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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-15-HPB-minLexington Housing Partnership Meeting Minutes for Thursday, December 15, 2016 Attendees: Harriet Cohen, Nancy Corcoran - Ronchetti, Jeri Foutter, Bob Pressman, Melinda Walker Absent: Suzie Barry, Paul Linton, Wendy Manz, Joe Pato Guest: Linda Moody, Senior Real Estate Project Manager, Metro West Collaborative Development Ms. Walker chaired the meeting; Ms. Walker and Ms. Cohen took the minutes. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 pm. Prior to the approval of the previous meeting minutes, Linda Moody introduced herself to the board and the board introduced themselves to Linda. 1. Approval of minutes of November 17, 2016 After a brief discussion Mr. Pressman moved to accept the minutes as amended. Ms. Corcoran - Ronchetti seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 2. Update on status of LexHAB projects. Mr. Pressman reported on additional costs associated with the completion of the Fairview project including plumbing and electrical updates in the renovation of the existing house and the installation of solar panels. Mr. Pressman also reported that the BoS has held an executive session about the Keeler Farm unit. Mr. Pressman distributed notes from Bill Kennedy describing a meeting with LexHAB and Metrowest Collaborative Development on the subject of Metro West's involvement on the Fairview, BUSA, Wright and Leary projects. The timeline for the Busa project included a request for the Housing Partnership to submit a letter to DHCD for the LIP application; Ms. Walker will draft the letter. 3. Update on CPA project list for ATM 2017. Mr. Pressman reported that two projects with affordable housing implications were presented in 'Executive Session' to the Community Preservation Committee. Due to the confidential nature of the ongoing negotiations between the Town and owners, no further information could be shared with the partnership. 4. Update on proposed changes to Board charge / Walker Ms. Walker reported a letter has been sent to the Board of Selectmen requesting changes to the charge of the Housing Partnership Board. Ms. Walker has not received a response. 5. Meeting recess. The meeting was recessed in order to convene a meeting of the Lexington Housing Foundation. 6. Reopening of meeting. Ms. Weiss moved to reopen the partnership meeting at 8:38pm. Lexington Housing Partnership 7. Discussion of potential projects. A lengthy discussion was held about appropriate projects the board might consider proposing. Jeri Foutter reiterated her interest in 'Smart Growth Zones;" at this time there is a need to do research on the viability of potential sites for such a designation or designations. There was some interest in pursuing a possible collaboration with the Council on Aging and Metro West to propose a senior housing project. To that end, Ms. Weiss volunteered to contact the Council on Aging to set up a meeting between members from the Council on Aging and the housing partnership. Ms. Walker agreed to join Ms. Weiss. 6. Set next meeting date. The next meeting date was not set. 7. Meeting adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 pm. Jeri Foutter has plans to meet with C.K. She reviewed the definition of "Smart Growth Zones." Possibility of Senior Housing Project with the Council on Aging and Metro West Collaborative Development. Expectation that there would need to be 5 acres or more.