- there be yearly inspections.of all units;
- Lead paint be inspected annually; and
- There be CORI, SORI and Credit Checks on all prospective tenants.
- We should review Pat's drafts and be ready to approve them at our April Meting.
10. Next Meeting;
- April 25" at 7 am,
Exacutive Session;
The Chairman then proposed that the Board go into Executive Session to consider
tenant issues without return to open session, declaring that consideration of same in open
meeting would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating
position of a public body, namely: LexIdAB and might also adversely affect the privacy
rights of tenants:
The members of the Board were then polled . Each member voted in favor of the
Chairman's proposal. The time was then •a.m.
Respectively submitted: William C, Hays