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MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting held at the offices of LexHAB at 1620 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington on
May 20, 2016
There were present at the meeting the Chairman Bill Kennedy, Vice-chairman, Bob Burbidge, Gerry
Howell, Bill Hays , Lester Savage, Martha Wood ,and Donna Leary, Also present were Pat Nelson,
LexHAB counsel, and Bob Pressman. Not Present Bob Phelan and Henry Lui
The chairman presided.
The meeting opened at 7:06 a.m.
1. Minutes
The minutes for the meeting on April 2016 will be presented at the June 2016 meeting
2. Financials
Gerry Howell presented the financial reports, calling to the attention of the Board that there were some
extraordinary repairs due to the rehab of several units. He suggested he present the extraordinary
expense report quarterly not monthly as we don’t need them on a regular basis. It was agreed.
Gerry also spoke briefly about Lehac newest members and the work the committee is doing. He also
spoke about the need for signers on the Lehac account. It was motioned and voted on by the board
members to authorize Donna Leary and Bill Hays as signatories on this account. There was a motion,
seconded and unanimously voted.
3. Busa Farm
A. The water table still hasn’t dropped enough for a perk test to be done but the process is being over
seen by Mr. Noonan. When he is able the test will be done.
B. Pat suggested that we meet with Jeffrey Driscoll to familiarize ourselves with the Public Bidding
Process. Les, Bob, Bill and Bill will attend. The meeting will be scheduled soon.
4. Fairview
A. Rehab of existing house is going smoothly, and the trades both electrical and plumbing will be back in
September. Also the minor issue with the framer has been resolved and he is back at the jobsite.
- Lester noted that the contractor states if all goes according to plan, we should have the old house and
the new house sometime in November and Jan. /Feb for the old house The marketing plan is being
worked on as well
Pat will ask Jennifer which units will be awarded on a need basis
B. New Construction is on track once again.
5. Wright Farm
There was no report other than the plot plan doesn’t meet current zoning laws. Questions on variances
and easements and friendly 40 b were discussed. A question about contaminated soil there was a
motion for Liz Rust to do the DHCD paperwork, and the board voted and the motion passed.
6. Keeler Farm
A. LexHAB offer to purchase the affordable housing unit for $185,000 still stands and LexHAB is waiting
for Todd Cataldo to sign the P&S. Owner is waiting until all the house lots are sold before he signs a P&S.
Hoping for a September close and the home funds are on hold
7. Brookhaven
No report other than that Brookhaven has withdrawn.
8. Other Matters
A. the Procedures Task force is trying to schedule a session to review 5 year limits and our application...
B. Maryann was asked to get the meeting minutes and notices from the Muzzey Board.
C .Rotary Partnership: A discussion was had about rotary ending their partnership with LexHAB. All
accounts will be shifted over to LexHAB and Donna will still oversee the process. Lexhab is very Thankful
for our relationship with Rotary over the years.
D. Discussions about purchasing a new copier for the office was had.
E. Quick report on Fax software, and property management software, still a work in progress.
9. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the LexHAB Board, will be held at the LexHAB offices at 1620 Massachusetts
Avenue in Lexington at 7 a.m. on June 23, 2016
10. Executive Session
The chairman then proposed that the Board go into executive session to consider tenant matters,
stating that consideration of same in open session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating
position of a semi-public body, namely LexHAB,
And might also affect adversely the privacy rights of tenants and that the Board not return open session
at the end except to adjourn.
Meeting Adjourned