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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-12-LHA-min LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 12, 2025 MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard F. Perry at 8:32 AM MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Richard F. Perry NONE Caileen Foley Mark McCullough Kathy Kilroy Melinda Walker Sue Rockwell Nicholas Santosuosso Tiffany Payne Mena Bell 2. MINUTES Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 16, 2025 Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Mark McCullough, the Board voted to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 2025, all members having received copies. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Melinda Walker Nicholas Santosuosso Mena Bell 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The COA and Human Service Department are hosting an “Aging in Place” Resource Fair on 5/6/25. Tiffany Payne, from the Affordable Trust Committee, shared that there is a ZOOM meeting this Friday to discuss Article 2 of the Town Warrant. 4. FINANCIALS Approval of Bills and Checks paid in January 2025 January 2025 REVOLVING FUND Check Numbers 21175 through 21244 PARKER MANOR Check Number 2121 BEDFORD Check Number 1305 689 Check Number 2331 MRVP VOUCHER Check Numbers 4424 through 4429 SECTION 8 Check Numbers 19669 through 19685 Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Nicholas Santosuosso, the Board voted to accept the Bills and Checks as presented for January 2025. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Melinda Walker Nicholas Santosuosso Mena Bell Approval of Bills and Checks paid in February 2025 February 2025 REVOLVING FUND Check Numbers 21245 through 21308 PARKER MANOR Check Number 2122 BEDFORD Check Number 1306 689 Check Number 2332 MRVP VOUCHER Check Numbers 4430 through 4435 SECTION 8 Check Numbers 19686 through 19699 Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Mena Bell, the Board voted to accept the Bills and Checks as presented for February 2025. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Melinda Walker Nicholas Santosuosso Mena Bell 2 The Board reviewed January 2025 Financials. LHA continues to be in good shape by operating withing the budget. The 689 reflects a negative reserve right now until we are reimbursed for projects. 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Caileen reported to the Board: A. FY 2024 Audit Report The Board reviewed the Audit Report. There are no findings. B. Project Updates The installation of the automatic handicap door at Greeley Village is complete. The construction documents are 100% complete for the siding/window project at Mass Ave. There is CPA Funding dedicated to this project also. C. Administrative Updates Jennifer resigned in January. Our part-time Section 8 Coordinator, Leidy, was offered and has accepted the full-time position of Federal Coordinator. We also hired a new Maintenance Laborer. We are now fully staffed. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Civil Rights Certification This will be presented and voted at the Annual April Board Meeting 5-year Plan as we continue to work with current goals and objectives. B. Rent Collection Policy EOHLC is requiring an updated policy. The Board reviewed and made amendments which Caileen will update. Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Mark McCullough, the Board voted to approve the updated Rent Collection Policy with amendments. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Melinda Walker Nicholas Santosuosso Mena Bell C. PHN 2025-02, Comprehensive Modernization NOFA Caileen would like to apply to do a substantial rehab of the bathrooms and kitchens at Greeley Village. Upon a motion by Mena Bell and seconded by Melinda Walker, the Board voted to approve Caileen applying for the Comprehensive Modernization NOFA to upgrade bathrooms and kitchens at Greeley Village. The roll call vote was as follows: 3 YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Melinda Walker Nicholas Santosuosso Mena Bell 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. DISCUSSION A. Lexington Housing Needs Assessment Melinda updated the Board with the Affordable Housing Trust Committee meeting. Liz Rust, from the RHS, hired a consultant to compile the report outlining housing needs. The Committee is finalizing the draft. Once complete, Melinda will forward to Caileen for LHA Board to review and comment. B. Section 8 Shortfall Most housing authorities are experiencing this shortfall and are unable to lease up new vouchers. C. Repositioning Update The process is moving along. The legal department at HUD is commenting. Caileen is also waiting for an insurance quote. The closing date could be in April. 9. ADJOURMENT 9:20 AM A true copy attest……………………… CAILEEN FOLEY, SECRETARY 4