HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-11-LEXHAB-min LexHAB Meeting Minutes
August 11,2021-7:00 am—Conducted via Zoom.
Call to Order
A meeting of the Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB)was called to order at 7:22 am. LexHAB members
present were Bob Burbidge (Chair), Lester Savage (Vice Chair), Bill Kennedy, Gerry Howell,Tara Mizrahi. LexHAB
members Henry Liu, Donna Leary and Robert Phelan were absent. Also, present were Pearlene Varjabedian (LexHAB
Housing Director), Regina Brown (LexHAB Financial Administrator), Bob Pressman (Housing Partnership Board.
Minutes review of July 7 Meeting
Motion to accept meeting minutes-all in favor
Tenant Selection Plan Discussion—Postponed
Vine Street Discussion
Lester Savage reviewed Vine Street updates.
• Test pits dug to see water levels
• Will probably schedule a meeting with the neighbors in mid-September
• Wetland study conducted and it seemed to go fine
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Gerry Howell reviewed
• P & L six-month statement—comparing 20 to 21 and other income
• LexHAB B accounting—discussion regarding transition Regina and Karen
• Discussion took place regarding if we are building replacement revenue
• Solar program was reviewed
• Repairs and Maintenance reviewed—next month 10-year expenditures will be reviewed
• Bob Pressman inquired about the 110K from the Affordable Housing Trust for renovations. Regina
reviewed this program usage.
• Cash position review
• Bob Pressman — discussed CPA Grant and LEXHAB again seeking funds to use from CPC Annual
deadline is before November 1
• Tara Mizrahi—this should be discussed at next meeting
Marketing Initiative Reviewed
• Survey is being launched and discussed present activities
Executive Director Position
• No possible candidates at this point
Task Force Updates
• Solar Power Development will be discussed at next meeting
• Ten-year Repair and Maintenance expenditures will be discussed at next meeting
Grove Street reviewed
• Tenants occupying home at present.
• Lester to forward photos and video to Website
Tara Mizrahi reviewed regulatory agreements, and this will be reviewed at October meeting
Bob Pressman indicated at next Vine Street meeting we may want to discuss asking for construction funds at
Next Town Meeting
Bill Kennedy indicated we get funding for bringing in architects/Plans
Request at next Spring Town meeting for construction funds discussed.
Lester Savage reviewed our position of becoming a 5010
Next meeting September 1, 2021, at 7A
Meetings will take place the first Wednesday of each month.
Motion to Adiourn Open Session
The Chair moved to adjourn the Open Session and go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as
an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the LexHAB and to discuss tenant matters that
if considered in Open Session might adversely affect privacy rights of individuals. The motion was seconded.
Motion approved unanimously by a roll call vote.