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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-12-LHA-min LEXINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 12, 2026 MINUTES 1. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Assistant. Treasurer Nicholas Santosuosso at 8:40 AM MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Melinda Walker-Zoom Richard F. Perry Caileen Foley Nicholas Santosuosso Mark McCullough Kathy Kilroy Mena Bell-Zoom Sue Rockwell Maureen Rynn 2. MINUTES Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 12, 2026 Upon a motion by Mena Bell and seconded by Melinda Walker, the Board voted to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 12, 2026, all members having received copies. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Melinda Walker NONE NONE Richard F. Perry Nicholas Santosuosso Mark McCullough Mena Bell 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Sue Rockwell congratulated Nick on his re-election to the LHA Board. She also informed the Board that the COA is conducting a “Road Show” to meet with elderly populations. They are scheduled at all 3 Villages. 4. FINANCIALS Approval of Bills and Checks paid in February 2026 February 2026 REVOLVING FUND Check Numbers 22043 through 22115 689-C MANAGEMENT Check Number 2344 PARKER MANOR Check Number 2136 BEDFORD STREET Check Number 1318 MRVP VOUCHER Check Numbers 4502 through 4506 SECTION 8 Check Numbers 19876 through 19889 Upon a motion by Mena Bell and seconded by Melinda Walker, the Board voted to accept the Bills and Checks as presented for February 2026. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Melinda Walker NONE NONE Richard F. Perry Nicholas Santosuosso Mark McCullough Mena Bell 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Caileen reported to the Board:  The kickoff meeting with SV Design for Countryside Village is next week.  Tenants were notified of 2 meetings scheduled for 3/17 and 3/19 to discuss the repositioning.  LHA has applied to assign the 17 scattered site units to Faircloth.  All housing authorities are experiencing a Section 8 shortfall.  Mass Ave siding/window project is moving forward. Windows are installed with minimal tenant disruption. The project should be complete in the next few weeks. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Civil Rights Certification This certification is presented annually in April with the Annual Plan. It requires Board approval as we continue to work with current goals and objectives. Upon a motion by Mena Bell and seconded by Melinda Walker, the Board voted to accept Civil Rights Certification. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Melinda Walker NONE NONE Richard F. Perry Nicholas Santosuosso Mark McCullough Mena Bell B. 2025 Draft Financial Audit There were no findings with the audit. Caileen will forward once we receive the final report. Upon a motion by Mena Bell and seconded by Melinda Walker, the Board voted to accept the FY25 Audit. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Melinda Walker NONE NONE Richard F. Perry Nicholas Santosuosso Mark McCullough Mena Bell 2 C. 2019 Ford F250 Disposition The truck is valued at over $10,000.00 so LHA has listed it with Auctions International with the bid being open for 2 weeks. Upon a motion by Mena Bell and seconded by Melinda Walker, the Board voted to accept the FY25 Audit. The roll call vote was as follows: YEAS NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT Melinda Walker NONE NONE Richard F. Perry Nicholas Santosuosso Mark McCullough Mena Bell 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. DISCUSSION. 9. ADJOURNMENT 9:00 AM A true copy attest……………………… CAILEEN FOLEY, SECRETARY 3