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L•exHAR
Mnutes of Meeting on 3uly 24, 2013
All members of the Board except Martha Woods were present together with Norman
Cohen ( Board of Selectmen liason to LexHAB) and Pat Nelson (Lexhab's counsel).
The Meeting opened at 7:03 A.M.; the Chairman presided.
1. Financials:
- The reports and spreadsheets were reviewed; the Chairman noted that the
spreadsheets give us vital information about our housing units; they place us in the
mainstream of best practices.
- Recent repairs and redecoration& which were paid for since the last meeting
were highlighted and explained.
- It was suggested that the new spreadsheet that contains the do"Us of non-
routine expenditures be included in each member's meeting package.
2. Fairview:
- Bill Bays updated the Board on our arrangements with Metro West in
Watertown. Metro West, represented by Jennifer Van Dampen, will from this point
forward work for LeiHAB rather than the Town, both on the Fairview project and
on the development of a new Ready Renters List of qualified applicants for any
other 2- bedroom units built or purchased with CPA funds ( for example 1001 -1003
Mass. Ave.). Metro West proposes to charge not on the basis of time but rather on a
commission basis, charging as a customary renters fee of one month's rent each
time a regulated unit is leased. A letter confirming all of this is to he submitted by
Jennifer; the letter will be presented and voted upon at the next meeting, There was
general agreement as to the above.
- Our communications with the ZBA on the subject of our anticipated 40 -b
filing are as of now represented solely by the Planning Department's information
letter to David George. It was resolved to let this letter remain our only
communication with the ZBA at least for the time being.
- Bob Burbidge mmmarizod our presentation to the Board of Selectmen on July 15,
noting (a) that the meetings with neighbors seemed to have helped considerably, (b) that
traffic, affect of the project on property values and appropriateness eg density were the
main issues expressed by neighbors, and (c) that members of the Board of Selectmen
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were disposed at the end to vote on our request and not postpone a decision until a later
time. The vote then was taken; the vote was 4 in favor, one opposed.
3, Request for Documents:
- A citizen has requested copies of certain documents under Chapter 66, the Public
Records law. Bill Hays and Pat Nelson will confer and assemble the package to be
provided.
4. Busa Farm
- There was discussion about the next step to be taken on the Busa Farm program
for affordable housing.
- It was resolved that step one should not be the letter to neighbors tentatively
approved at the June meeting but instead should be a meeting with neighbors which
helped so much on the Fairview project, Once the details of the meeting are set, an
invitation will be sent .
- Tentative details:
- Date, Mid September at 7PM
- Place: The Depot if available
- Refreshments: Nelios perhaps
- Proposal to be Presented: Two buildings similar to the proposed new building
for the Fairview project, each containing 3 units consisting of one 1- bedroom unit at
ground level and two 2-bedroom units above.
5. Minutes:
- The minutes for the meeting on June 13 were accepted as presented.
6. Storage of and Access to Data;
- It was the consensus of the meeting that more of our data, particularly data
relating to each of our units, should be computerized. The Chairman will discuss this with
Maryann .
- in the meantime, the once needs a new Fax/Scarmer machine. Purchase of same
was unanimously approved on motion duly made and seconded,
7. Muzzey
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- Bill Hays reported that the Town .Manager recently mentioned that sigacent
repairs/renovations are going to be needed and that the special assessment to support the
work will be substantial.
- Some members commented on the hardship that such an assessment is bound to
work upon marry owners at Mw2my, ail of whom had to demonstrate limited income in
order to qualify as buyers in the flrst place.
8. Next Meeting"
- The next meeting (if needed) will be held on ,August 22" at 7AM.
Bill Hays will bring the coffee
The meeting adjourned at 8:22 AM
Respectfully Submitted
William C, Hays
Secretary pro tern