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Home My WebLink About2025-04-10-LHA-min (Regular) LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 10, 2025 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 NONE Caileen Foley Mark McCullough Kathy Kilroy Nicholas Santosuosso Sue Rockwell Melinda Walker Mena Bell 2. MINUTES Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 12, 2025 Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Nicholas Santosuosso, the Board voted to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 12,2025, all members having received copies. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell 3. PUBLIC COMMENT None 4. FINANCIALS A) Approval of Bills and Checks paid in March 2025 March 2025 REVOLVING FUND Check Numbers 20309 through 21375 689-C MANAGEMENT Check Number 2333 PARKER MANOR Check Number 2123 BEDFORD STREET Check Number 1307 MRVP VOUCHER Check Numbers 4436 through 4441 SECTION 8 Check Numbers 19700 and 19715 Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Mena Bell, the Board voted to accept the Bills and Checks as presented for March 2025. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell B) February 2025 Financials The Board reviewed the February 2025 Financials. Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Mark McCullough, the Board voted to accept the February 2025 Financials. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Caileen reported the following to the Board:  On 3/21/25 a transformer blew at Greeley Village resulting in a power outage. Soon after a cable line failed and a second transformer blew. Eversource stated that it is the responsibility of LHA to repair. Caileen reached out to the state and was able to do an emergency procurement to get a temporary generator from Sunbelt. Power was restored by Saturday afternoon. The estimated repair is $70,000.00. Underground cables are failing and are in need of replacement with conduit.  Caileen attended NAHRO Legislative Day at the State House.  All projects are moving along. The Mass Ave siding will be going to bid 4/16/25. 6. NEW BUSINESS A) EOHLC Contract for Financial Assistance #17-$444,440.78 EOHLC has approved FY27 and FY28 Formula Funding in the form of a CFA in the amount of $444,440.78. Upon a motion by Richard F. Perry and seconded by Melinda Walker, the Board voted to accept CFA# 17 in the amount of $444,440.78. The roll call vote 2 was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell B) Public Hearing for State Program Annual Plan Upon a motion by Mena Bell and seconded by Mark McCullough, the Board voted to adjourn the Regular Meeting to Public Hearing for the State Annual Plan. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell Annual Plan Today is the Public Hearing for the State Program Annual Plan. This annual plan brings together different information about the LHA, such as vacancy info, energy consumption, capital plan, approved policies and maintenance plan. It is a centralized place where the public can learn and gather information about the LHA. Capital Improvement Plan Future projects include flooring and generator at 87 Hill and 27 Tewksbury Street. LHA will use bond funds to supplement modernization grant to upgrade Greeley Village bathrooms. Upon a motion by Mark McCullough and seconded by Mena Bell, the Board voted to approve the Annual Plan and Capital Improvement Plan for 2025. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell Upon a motion by Mena Bell and seconded by Mark McCullough, the Board voted to adjoin the State Public Hearing and enter into the Public Hearing for Federal Program Annual Plan. The roll call vote was as follows: 3 YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell A. Public Hearing for Federal Program 1) Annual Plan This is the second year of our 5-year plan. As a small/qualified agency, we can allocate all Capital Fund Money to Operations. This allows us greater flexibility in allocation and accessing the funds. Upon a motion by Mark McCullough and seconded by Melinda Walker, the Board voted to accept the Federal Annual Plan. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell 2) HCV Administrative Plan LHA has updated the HCV Administrative Plan to include HOTMA Regulations. Upon a motion by Nicholas Santosuosso and seconded by Mena Bell, the Board voted to accept the updated HCV Administrative Plan. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell 3) Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP) Upon a motion by Nicholas Santosuosso and seconded by Mena Bell, the Board voted to accept the updated Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP). The roll call vote was as follows: 4 YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell 4) Civil Rights Certification Upon a motion by Mark McCullough and seconded by Nicholas Santosuosso, the Board voted to accept Civil Rights Certification. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell 5) Certificate of Compliance Upon a motion by Mena Bell and seconded by Melinda Walker, the Board voted to accept Certificate of Compliance. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Nicholas Santosusso, the Board voted to adjourn the Federal Public Hearing and resume the Regular Meeting. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE NONE Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso Melinda Walker Mena Bell 5 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. DISCUSSION 9. ADJOURNMENT 9:10 A.M. A true copy attest……………………… CAILEEN FOLEY, SECRETARY 6