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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-12-18-LHA-min LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING – DECEMBER 18, 2025 MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard F. Perry at 8:35AM MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Richard F. Perry Mena Bell Caileen Foley Mark McCullough Kathy Kilroy Melinda Walker-Zoom Maureen Rynn Nicholas Santosuosso Sue Rockwell Chris Angelo Bob Pressman-ZOOM 2. MINUTES Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 13, 2025 Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Nicholas Santosuosso, the Board voted to approve the amended Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 13, 2025, all members having received copies. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE Mena Bell Mark McCullough Melinda Walker Nicholas Santosuosso 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Maureen Rynn asked to have Meeting Notices and other documents posted at building mailboxes of Villages. 4. FINANCIALS A. Approval of Bills and Checks paid in November 2025 November 2025 REVOLVING FUND Check Numbers 21840 through 21893 689-C MANAGEMENT Check Number 2341 PARKER MANOR Check Number 2133 BEDFORD STREET Check Number 1315 MRVP VOUCHER Check Numbers 4484 through 4489 SECTION 8 Check Numbers 19838 through 19850 Upon a motion by Nicholas Santosuosso and seconded by Mark McCullough the Board voted to accept the Bills and Checks as presented for November 2025. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE Mena Bell Mark McCullough Melinda Walker Nicholas Santosuosso 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Caileen reported to the Board:  Mass Ave project approval and permits are complete and windows ordered.  Greeley Village underground wire study is in process. Power Options and Eversource are working on cost estimate.  FY26 Budgets have been approved. These are retro to 7/25. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. State-Aided Property Insurance Renewal 11/17/25-11/17/26 1. Vote to Approve Participation Agreement The annual premium has not increased this year. LHA insures 173 state units. Upon a motion by Nicholas Santosuosso and seconded by Melinda Walker, the Board voted to approve and execute the State-Aided Property Insurance Program Participation Agreement. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE Mena Bell Mark McCullough Melinda Walker Nicholas Santosuosso B. Solar Net Metering Host Agreement-Rewild Renewables LLC and the Town of Lexington Chris Angelo of ReWild Renewable Energy was present to discuss and explain the Host and Solar Net Metering Agreement. The LHA was approached by ReWild Renewable Energy to be a solar net metering host for the Town of Lexington. The Town has met its cap of net metering kilowatts, but continues to pursue sustainable energy initiatives. The LHA, as a publc agency, also receives solar net metering kw credits, and we have not used any of ours. By entering into a host agreement, the LHA is able to support the Town with their initiatives, as well as receive its own solar net metering credits on its electricity usage. 2 The LHA will receive a $10,000 payment from the developer for hosting the Town. The LHA will also receive an approximate 12.5% savings annually on its electricity usage. The Board discussed the proposal and asked questions to Mr. Angelo regarding how this may impact the LHA’s future development – Mr. Angelo stated that the LHA has a lot of host capacity remaining and would be able to continue to support its own sustainability goals. The Board discussed the short notice of the contract. Caileen apologized and stated that they were working out the details up to the day prior. The program incentive deadline to sign the contract is 12/31/25. Caileen is confident that this program will benefit the LHA financially as well as support the Town. Upon a motion by Mark McCullough and seconded by Nicholas Santosuosso, the Board voted to allow Caileen to Execute the Solar Net Metering Host Agreement with Rewild Renewables, LLC and Town of Lexington. The roll call vote was ass follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry Melinda Walker NONE Mena Bell Mark McCullough Nicholas Santosuosso 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. DISCUSSION A. Repositioning Update The A/E RFP’s for comprehensive modernization at Countryside Village were due yesterday. There were 11 submissions. Next steps include reviewing and interviewing selected candidates. Caileen and Margaret Moran will review along with Mike. Caileen asked if a Board member would also be willing to review. Dick has volunteered. 9. ADJOURNMENT 9:29A.M. A true copy attest……………………… CAILEEN FOLEY, SECRETARY 3