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FRANK R. FERRARA
RICHARD D. HONAN
PETER T. GILL
PETER A. CAGGIANO
MARYLOU HEIGHTON
MARGARET TIERNAN LYONS, Executive Director 
Regular Board Meeting
Meeting Date: May 23, 2022 
Remote Zoom Meeting per Notice Coordinates (attached)
CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM by Chairman Gill
ROLL CALL:
Present: Peter T Gill, Frank R. Ferrara, Marylou Heighton, Richard D Honan
Absent: Peter A. Caggiano
Also present was Peg Tiernan Lyons, Executive Director. After Roll Call, a quorum was
declared present and the Meeting was called to order by Mr. Ferrara 
Public Comment: 
John Morgan, Golden Drive Tenant was present. He had question regarding trash and a dryer in
the laundry room.
Minutes of the Regular meeting of May 4, 2022 were reviewed. Discussion. Motion to accept
minutes was made by Frank Ferrara. Discussion. Motion was seconded by Marylou Heighton
Members voted unanimously to accept the motion, which passed unanimously with one absence.
Financials:
The Disbursement record for the period April 25 through May 22, 2022 including bills totaling 
$232,671.18 and were presented and reviewed by all members. After discussion, a motion was
made by Richard Honan and seconded by Frank Ferrara to accept the bills with authorization as
presented. All in favor. Members signed Disbursement record. 
CHARGE-OFFS FOR FY 2022 
RESOLUTION to charge off outstanding balances effective immediately;
Now Therefore be it Hereby Resolved by the Members of the Winthrop Housing Authority as
follows: 
WINTHROP HOUSING
AUTHORITY 
9 GOLDEN DRIVE
WINTHROP, MASSACHUSETTS 02152 
TEL. (617) 846-7100
FAX. (617) 846-7581

Member Richard Honan motions that outstanding receivables totaling $18,562.50 be charged
off. Discussion. Motion seconded by Frank Ferrara 
By a vote of 4-0 with one absence, Chairman Gill declares motion carried and resolution adopted. 
TENANT ADDRESS AMOUNT VACATE REASON 
DATE 
200.1 21 Sunset Road $676.50 1/26/22 Moved
200.1 23 Russell Street $1,728.00 10/29/21 Moved (SHERA) 
667.1 107 Putnam Unit A-1 $527.00 2/17/22 Passed Away 
667.2 13-5 Golden Drive $335.00 2/28/22 moved Assisted Living
667.2 1-8 Golden Drive $380.00 1/28/22 moved Assisted Living
667.2 12-3 Golden Drive $1,232.00 12/30/21 Moved institution
667.2 18-1 Golden Drive $1,145.00 5/31/22 Passed Away
667.2 8-4 Golden Drive $857.00 3/15/22 Passed Away
667.2 10-4 Golden Drive $336.00 10/15/22 Passed Away
667.2 15-7 Golden Drive $291.00 4/15/22 Passed Away
667.2 17-2 Golden Drive $1,430.00 2/18/22 Passed Away
667.2 16-3 Golden Drive -$1.00 11/3/21 Passed Away
667.3
51 Overlook Drive $5,629.00 6/2/22
Eviction/incompetent/institution
Final Judgment 6/2/22
667.3 31 Overlook Dr $550.00 9/30/21 Passed Away
667.3 14 Overlook Dr $268.00 7/31/21 Passed Away
667.3 52 Overlook Dr $2,346.00 2/3/22 Passed Away
667-3 14 Overlook Drive $833.00 12/17/21 Passed Away 
TOTAL: $18,562.50 
OLD BUSINESS: 
Town Planner Rachel Kelly spoke at Town Council Meeting regarding efforts made by Boston
and Revere to prevent flooding in Belle Isle Section of Town. If Winthrop doesn’t take action,
the displaced water from other side may drain through Winthrop’s Belle Isle Marsh/Morton
Street area. Town applied MVP Municipal Vulnerability Preservation Act Grant. Discussion.

DHCD Work Order 346119 Flood Survey 
Director Lyons informed Members surveyors contracted by DHCD were on site March 28 th and
thereafter to obtain data for Storm Surges and Flood Survey. The State flood and storm surge
survey grant collects data for future grants to address flooding in the area.
DHCD sent Contracts for Financial Assistance (CFA) for this Sustainability initiative for
Resiliency.
VOTE: Motion by Frank Ferrara to Accept Contract for Financial Assistance 346025010: FY
2022 Sustainability Initiative for Resiliency SHMCAP Flooding Survey by adding $ 31,051.40.
Discussion. Seconded by Marylou Heighton All in Favor
Motion by Frank Ferrara to authorize Chairman Peter T Gill to Execute the CFA that increases
award to $31,051.40 (from $15k) Sustainability Initiative for Resilience – SHMCAP Flooding
Survey as specified in the Contract subject to Terms and Conditions thereto. Discussion.
Seconded by Marylou Heighton. Motion Carries by a Vote of 4 to 0 with one absence
Chairman Peter Gill to sign electronically as well as in person.
ARPA: Per correspondence forwarded to Board Member May 9, the State DHCD awarded
WHA $ 428,426 in additional Formula Funding through American Rescue Plan Act (see Grant
letter) 
NEW BUSINESS: 
Director Lyons informed Board that the 2006 Chevy Silverado pick-up is deemed unusable, that
repairs shall far exceed its usefulness. Motion by Richard Hnona declaring 2006 Chevy as
Surplus, authorizing disposal at best possible price in accordance with Chapter 30B. Discussion.
Seconded by Frank Ferrara. Unanimous vote in favor. 
346117 Waterproof Patio 9 Golden 3 rd floor Leaks 
Pending assessment report from Architect Ray Guertin.
Arrearage agreements signed by both tenants served with 14 Day Notices To Quit
Mrs. Lyons provides update on Personnel changes:
David Mariano has commenced his responsibilities as Maintenance Supervisor.
The posted Maintenance Custodian/Laborer positions have been filled.
Motion By Richard D Honan to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation
matters. By Roll Call:
Peter T Gill – Yes
Frank R. Ferrara – Yes
Marylou Heighton, - Yes
Richard D Honan – Yes
Peter Caggiano – absent.

At 8:25 PM, Board exited Executive Session for the sole purpose of adjourning meeting.
There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Frank Ferrara and seconded by
Richard Honan at 8:30 PM