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Meeting Date: July 27, 2020 
Remote ZOOM Meeting
CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM by Chairman Richard Honan
ROLL CALL:
Present: Frank R. Ferrara, Fred Silck, Peter T Gill, Richard Honan, Peter A. Caggiano (on via phone
call)
Absent:
Also present was Peg Tiernan Lyons, Executive Director and ex-officio Secretary. After Roll Call, a
quorum was present and the Meeting was called to order by Richard Honan
Public Comment: John Morgan, tenant of Golden Drive, 667-2, was on the phone, with no comment 
DIRECTORS REPORT :
The Disbursement record for the period June 29, 2020 through July 27, 2020 including bills totaling
$80,601.95 were presented and reviewed by all members. After discussion, a motion was made by
Mr. Frank R Ferrara and seconded by Fred Silck to accept the bills as presented. All in favor.
OLD Business:
Water Damage Insurance Claim: Repairs are completed at 26 Overlook from water damages. We
incurred $5k deductible. Tenants were notified they can move back in. Per lease, waived rent pro-
rated for 26B Tenant – displaced for 1.85 months. Letter served 26D tenant regarding behavior and
possible liability for money damages. 
Project Status: 
FISH 346102 667-2, 3 Community Bldg Elevator
Director Lyons informed Board that Elevator Upgrades on Project 346102 at 9 Golden Drive 667-2, -
1 Development (DHCD Project # 346102) are mostly completed, as evidenced by successful State
Elevator Inspection Certificate Issued. Janet Moore, Engineer with Syska Hennesy Group has
overseen project, from specifications and contract documents to completion. They have inspected the
premises and declared work to be satisfactory and anticipate imminent issuance of Certificate of
Substantial Completion (CSC), with minor punch list.
Director Lyons requests authorization to accept the Cert of Substantial Completion, upon
presentation, as well as CFC once punch list items are completed. Requisition #3 for payment has
been approved by DHCD Construction Adviser, payment to WHA within thirty days, less retainage. 
WINTHROP HOUSING AUTHORITY
9 GOLDEN DRIVE
WINTHROP, MASSACHUSETTS 02152
TEL. (617) 846-7100
FAX. (617) 846-7581

Motion by Frank Ferrara to accept the work of Associated Elevator, as certified by Engineer Janet
Moore, and authorize execution of the Certificates of Substantial and Final Completion. Discussion.
Seconded by Fred Silck. All in Favor
Board members also voted unanimously to designate and authorize Executive Director Margaret
Tiernan Lyons to execute Certificates and documents required to complete and pay for construction
on this project
FISH 346114 Fence Project
Fence Project 346114 demolition will commence Tuesday July 28, 2020. Small delays anticipated,
caused by back-ordered materials. Fencing and pressure treated lumber not manufactured during
COVID quarantine. Picked up and this project will move quickly. Recommend that pedestrians use
opposite side of street
Mrs Lyons reported on DHCD Meeting of 7/22/2020. Future Operating Subsidy will likely be
impacted by COVID; $10 mil gap in State revenue. FY 2020 Year end Certifications will be sent
upon completion, pending final accounting now at Gordon/Griffin LLC Accountants. Eviction
Moratorium extended by Governor Baker to 10/17/2020. Discussion of non-payment issue, Old cases
and status of Executions not issued due to COVID.
MonCon Service had been awarded FY 20 Contract for Annual Boiler Maintenance. COVID
prevented work from being completed. Work includes tune-up of 200-1 Family Development
Munchkin Boilers, including hot water tanks. They completed work; several condensate pumps
replaced.
Hot Water tank(s) (2 ea 80 gallon Vaughn) at 667-3 2 Kennedy failed. The Development uses 2 to
service tenant units. The second HW tank is 17 years old. Contracted with Streeter Plumbing to
replace the broken one, and ordered the second for availability if/when 2 nd tank fails. They’re
expensive - >5K each. Due to emergency nature of equipment failure, and its impact on health and
safety of senior residents, action was taken immediately.
Fire Alarm Radio Transmitter for Overlook Drive failed to send signal to Winthrop Fire Dept. during
a stove fire call at 21D Overlook. All Tenants were notified by WHA in writing to call 911 until
radio repaired. Inello Electric made temporary repairs, new transmitter ~$5k, no need to bid for
emergency < $10k.
7 Golden Drive tenant heavy smoker in unit, violates State no smoking policies. ASHP damaged
previously; tars and nicotine’s build up and impeded operation. Last week 3 rd service call in couple
years – technician condemned unit. Tenant will be billed cost of replacement per lease damages
conditions in lease.
Discussion of COVID activity. Discussion anticipated opening and other changes, incl. No large
tenant gatherings, One new + case on Golden, laundry.
Lots of calls regarding tenant behaviors irritating neighbors, including name calling etc. Caused by
cabin fever, fear, people want this pandemic to be OVER!
Mrs. Lyons confirmed the next Regular meeting shall be Monday August 24, 2020 7:00 PM
There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Ferrara and seconded by Mr.
Gill at 7:45 PM. All in Favor