HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-30-HPB-minMeeting Minutes for Nov 30, 2010
Attendees:
Bob Bicknell, Harriet Cohen, Tom Harden, Chris Kluchman, Ken Kreutziger, Winifred
McGowan, Betsey Weiss
Chris Kluchman chaired the meeting, and took the minutes. The meeting was called to order at 7:30
pm. There was no quorum.
Old Business
Busa Proposal Follow up
Mr. Kreutziger and Ms. Walker summarixed the Nok18 BLUPC meeting. They noted that the
BLUPC chair has some questions for LHP, Ms. Kluchman will follow up with material for the
next BLUPC meeting in December.
Leary Property Endorsement for HOME Funds
The task force met with neighbors to get input onexisting farmhouse and potential
redevelopment of other portions of the property. The Board of Selectmen did '�not support
funding for stabilization of the existing house. The next Task Force meeting is December 1.
Down Payment Assistance Program and CPC grant update
Mr. Bicknell described his proposal for CPC funding Which he presented to the CPC. He will
meet with the Board of Selectmen at their :12/6 meeting to review.
Mr. Bicknell reported that our consultant will. provide a summary about the CPC grant for the
Survey of Housing Assistance programs completed under CPC grant funds.
Miscellaneous
Ms. Kluchman is writing a summary of 2010 for the annual town report. Next year, the LHP
sho�Id review its accomplishments and develop a set of goals.
New Business
Introduction of Regional Housing Services Office
Ms. Kluchman summarized correspondence from the Town Manager related to a proposal
that Lexington participate in a "Shared Housing Staff' project with five other towns. She
announced there is a meeting on December 8, 2010 to provide further information, she will
attend and report back at the next LHP meeting. Ms. Kluchman will distribute the materials
she received from the Town. Ms. Kluchman noted that this seems like a good opportunity to
support housing related issues in Lexington. The group discussed the concept.
Discuss potential new members
The group reviewed the membership list provided by the Town and made updates and
corrections, the group brainstormed potential new members. No nominating committee was
formed at this time.
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Miscellaneous updates
• There is an RFP for possible users of the Dana House, which is for sale (corner of Mass Ave
and Worthen Street)
• The Center committee is reviewing possibility of taller maximum height in the Center
district.
• Mr. Bicknell attended the lottery at Lexington Courtyard (new development on Lowell
Street) that has 3 affordable units.
Committee Reports
Metro West Collaborative: Homebuilding non - profit. received a grant of $60,000 from The
Boston Foundation, can provide assistance to LHP to terms of advice on development of
affordable housing. Good resource for the Town.
The next meeting will be held on January 27, 2:13:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm.
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