HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-14-LEXHAB-min MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting held at the offices of LexHAB at 1620 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington on
December 14, 2016
Those present at the meeting the Chairman Bill Kennedy, Vice-chairman, Bob Burbidge, Lester Savage,
Henry Liu, Donna Leary, Martha Wood and Gerry Howell Also present were Norm Cohen and Suzie
Barry Liaison's and Bob Pressman
Not present was Bob Phelan and Bill Hays.
The chairman presided
The meeting opened at 7 06 a m
1. Minutes
The minutes for the meeting on November 2016 were approved as presented
2. Financials
Discussions were had about condo fees, repairs and maintenance, overall were in good shape
Gerry spoke about the cost of evictions and rehabbing the units.
It was suggested that we create an entry for Wright Farm, since we will be allocating funds towards this
project.
Lehac was having a meeting today as well, and that group is looking for new members from Lexington
2A. Executive Session-There was a motion made and seconded and polled unanimously to enter into
Executive Session to discuss a real estate transaction with the intent of going back into open session
2B Discussions were had about the first meeting with Jennifer Van Campen from Metro West
Collaborative It was decided that this group will meet the first Thursday of every month and the
meetings will be posted
2C. No task force meetings to report on this month
3 Busa Farm
A.We have the information to go forward with the application process.We will speak to Jeffrey Driscoll
about putting together packets to send out to architects. Discussions were had about renderings and
drawings.There was also mention of the process of drawing from our account with CPC for Busa bills.
We can't be reimbursed for funds already spent on this project.
4 Fairview
4A. Old house is rolling right along, sonar tubes for rear deck have been dug, and new decks should be
completed soon Still looking at a spring completion
4B The New house has rough electrical, rough plumbing, and inspections. Waiting for Ever source to get
electricity up and running in January Ramp is going in for accessibility, siding going on
Discussions were had about the lottery that was conducted, and the time constraints with using the
same list.
4 C. It was motioned and seconded to have Sun bug Solar to install the panels for the solar system
project. All in favor, motion passed
5 Wright Farm
Waiting
6 Keeler Farm No Report at this time, nothing new
7 Leary
No report given at this time
8. Other Matters
Just a quick Thank you to Lester Savage for arranging the Holiday Dinner
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 January 19, 2017
10 Executive Session
The chairman then proposed that the Board go into executive session to consider Real Estate matters s,
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 39am.