HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-23-LEXHAB-minMinutes of Meeting on May 23, 2013
AN mombers of the Board except fbr Dave Eagle who is ill wore present as was Warman
Cohen (Board of Selectmen liason to Lwr11AA)) and Bab Pressman (visitor).
The meeting opened at 7:08 am; the Chairman presided,
1. Mmutes
The minutes for the previous treating on April 23, 2013 were unanimously
approved as submitted.
2, Financial Statements,
In the absence of Dave Eagle, Gerry Howell presented the report,
One ofLoxHAB's C.D.s with Patriot Bank maturod: it was rolled over into a new
C.D, at Interest of 1 % per annum (better than most current C,D, rates),
Although not included in the spreadsheets as presented, there is now being prepared
monthly a breakdown of all higher -than- normal maintenance expenditures as requested
by the Board at the April meeting.
Gerry reported that Dave Eagle had asked him to comment on the fallowing:
- Emerald Street: Windows are being replaced at an estimdted cost
of $8,300,
- 1001 -1003 Mass. Ave; Mr Xcenan has completed the lay -out plan
showing the proposed location ofthe now driveway; the plan will
be submitted to mown offlelala along with our permit request.
3. BusaFarm
Them was no report as such,
A question was asked whether the proposed new buildings will be "zero net
energy" structurce, Lester said he would check with Carter Scott,
3 -gLeary Property
There was nothing to report
4. Fairview Project
Bill H, reported on the activities of the Task Forco which met on May 2' Progress
is being made on the package to be submitted to D1HCD, there should be no delay in the
filing once the Board of Selectmen approves the plan, We Are on the agenda for the
Selectmen's meeting scheduled for June 17
The carport shown on Carter Scott's latest plan is an.optional feature; Carter has
Included a carport partly to provide more roof area for solar cells.
Noticea will shortly go out to neighbors calling attention to out planned meeting on
June 5 Bob will present our latest plans at the meeting. As many of us as possible
should try to attend.
5. Parker School
No report
G, Other Business:
A. Muzzey School
Bill H, reported that according to the Town Manager, repairs will shortly be
under way at Muzzey which will result in assessments on all units including ours. The
Town Manager indicated that the assessment on each unit may be siWdflcant,
B, Future Housing Vision
Bill X, reported that the Town is reviewing this matter (which Involves us),
C. Support of Affordable Housing,
Martha observed that there are many fhmilies in Town who believe in
affordable housing and would likely support both the cause and our organization if
asked, There followed some discussion of this idea; would a "Friends of t:,wdM" work?
7, Next Meeting;
The next meeting will be at 7 a,m, at our officos on June 13 Martha volunteered to
bring the coffee.
e Bxecutivo Session
The Chairman then proposed that the Board go into Executive Session to consider
tenant issues without return to open session, declaring that eonsideration of same in open
meeting could have a deWmontal e&at on tbo nesotintina position of a public body,
namely: Lex);M and might also affect the privacy riots of tenants.
The members of the Board were then Individually polled, Each member voted in
favor of the Chairman's proposal. The time was then 7 :55 a.m,
ReapeotWy submitted,
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