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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-28-LEXHAB-minHAB Min. Oct., 2015 LexHAB mutes of Meeting held on October 28, 2015 at the offices of LexHAB at 1620 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington he meeting opened at 7:05 AM. resent were the Chairman, Bill Kennedy, the Vice Chair, Bob Burbidge, Lester Savage, artha Wood, Gerry Howell and Bill Hays. Also present were Norman Cohen and Suzie arry (the Board of Selectmen's liason to LexHAB), Pat Nelson (LexHAB's counsel) d Bob Pressman. Todd Cataldo joined the meeting later. . Minutes The minutes for the previous meeting were reviewed. One correction was noted: the hairman joined the meeting shortly after commencement. As corrected, the minutes as presented were unanimously accepted. Financials Gerry Howell presented the various statements and reports, noting that expenses for e 9 month period ending September 30th were up compared to expenses over the same eriod in 2014. He called to the attention of the Board that the increase was primarily due (a) higher fees for professional services in connection with LexHAB's efforts to edue -e rent arrearages ,(b) roofing work on the Emerald Street and Grandview Avenue ouses and (c ) redecoration and kitchen update of the Stedman Road dwelling. Gerry's report was accepted by unanimous vote. . Board Vacancies The Chairman called to the attention of the Board that our nominee(s) to fill the acancy created by Dave Eagle's passing ought to be submitted to the Selectmen without assage of any more time. There followed review of prospects and consideration of expansion of the Board from to 9 persons. It was noted that with the growth of LexHAB and our increasing involvement in CPA and DHCD requirements, overload is occurring, which would be used were there to be two additional members. It was unanimously voted to submit to the Selectmen (a) our recommendation that the IexHAB Board be increased to 9 members and (b) our suggestion that two of the three r, slots be filled by Donna Leary and Henry Liu. inIt was also unanimously voted to inquire of Bob Phelan whether he would be terested and willing to become the 9th member of the Board and if not whether Brian elly would agree to same. . Town Meeting Matters Under Article 3rd of the Warrant for next week's Special Town Meeting, the proposed ansfer of the "housing parcel" on the Busa Farm site from the Town to LexHAB will be onsidered. The Chairman reported that Suzie Barry would be presenting the Article and at he would speak in our behalf. . Review of LexHAB's Structure The Chairman suggested that in view of the growing complexity of LexHAB's ctions, alluded to in Paragraph 3 above, attention should be given to our continued peration as a volunteer board . The suggestion was favorably received. The Chairman proposed that an organizational review be conducted by Bill Hays, the ice Chair and himself if all were willing; all agreed so to serve. . Fairview Project Lester reported that Final Building Permits should issue shortly. Footings for the new structure should go in next week. As to the existing house: A. Lester has solicited a second bid for the full gutting of the house; this will be eeded if students from the Vocational School are to be present and also makes sense om our perspective. B. Lester will be meeting with Vocational School supervisors next week. . Wright Farm The Chairman reported that at a recent meeting with the CPC, our estimate for the full rehab costs for the existing house were increased to $200,000 to take into account such ings as a requirement that we rebuild the existing windows rather than replace those ready there . Suzie informed the Board that the closing on the Wright property has been postponed tâ–º deal with possible hazardous waste problems. Keeler Farms Proposal Todd Cataldo joined the meeting to present his proposal that LexHAB buy his ordable housing unit on East Street which several of us have seen. Lester noted that the unit is attractive at the price suggested by Todd, but that we are art on acceptance of Todd's request that a family of his choosing be confirmed as the tenant. Lester pointed out that we must adhere to the requirements of the CPA for any housing purchased with CPA funding and this means that a lottery must be the basis of ward rather than any predetermined selection. . Next Meeting The next regular meeting of the Board will be held at the offices of the Board at 1620 assachusetts Avenue in Lexington on November 19, 2015 at 7 AM. djournment By unanimous action of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 AM. Respectfully Submitted, William C. Hays Secretary Pro Tem