HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-12-LHA-minLEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 12, 2023
MINUTES
1. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nicholas Santosuosso at 8:35 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Nicholas Santosuosso NONE Caileen Foley
Richard F. Perry Kathy Kilroy
Mark McCullough Weidong Wang
Melinda Walker Sue Rockwell
Maureen Rynn
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 8, 2022
Upon motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Richard F. Perry, the Board voted
to approve the amended Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 2022, all
members having received copies. The roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Nicholas Santosuosso NONE NONE NONE
Richard F. Perry
Mark McCullough
Melinda Walker
Maureen Rynn
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Maureen provided feedback from residents she has heard at Countryside Village.
One was inquiring about our current ‘no smoking policy’ and the current status of
punch list items for the bathroom and closet project.
4. FINANCIALS
A.) Approval of Bills and Checks paid in December 2022
Upon a motion by Richard F. Perry and seconded by Mark McCullough, the
Board voted to accept the Bills and Checks as presented for December 2022. The roll
call vote was as follows:
YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Nicholas Santosuosso NONE NONE NONE
Richard F. Perry
Mark McCullough
Melinda Walker
Maureen Rynn
B.) December 2022 Financial Report
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Caileen noted that these Financials do not include the water bills. They will be
reflected next month.
Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Richard F. Perry, the Board
voted to accept the December 2022 Financials. The roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Nicholas Santosuosso NONE NONE NONE
Richard F. Perry
Mark McCullough
Melinda Walker
Maureen Rynn
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A.) Administrative Updates
Caileen reported the following:
• Jennifer Leonard has been hired as the Receptionist/Admin Support. She
started this week and it is going well.
• Julie Johnston will be here part time training Jennifer and assisting with other
office duties.
• The ad for Resident Service Coordinator has been posted. This is a part time
shared position with 3 housing authorities.
• The transition of Section 8 to Chelsea Housing Authority is going smoothly.
The residents have been cooperative.
• Driscoll & Driscoll submitted their letter closing out the ED Search.
• The new LABBB student has started. He works 2x a week.
B.) Project Updates
The punch list for the Countryside Village Bathroom and Closet Door Project has
been finalized by the contractor. Caileen has requested the contractor annotate
each item. The final plumbing and building inspection is today. There is a 12-
month warranty period.
The ModPHASE project is moving along with the anticipated start date of 3/1/23.
Last week Caileen had a site meeting with Lexington Building Commissioner and
Fire Department, along with contractor, architect and Mike.
Caileen will be discussing the ModPHASE Project at the Commission on Disability
Meeting 1/17/23.
Residents from Vynebrooke buildings 11&12 are being shown the vacant Greeley
Village units today.
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Nick suggested that LHA plant a tree at Greeley Village in memory of Gerry Gillis, a
resident, who recently passed away.
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. DISCUSSION
A.) April Board Meeting date
Caileen would like to change the Annual April Board Meeting date to 4/6/23 to
meet annual Federal and State reporting deadlines
The Town Managers office contacted Caileen seeking a low or moderate income
resident to serve as a Trustee of Lexington’s New Affordable Trust. The applications
are due 1/20/23.
9. ADJOURNMENT 9:03 A.M.
A true copy attest………………………
CAILEEN B. FOLEY, SECRETARY