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                                                   LEE HOUSING AUTHORITY

                                                        155 MARBLE STREET

                                                              LEE, MA 01238

Minutes of Regular Lee Housing Authority Board of Directors meeting July 21 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Cozzaglio  at 4:30 p.m.

Members in Attendance: Sandra Cozzaglio, Chairperson

                                        Lisa Sloane

                                        Hilda Jongkind

                                        Kathy DeVarennes

                                        Deborah M. Pedercini, Executive Director

Members Absent:            Jennifer Heath

1. Remembrance of LHA Board Member Thomas Unsworth and introduction of New Board Members

A moment of silence was held in memory of Thomas Unsworth who recently passed. He was a longtime Lee Housing Authority Board of Directors member and treasurer.

Two new members were introduced at their first meeting. Lisa Sloane, who was elected to the board in May and Hilda Jongkind who was appointed the tenant board member. 

2. Public Comment (two minutes) on any Agenda Item

None.

3. Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 30, 2026

The director presented the minutes of the June 30, 2026, meeting.

Chairperson Cozzaglio made a motion to postpone the minutes of the Special Meeting of June 30, 2206, to the August meeting. Member DeVarennes seconded the motion. Vote 4-0

4. Programs

667 Currently there are two (2) vacant units at Brown Memorial Court. Units #30 and #36; we currently have a waitlist and are in screening for tenants. Current Waitlist: 2,610

705 Currently, there are two (2) vacant units at Clarke Court, #30 Eviction on July 2, 2026; this unit will need extensive renovation and will be on delay for at least 60 days and #47 which is currently under renovation. Current Waitlist: 10,055

689  Both properties are running well.

Contract with Oakridge Construction has been executed for 185 Marble Street, Budd House, soffits, gutters and stormwater drainage improvements will begin in the next 30 days. 

5.  Old Business

a. FISH #150513 689-Replace Soffits and Gutters 185 Marble Street-Budd House

A preconstruction meeting was held with Oakridge Construction on July 13, 2026, work is scheduled to begin mid-August and continue through September. This work will consist of stormwater drainage excavation to prevent water pooling as well as new gutters and soffits. Total funding for this project is in the amount of $88,000.

6. New Business

a. FISH #150513 Exterior Painting of Buildings West and North at Brown Memorial Court

This project consists of the exterior repainting of the West and North at Brown Memorial Court

and is estimated at $150,000.

The project will be out for bid on July 22, 2026, with a walk through scheduled for July 30, 2026, and all bids due on August 7, 2026.

tenants refused to comply. 

7. Financial

      a. Monthly check register for June 30, 2026

The Monthly Check Register for June 30, 2026, was presented to the board. After review, a motion was made by member Jongkind to accept the check register for June 30, 2026, as presented. The motion was seconded by member DeVarennes. Vote 4-0.

8. Executive Director’s Report 

     a. Executive Director’s benefit balance as of July 21, 2026 

                      Vacation: 58     Personal: 13.5       Sick: 300.29

      b. Resident Services Coordinator Report for the month ending May 31, 2026

The director presented the report for the month ending June 30, 2026.

The director presented the report for the month ending May 31, 2026. The director reminded the board that the RSC position will end on June 30, 2026. 

 9. Adjournment

With no further action to come before the board, a motion to adjourn was in order.

Member DeVarennes made a motion to adjourn; member Jongkind seconded the motion. Vote 4-0

The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 pm

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 18, 2026

Submitted by:

Deborah M. Pedercini

Executive Director                                             

                                                                LEE HOUSING AUTHORITY

                                                                    155 MARBLE STREET

                                                                           LEE, MA 01238

Minutes of Special Lee Housing Authority Board of Directors meeting. June 30, 2026, at 4:30 pm.

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Cozzaglio at 4:30 pm

Members in Attendance:     Sandra Cozzaglio

                                            Marjorie Donovan

                                            Jennifer Heath

                                            Kathy DeVarennes

                                            Debora M. Pedercini, Executive Director

Members Absent:               Thomas Unsworth

1. Minutes

a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026

The director presented the minutes of the June 16, 2026, meeting

Member Donovan made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 19, 2026. Member DeVarennes seconded the motion. Member Heath abstained due to absence. Vote 3-1.

2. New Business

a. Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) 5001 Amendment #14

The director presented the Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) 5001 Amendment #14 in the amount of $184,708.06 for approval.

Member DeVarennes made a motion to approve the Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) 5001 #14 in the amount of $184,708.06. Member Donovan seconded the motion. Vote 4-0.

3. Adjournment

With no further action to come before the board, a motion to adjourn was in order.

Member DeVarennes made a motion to adjourn; member Donovan seconded the motion. Vote 4-0

The meeting was adjourned at 4:36 pm.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 21, 2026

Submitted by:

Deborah M. Pedercini

Executive Director