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EXECUTIVE SESSION
October 19, 2009
PRESENT: Chairman Cohen, Mrs. Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz and Mr. Burnell; Mr.
Valente, Town Manager; and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk.
LexHAB
Mr. Hays and Mr. Eagle, LexHAB, discussed with the Selectmen the purchase of a 2-bedroom
unit at 142 Emerson Gardens, which is under agreement. They will be requesting funds from the
Community Preservation Committee (CPC).
Mr. Valente will check with Town Counsel whether an appraisal needs to be done because of the
request for CPA funds.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted by roll call 5-0 to authorize LexHAB to
purchase the property at 142 Emerson Gardens.
Mr. Hays and Mr. Eagle also discussed with the Selectmen a possible purchase on of a 3-
bedroom home on Marrett Road. If an agreement is reached they will return to the Selectmen for
approval. They would request CPC funds for this purchase also.
LexHAB has come up with a system,with the assistanceof the Lexington Housing Authority,
and has reached an agreement with DHCD to allow LexHAB units to be counted as 40B units.
Mr. Eagle explained to the Selectmen that the Minuteman TechnicalSchool is planning to add
the new energy code rules to its curriculum and then will be able to improve the energy
efficiencies of the LexHAB houses they work on.
Mr. Hays discussed with the Selectmen whether they would support LexHAB requesting funds
from CPA to allow someone qualified to purchase a LexHAB unit. The Selectmen have doubts
and think it should be discussed further before requesting funds from CPA.
Regarding the affordable housing status of Katadin Woods, the attorney has not found too many
documents on the tax credit issues. The fear is DHCD has not been policing and the Town will
be left to try and figureout the issues. The attorney’s report will be complete in about a month
and will include possible next steps.
Busa Farm
The Department of Environmental Protection is now involved in the cleanup of the land and that
may push off the closing until spring. The Selectmen agreed that there would be one deed for
the entire property and if necessary it could be split at a later time.
Mr. Hays and Mr. Eagle left the meeting.
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Executive Session –October 19, 2009
Lexington Technology Park
Mr. Valente discussed with the Selectmen a request from an abutter on Shade Street to find a
way to makeavailable the traffic calming money for Shade Street without it going into a
stabilization fund. After speaking to Mr. Addelson, Comptroller, Mr. Valente asked the
Selectmen if they would agree to the money being put into the DPW budget. Lexington
Technology Park approved the change. The Selectmen agreed with the change.
Cubist
The Selectmen discussed the Cubist Memorandum of Understanding, specifically the Lexpress
payment. The consensus was to request $140,000 (includes an arrears amount) that could be
paid in two lump sums (preferred) or three. If necessary the Selectmen would agree with a total
of $120,000 with the same payment plan.
Collective Bargaining –PoliceAssociation
Mr. Valente discussed with the Selectmen possible concessions to presentin order for the Town
to agree to pay the state’s share of the Quinn Bill. The Selectmen agreed with the concessions
presented.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 10:50 p.m.
A true record; Attest:
Lynne A. Pease
Executive Clerk