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Home My WebLink About2026-02-12-LHA-min LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 12, 2026 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 Tiffany Payne-Zoom 2. MINUTES Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 18, 2025 Upon a motion by Nicholas Santosuosso and seconded by Mark McCullough, the Board voted to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 18, 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 4. FINANCIALS A. Approval of Bills and Checks paid in December 2025 December 2025 REVOLVING FUND Check Numbers 21894 through 21974 689-C MANAGEMENT Check Number 2342 PARKER MANOR Check Number 2134 BEDFORD STREET Check Number 1316 MRVP VOUCHER Check Numbers 4490 through 4495 SECTION 8 Check Numbers 19851 through 19861 Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Nicholas Santosuosso, the Board voted to accept the Bills and Checks as presented for December 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 B. Approval of Bills and Checks paid in January 2026 January 2026 REVOLVING FUND Check Numbers 21975 through 22042 689-C MANAGEMENT Check Number 2343 PARKER MANOR Check Number 2135 BEDFORD STREET Check Number 1317 MRVP VOUCHER Check Numbers 4496 through 4501 SECTION 8 Check Numbers 19862 through 19875 Upon a motion by Nicholas Santosuosso and seconded by Mark McCullough the Board voted to accept the Bills and Checks as presented for January 2026. 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 siding/window project has started, slight delay with weather.  Caileen now needs to get two other quotes for the Greeley Village underground wire study as the test area cost is projected to be $25,000.00. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Updated Language Access Plan Housing authorities are required to update every 2 years. The purpose of the plan is to ensure that Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals have equal access to 2 the LHA programs and services as required by law. The plan has been updated with current census data. Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Nicholas Santosuosso, the Board voted to accept the updated Language Access Plan. The Board vote is as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE Mena Bell Mark McCullough Melinda Walker Nicholas Santosuosso B. Intergovernmental Agreement for Shared Human Resources In early 2025, Arlington Housing Authority applied for a grant through the Collins Institute at UMass Boston to investigate the potential of a shared HR pilot program between housing authorities. The proposal was given to EOHLC and was approved. Arlington will be the lead agency. The cost allocation method is based on units, vouchers and employees. LHA cost is approximately 7%. Upon a motion by Melinda Walker and seconded by Nicholas Santosuosso, the Board voted to authorize Caileen to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement for Shared Human Resources. The Board vote is as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE Mena Bell Mark McCullough Melinda Walker Nicholas Santosuosso C. Approve A/E Proposal for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Countryside Village and enter contract negotiations-SV Design The RFP for Architect and Engineer services for the Comprehensive Modernization of Countryside Village resulted in 11 applications. LHA narrowed the field down to 5 after conducting interviews with the committee consisting of Caileen, Dick Perry and Margaret Moran. The committee decided to bring SV Design to the Board for approval. Reference checks and confirmations were sought confirming their expertise. The committee feels confident that it has the bandwidth and experience to succeed. They set themselves apart with their ability to show innovation, communication and professionalism. Upon a motion by Nicholas Santosuosso and seconded by Mark McCullough, the 3 Board voted to authorize Caileen to enter contract negotiations with SV Design for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Countryside Village with a not to exceed price of $1.5m. The Board vote is as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Richard F. Perry NONE NONE Mena Bell Mark McCullough Melinda Walker Nicholas Santosuosso 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. DISCUSSION Caileen will let the Board know the April meeting date. 9. ADJOURNMENT 9:18 AM A true copy attest……………………… CAILEEN FOLEY, SECRETARY 4