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LEE HOUSING AUTHORITY
155 MARBLE STREET
LEE, MA 01238
Minutes of Regular Lee Housing Authority Board of Directors meeting August 26, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Cozzaglio at 4:31 p.m.
Members in Attendance: Sandra Cozzaglio, Chairperson
Kathy DeVarennes
Jennifer Heath
Deborah M. Pedercini, Executive Director
Members Absent: Thomas Unsworth
Marjorie Donovan
1. Public Speak (two minutes) on any Agenda Item
None
2. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Member Heath made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025, as presented. Member DeVarennes seconded the motion. Vote 3-0
3. Programs
667 Currently there are (2) vacant units at Brown Memorial Court, #14 & #16. Current Waitlist: 2644
705 Currently, there is (1) vacant unit at Clarke Court; Unit #40 three (3) bedroom unit; a waitlist has been pulled. Unit #42 was recently leased on August 21, 2025. Current Waitlist: 9356
689 Two projects that had been on hold have recently begun.
1. 150 Laurel Street is in the process of upgrading the decaying cement handicapped ramp; P&R Construction will be doing the project for a cost of $4,200; construction will commence by the end of the month.
2. 185 Marble Street, Budd House, Side A, recently had a new rear door installed and the air conditioning in side B is also in working order.
4. Old Business
a. FISH #150517 Brown Memorial Court Emergency Sewer Line Repair contract approval with VanZandt Plumbing
The director presented FISH# 150517 Brown Memorial Court Emergency Sewer Line Repair contract with VanZandt Plumbing in the amount of $87,000 for approval.
The LHA is hoping to begin the construction immediately and has been informed that the project should not be too disruptive to residents, and they will not have to be relocated. The director stated she will keep the board updated when there is a definitive date of construction.
Member DeVarennes made a motion to approve FISH #150517 Brown Memorial Court Emergency Sewer Line Repair contract with VanZandt Plumbing in the amount of $87,000. Member Heath seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0
5. New Business
a. FISH #150502 Exterior Painting East Side Brown Memorial Court
The director informed the board that the exterior painting project for the east side of Brown Memorial Court is underway. A walkthrough for contractors was held on August 13, there were several interested painting contractors, and the LHA was hoping to get a competitive bid. Bids were due on August 22; the estimated cost was $79,000.
There were 9 Bidders, the low bidder was Gentlemen Painting at $48,900. A motion was in order to approve the contract.
Member DeVarennes made a motion to approve the FISH# 150502 Exterior Painting Brown Memorial Court, East Side contract with Gentlemen Painting in the amount of $48,900 contingent upon positive reference check. Member Heath seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0
6. Financial
a. Monthly check register for July 31, 2025
The Monthly Check Register for July 31, 2025, was presented to the board. After review, a motion was made by chairperson Cozzaglio to accept the check register for July 31, 2025, as presented. The motion was seconded by member DeVarennes. Vote 3-0.
b. Monthly Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2025
The balance sheets for the month ending June 30, 2025, were presented to the board.
The reserve level as of June 30, 2025, for the 4001 program is 72.33%-$197,385 The 689-program reserve level is at 293.69%-$100,044 as of June 30, 2025.
c. Quarterly Operating Statements and Modernization Cost Reports for June 30, 2025
The Quarterly Operating Statements and Modernization Cost Reports for June 30, 2025, were presented to the board.
Member Heath made a motion to approve the Quarterly Operating Statements and Modernization Cost Reports for June 30, 2025. Member DeVarennes seconded the motion. Vote 3-0.
d. Year End FY 2025 Financial Statements Certification, Certification of Top 5 Compensation Form
The Year End FY 2025 Financial Statements, Certification, Certification of Top 5 Compensation documents were presented to the board for approval.
Chairperson Cozzaglio made a motion to approve the Year End FY2025 Financial Statements, Certification, and Certification of Top 5 Compensation. Member Heath seconded the motion. Vote 3-0.
e. Lead Paint Certification for FY 2025
The FY 2025 Lead Paint Certification form was presented to the board for approval.
Member DeVarennes made a motion to approve the FY 2025 Lead Paint Certification. Motion was seconded by member Heath. Vote 3-0.
7. Executive Director’s Report
a. Executive Director’s benefit balance as of August 23, 2025
Vacation: 42.5 Personal: 13.5 Sick: 272.82
b. Resident Services Coordinator Report for the month ending June 30, 2025
The director presented the report for the month ending June 30, 2025
8. Any topic the Chairperson could not reasonably anticipate
None.
9. Executive Session: under Purpose 1 of the Open Meeting Law: M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21, to discuss complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; Executive Director.
Chairperson Cozzaglio made a motion to postpone the Executive Session to the September 16, 2025, meeting due to a lack of full board. Motion was seconded by member Heath. Vote 3-0
10. Adjournment
With no other business to come before the board, a motion to adjourn was in order.
Member DeVarennes made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by member Heath Vote 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:58 pm.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Submitted by:
Deborah M. Pedercini
Executive Director
None