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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-19-HPB-min tft Lexington Housing Partnership Board Meeting Minutes for August 19,2021 Attendees: Harriet Cohen, Nancy Corcoran-Ronchetti,Jeri Foutter, Mary Haskell, Bob Peters, Bob Pressman, Melanie Thompson, Melinda Walker, Betsey Weiss,John Zhao Absent: Paul Linton,Wendy Manz Guests: Ingrid Klimoff, Margaret Heitz, Charles Hornig The Housing Partnership Board (HPB) meeting was chaired by Jeri Foutter and minutes were taken by Harriet Cohen. 1. Call to Order Joint Planning Board and Housing Partnership Board Meeting The Planning Board and Housing Partnership Board Meetings meeting were called to order at 7:11 pm. 2. Planning Board's Current Housing Initiatives Charles Hornig presented the Planning Board initiatives that impact housing in Lexington.These initiatives will be presented at an upcoming Town meeting.There was a discussion with Mr. Hornig regarding the initiatives.The HPB provided feedback and asked questions about the initiatives. Mr. Hornig addressed the comments and questions. Mr. Horning said that there will be a public presentation of the articles that will be presented to Town Meeting. He encouraged the HPB to attend the public meeting.The meeting will probably be on September 22, but that date is not confirmed. Ms. Foutter thanked the Planning Board for their time and effort 3. Adjourn Joint Planning Board and Housing Partnership Board Meeting Ms. Cohen moved to adjourn the meeting the Housing Partnership Board. Ms. Weiss seconded the motion.The motion was approved unanimously.The Planning Board also adjourned their meeting. Both were adjourned at 8:30 pm. 4. Call to Order Housing Partnership Board Meeting The meeting was called to order at 8:32. 5. Affordable Housing Trust(AHT)Task Force Letter Ms. Foutter suggested that she, Ms. Weiss, and Ms. Cohen form a sub-committee to draft a letter regarding the AHT Task Force. Mr. Pressman suggested some website Ms.Thompson moved the formation of the subcommittee, Ms. Corcoran-Ronchetti seconded the motion.The motion passed unanimously. 6. Land Acquisition Process Article(Next Steps and Timeline) Ms. Weiss said that, given the process for approving the article, it is unlikely that an article would be ready for a Fall Town Meeting. The HPB will continue this discussion at the next meeting. 7. Annual Report Ms. Foutter suggested that she draft the annual report. If it is due to the Town prior to the next tft Lexington Housing Partnership Board HPB meeting, Ms. Foutter will submit it to the Town and share it with the HPB at the next meeting. Ms. Weiss moved that the HPB designate Ms. Foutter as the author of the annual report and, if necessary to meet the Town's deadline,to submit the report to the Town. Ms. Cohen seconded the motion.The motion passed unanimously. 8. Board Member Updates ■ Planning Board Mr. Peters has accepted the position of liaison to the HPB. Ms. Foutter thanked him for his continuing work. Mr. Peters thanked Mr. Hornig for his presentation. ■ LexHAB Based on the discussion at the last HPB meeting, Mr. Pressman is concerned that LexHAB is not going to be pursuing the Vine St. housing project. ■ Lexington Housing Authority (LHA) Ms. Walker:The Select Board has appointed Maureen Rynn, a tenant at Countryside, to the LHA Board of Commissioners. ■ Council on Aging (COA) Work continues on the senior parking program.The COA is also reviewing the aid to families program. ■ SPRD Committee Review of the Open Space Residential Development(OSRD) zoning bylaw amendment is in progress. 9. Approve Prior Minutes Minor editorial changes were made to reflect comments from the Housing Partnership Board. Ms. Haskell moved acceptance of the prior minutes. Mr. Zhao seconded the motion. Ms. Thompson abstained.The motion was passed unanimously by the other HPB members. 10. New Business There was no new business. 11. Set Next Meeting Date The next meeting will be on September 30, 2021. 12. Adjournment Ms. Thompson moved adjournment. Mr. Peters seconded the motion.The motion was approved unanimously.The meeting adjourned at 8:59 pm.