HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-05-LEXHAB-min (Metrowest meeting)Meeting with Metro west and LexHAB, Thursday, January 5, 2017
Present were: Bill Kennedy, Pat Nelson, Bill Hays, Jeri Foutter (Lex Housing Partnership),
Gerry Howell, Linda Moody (Metro west), Bob Burbidge.
1A: Busa:
Discussed latest status of the LIP process and the application to DHCD.
Letters of approval from Selectmen and LHP: Bill K will talk to Suzie Barry and Melinda
Walker for these.
Current house plans and site plan: Linda felt that these are currently sufficient to proceed with
the process
Need to request proposals from Designers: Metro west provided a sample of an RFP. Bill K will
work with Jeffrey Driscoll to move this process forward.
Current construction estimate: This will have to be updated to include expected additional costs
due to the requirement to comply with public bidding laws. Bill K will work with Bob Phelan on
this. We may have to hire a professional estimator at some point.
Site engineer needs to identify affordable units, accessible units and handicapped parking spots -
Linda will follow up with John Noonan.
2A: Fairview
We still anticipate that the lottery process conducted 3 -4 months ago is still relevant. We are still
looking to an early April occupancy.
3A: Wright Farm and Leary
Bill K will get the latest info on status from Carol Kowalski
Next Meeting: 9AM, Thursday, February 2 in the LexHAB office