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LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 11, 2024
MINUTES
1. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard F. Perry at 8:35 A.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Richard F. Perry Nicholas Santosuosso Caileen Foley
Mark McCullough Kathy Kilroy
Maureen Rynn Weidong Wang
Melinda Walker
2. MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 14, 2023
Upon a motion by Maureen Rynn and seconded by Mark McCullough, the Board
voted to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 14, 2023, all
members having received copies. The roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Richard F. Perry NONE NONE Nicholas Santosuosso
Mark McCullough
Maureen Rynn
Melinda Walker
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
4. FINANCIALS
A) Approval of Bills and Checks paid in December 2023
Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Mark McCullough, the
Board voted to accept the Bills and Checks as presented for December 2023.
The roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Richard F. Perry NONE NONE Nicholas Santosuosso
Mark McCullough
Maureen Rynn
Melinda Walker
B) Approval of November 2023 Financials
Upon a motion by Maureen Rynn and seconded by Mark McCullough, the Board
voted to accept the November 2023 Financials The roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Richard F. Perry NONE NONE Nicholas Santosuosso
Mark McCullough
Maureen Rynn
Melinda Walker
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Caileen reported the following project updates to the Board:
The contracts for the Fire Alarm upgrade have been received. The Pre-Con meeting
was held and the Notice to Proceed has been issued.
45 Forest Street siding and window project have gone out to bid due 2/7/24.
Greeley Village rear fascia project has gone out to bid due 2/7/24.
Greeley Village medicine cabinet, light fixtures and fan project documents are due
this month. Anticipate going out to bid in March.
Vynebrooke Village ModPHASE is moving along with a few weather delays.
Anticipate completion in mid-February. There will then be approximately 6 months
to complete all site work, fire alarm wiring for buildings 10-12 and landscaping.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A) Chelsea Housing Authority Section 8 Contract Extension-December 31,
2024
The Board was presented with an updated contract from Chelsea Housing
Authority extending until 12/31/24. A date typo was noted and will be
corrected by CHA before Caileen executes.
Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Maureen Rynn, the Board
voted to approve the Chelsea Housing Authority Section 8 Contract Extension
from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24. The roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Richard F. Perry Maureen Rynn NONE Nicholas Santosuosso
Mark McCullough
Melinda Walker
7. NEW BUSINESS
A) Federal Public Housing Scattered Sites Section 18 Demolition/Disposition
Application to HUD
WHEREAS, the Lexington Housing Authority ("LHA") desires to dispose of
17 general occupancy units of federally-assisted public housing (a component
of MA067000001) listed in Exhibit A (hereinafter “Units”) through the Section
18 Disposition process established by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (“HUD”); and
WHEREAS, the LHA has determined the disposition of these Units to be in
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the best interest of the residents and the LHA, appropriate for reasons that are
consistent with the goals of the LHA and the LHA Annual Plan and that are
otherwise consistent with the United States Housing Act of 1937; and
WHEREAS, residents have been notified and meetings held to discuss the
disposition application of these Units, and the LHA has received a letter from the
appropriate Lexington Town Official supporting this application;
NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lexington Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners hereby authorizes the Executive Director to submit a
Disposition/Inventory Removal Application to HUD for the disposition of the 17
general occupancy federally-assisted public housing in its portfolio to an entity
related to the Lexington Housing Authority, subject to and in compliance with
applicable HUD requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Lexington Housing Authority, through its
Executive Director, is further authorized to execute all necessary documents,
provide certifications, and undertake such additional activities as necessary to
accomplish the resolution set forth herein, and to take any action necessary to
obtain HUD approval of the Application.
Upon a motion by Mark McCullough and seconded by Melinda Walker, the
Board voted to approve the application to HUD. The roll call vote was as follows:
YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Richard F. Perry NONE NONE Nicholas Santosuosso
Maureen Rynn
Mark McCullough
Melinda Walker
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EXHIBIT A – List of Units by Address, All Located in Lexington MA
8. DISCUSSION
The Annual Meeting date will be 4/18/24.
9. ADJOURNMENT 8:55 A.M.
A true copy attest………………………
CAILEEN FOLEY, SECRETARY
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