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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-28-LHA-min LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING –OCTOBER 28, 2022 MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nicholas Santosuosso at 9:05 AM MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Nicholas Santosuosso Maureen Rynn Kathy Kilroy Richard F. Perry Melinda Walker Mark McCullough 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Walker was asked by Kathryn Roy, Chair of the Affordable Housing Trust Study Committee to ask the Board of Commissioners to support passage of Article 12, Creation of a Housing Trust at Special Town Meeting beginning November 1st, 2022. Ms. Walker said that the trust can provide funding to acquire and/or develop new affordable housing, provide rental assistance and assist seniors aging in place. Upon a motion by Richard F. Perry and seconded by Mark McCullough, the Board voted to allow Melinda to write the letter in support of the Affordable Housing Trust. The roll call vote as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Nicholas Santosuosso NONE NONE Maureen Rynn Richard F. Perry Melinda Walker Mark McCullough 3. OLD BUSINESS A.) Executive Director Position The Board discussed the request from Caileen Foley to be reinstated as the Executive Director of the Lexington Housing Authority. Board members indicated their support of her reinstatement. Commissioner Rynn submitted a letter of support of reinstatement, as she could not attend the meeting. The Board had a lengthy discussion about the legal status of the Ms. Foley’s contract and the contract with Driscoll & Driscoll. Board members expressed concerns about possible ramifications if the advertisement for the position had yielded any applicants. Given that Board members felt they needed more information from DHCD and legal counsel about the status of both contracts, Mr. Perry suggested the Board pass two motions, the first accepting Ms. Foley’s request to be re-instated as the Executive Director of the Lexington Housing Authority and the second, to be appointed as ‘Interim Director of the Lexington Housing Authority until the legal matters can be resolved. 2 Upon a motion by Richard F. Perry and seconded by Mark McCullough, the Board voted to accept the request to reinstate Caileen B. Foley as the Executive Director of the Lexington Housing Authority under the terms of her previous approved contract with a term of March 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026. The roll call vote as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Nicholas Santosuosso NONE NONE Maureen Rynn Richard F. Perry Melinda Walker Mark McCullough Upon a motion by Richard F. Perry and seconded by Mark McCullough, the Board voted to appoint Caileen Foley as Interim Executive Director until questions regarding her contract and the current search are satisfied. YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Nicholas Santosuosso NONE NONE Maureen Rynn Richard F. Perry Melinda Walker Mark McCullough Upon a motion by Richard F. Perry and seconded by Mark McCullough, the Board voted to adjourn the special meeting of October 28, 2022. The roll call vote as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Nicholas Santosuosso NONE NONE Maureen Rynn Richard F. Perry Melinda Walker Mark McCullough 4. ADJOURNMENT 9:30 AM KATHY KILROY, SECRETARY