Minutes

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WHA BOARD:
FRANK R. FERRARA
RICHARD D. HONAN
PETER T. GILL, Chairman
PETER A. CAGGIANO
MARYLOU HEIGHTON, Tenant Board Member
MARGARET TIERNAN LYONS, Executive Director 
SPECIAL Board Meeting
Meeting Date: March 4, 2022 
Remote Zoom Meeting per Notice Coordinates (attached)
CALL TO ORDER AT 4:00 PM by Chairman Peter T Gill
ROLL CALL:
Present: Richard D Honan, Peter T Gill, Peter A. Caggiano, Frank R. Ferrara, Marylou Heighton
Absent: None
Also present was Peg Tiernan Lyons, Executive Director. After Roll Call, a quorum was present
and the Meeting was called to order by Mr. Peter T. Gill
DHCD Public Housing Notice 2022-02 “Local Housing Authority Executive Director Salary and
Qualifications Schedule” dated January 26, 2022 had been distributed to all WHA Board
Members. Accountants from Gordon Griffin, LLC, specifically James Griffin, completed the
2/26/22 revised Executive Director Salary Calculation Worksheet within the criteria established
by DHCD. Subsequently, a revised FY 2022 Budget for 400-1 and 689-1 Developments was
prepared for consideration. The proposed executive director salary increase can be absorbed
within the ANUEL as published in DHCD Budget Guidelines for current Fiscal Year.
Motion was made by Richard D. Honan to increase Director Lyons annual salary to $101,127.00,
to be effective retroactive to July 1, 2021. Discussion. Members agreed that the increase is
sustainable, moving forward, and that Mrs. Lyons performance to date has been excellent and
sincerely appreciated.
Motion was seconded by Frank R. Ferrara. Roll Call Vote:
Richard D. Honan – Yes
Frank R Ferrara - Yes
Peter A. Caggiano - Yes
Mary Lou Heighten – Yes
Peter T. Gill - Yes
Chairman Peter Gill declares Motion carries and Mrs. Lyons should be given the salary increase,
effective July 1, 2021. 
WINTHROP HOUSING AUTHORITY 
9 GOLDEN DRIVE
WINTHROP, MASSACHUSETTS 02152
TEL. (617) 846-7100
FAX. (617) 846-7581

Motion: 
Richard D Honan moved that the Proposed Operating Budget for State Aided Housing of the
Winthrop Housing Authority (Chapter 200/667/705) Program Number 400-1 for Fiscal Year
Ending June 30 2022 showing total Revenue of $ 2,785,688 (account No 3000) and Total
Expenses of $2,851,422 (Acct 4000) thereby requesting a Subsidy of $71, 673 (Acct No 3801)
and Further that the Executive Director’s Total Annual Salary of $101,127 for fiscal year ending
June 30, 2022 be submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development for its
review and approval.
Frank R. Ferrara (seconded) the motion which, upon roll call, was passed by a Vote of Five (For)
to Zero 0 Against). Chairman Gill declares Motion carries..
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Richard D. Honan moved that the Proposed Operating Budget for State Aided Housing of the
Winthrop Housing Authority (Chapter 200/667/705) Program Number 689-1 for Fiscal Year
Ending June 30 2022 showing total Revenue of $ 33,481 (account No 3000) and Total Expenses
of $33,448 (Acct 4000) thereby requesting a Subsidy of $0 (Acct No 3801) and Further that the
Executive Director’s Total Annual Salary of $101,127 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 be
submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development for its review and
approval.
MaryLou Heighton (seconded) the motion which, upon roll call, was passed by a Vote of Five 5 (
For) to Zero 0 Against). Chairman Peter Gill declares Motion carries..
Director Lyons informed Members of 149-151 Read Street Sewer Line needed repair
There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Richard Honan and seconded by
Frank Ferrara at 4:40 PM