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Minutes of the meeting held at the offices of LexHAB at 1620 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington on
June 23, 2016
There were present at the meeting the Chairman Bill Kennedy, Vice - chairman, Bob Burbidge, Gerry
Howell, Bill Hays and Lester Savage, Martha Wood, Donna Leary, Bob Phelan. Also present were Pat
Nelson, LexHAB counsel, Norm Cohen, Suzie Barry Selectman Liaison's and Bob Pressman.
Not present was Henry Lui
The chairman presided.
The meeting opened at 7:06 a.m.
1. Minutes
The minutes for the meeting on May 2016 were accepted as presented, motion to accept.
The minutes for May 2016 meetimg were accepted as presented
2. Financials
Gerry Howell presented the financial reports, calling to the attention of the Board that Insurance was up
this year due to the builders risk policy for Fairview and Busa.
Also noted was the extraordinary expenses report detailing expenses on certain properties due to
rehabbing the units.
2A. Task Force
Property Assessment update: Bob Phelan reported that he and John Biggins are continuing the visits to
every unit. Its continuous research.
2B. Bill Kennedy reported to the board that he has been trying to schedule a meeting with a law firm to
review public bidding laws.
3. Busa Farm
A. John Noonan says the water table test will be conducted at the end of this month. He is also looking
at the possibility of tying into the sewer system already in place in Arlington. If this is allowed it may
save us from having to install an ejector system.
4. Fairview
A. Rehab of existing house is going smoothly, The 1 and 2 bedroom units are 80% complete, and the 3
bedroom is at 60% complete. The interior framing for the old house is complete, the roof on the new
house is on, and the rough plumbing is in place.
B. The lottery for the Fairview property has been conducted, it was based on a 3 point system
1) Need
2) Lexington Connection
3) Utilization
The lottery list will be used for the first 24months, and then the list expires and a new lottery will be
required to fill vacancies.
5. Wright Farm
Discussions about the LIP process and zoning issues were discussed. It was stated that the property
looks terrible and Les stated he would look into someone to mow the lawn. There was a motion made
for Lexhab to absorb the cost for the lawn mowing, it was seconded unanimously.
6. Keeler Farm
No Report at this time
7. Leary
Discussions about soil issues was had.
8. Other Matters
A. Muzzey, Annual elections for board members toke place on June 22, 2016, and discussions were
made about having a Lexhab representative on the board going forward. We are still waiting for copies
of the meeting minutes from Muzzey. A request was sent in the beginning of June
B. There was a nice article in the Minuteman paper about Lehac and its function.
C. Quick update on new software and fax software. Maryann placed a call to Intuit, to gather
information about software. The new office copier has arrived
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 May 20, 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 was adjourned at 8:59