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Home My WebLink About2018-10-24-LexHAB-min LexHAB Board Meeting 1620 Massachusetts Avenue,Suite 4, Lexington, MA 02420 October 24, 2018—TOO AM Minutes of the meeting held at the offices of LexHAB at 1620 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington on October 24, 2018 Members present were Bob Burbidge, Les Savage, Bob Phelan, Bill Hays, Bill Kennedy, and Gerry Howell, Treasurer Absent were members Henry Liu and Donna Leary Also present were Patricia S. Nelson, counsel to LexHAB and Bob Pressman of the Lexington Housing Partnership The Chairman, Bill Kennedy presided. Minutes from the September 12, 2018 meeting were reviewed and accepted FINANCIAL REPORT Gerry Howell Reviewed comparison of 2017 income and expenses with YTD Up 58K. Rents have increased partially due to Fairview Expenses increased due to landscape and snow removal Solar credits at Fairview are being tracked Condo Fees—include a fine that Muzzey is attempting to charge LexHAB at$100/per day ($15K) On advice of counsel LexHAB is not paying the fines. Repairs and Maintenance—Total $140,126 00 Motion made to accept Treasurers report. Motion approved TASK FORCE REPORT Pat Nelson Transfer of the Rangeway lot to LexHAB is on the Fall town meeting agenda. Bill Kennedy LexHAB Policies and procedures reviewed Suggested we increase minimum Rents as follows $200 1 bedroom $300 2 bedroom $400 3 bedroom $500 4 bedroom $600 5 Bedroom After motion and second, the increases in minimum rents were approved, to be implemented for new leases and renewals. Treatment of Asset Limits and/or imputing income from assets discussed but no changes in current policy approved FARM VIEW Lester Savage will be put out to bid again Pat Nelson Advice from counsel is that there are separate and very complicated regulations that cover pre-fab construction Counsel recommended against using pre-fab construction for publicly bidded projects. WRIGHT FARM Lester Savage Windows have been installed and are in process of getting lead paint certification New doors are being installed Once demolition is completed Minuteman Tech students can start, in about 2 to 3 weeks. This unit should be available next September for occupancy Motion made and seconded to authorize Les to pay up to $135,000 for contract work at Wright Farm including demolition, window installation, and partial lead removal. Approved Pat Nelson Report on meeting with Town officials prior to filing Application for Comprehensive Permit. Neighborhood meeting with abutters to be arranged Bob Pressman Grove Street developer should make three units available for affordable housing. Pat to check with developer's counsel for further information EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Bill Kennedy Executive Director Position interviews were held by Bob Phalen, Donna Leary and Lester Savage who recommended the Board offer the position to Patrick Goddard, former Facilities Director for Town of Lexington Salary requirements$50 per hour not to exceed more than 930 hours per year Motion to offer Patrick Goddard the Executive Director Position at $50 Hour Motion made and seconded Approved LEXINGTON EMPLOYEE HOUSING PROGRAM Board discussed possible ways to structure an employee housing program, which could include the Hamblen Street property Hamblen Street is currently undergoing renovations and won't be leased until at least February 1, 2019 Motion made and seconded to delay leasing the Hamblen Street property until February 1, 2019 Motion approved To be discussed further at December board meeting. Town counsel to be consulted for advice on requirements for an employee benefit program Pat to review terms of Charter for LexHAB authority to participate in such a program Motion made to have LexHAB continue its involvement in the development of an employee housing program Motion seconded Motion approved HAMBLEN STREET Purchase of Hamblen Street at price of $600,000 and purchase money mortgage of $488,000 with Patriot Bank confirmed Bill Kennedy's authority to sign purchase and loan documents confirmed Motion made and seconded Approved Motion to accept August minutes. Motion approved NEXT MEETING November 27,2018 at 7 AM 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