Winthrop Housing Authority
Regular MeetingWinthrop, MA · December 21, 2020
Minutes
WINTHROP HOUSING AUTHORITY
9 GOLDEN DRIVE
WINTHROP, MASSACHUSETTS 02152
TEL. (617) 846-7100
FAX. (617) 846-7581
Meeting Date: December 21, 2020
Remote GoTo Meeting per Notice Coordinates (attached)
CALL TO ORDER AT 3:30 PM by Richard D. Honan
ROLL CALL:
Present: Frank R. Ferrara, Peter T Gill, Richard D Honan, Peter A. Caggiano
Absent: Fred Silck
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 Chairman Honan
Director Lyons asked Members if they wished to conduct regular Business, or wish to meet again next
Monday, December 28th at 7 PM. Motion by Peter Gill to conduct all business instead of meeting again
on the 28th. Seconded by Frank Ferrara. All in Favor, so moved as declared by Chairman Honan
Minutes of the Regular meeting of November 23, 2020 were reviewed. Discussion. Motion to accept
minutes was made by Mr. Peter T Gill. Motion was seconded by Mr. Frank Ferrara. Members voted;
all in favor, so moved.
The Disbursement record for the period November 24, 2020 through December 21, 2020 including bills
totaling $233,625.46 were presented and reviewed by all members. After discussion, a motion was
made by Frank R Ferrara and seconded by Peter T Gill to accept the bills with authorization as
presented. All in favor. Members will sign Disbursement record electronically.
Directors Report:
Project Status:
FISH 346110 Morton Street 2nd Floor Bath and Kitchen
Contractor A&R Construction reports active COVID + cases in congregate home and back-ordered
cabinets will delay demolition until First full week in January All work will be conducted in
accordance with Center for Disease Control and Prevention and State COVID-19 guidelines and
recommendations.
FISH 346113 Golden Drive Asphalt Roofs
Project Advertisement ran in Winthrop Sun Transcript for two weeks, including Revere Journal and
CommBuys; Posted on WHA webpage, and bidding via Projectdog.com 840696
Director Lyons informed Board that the Golden Drive Asphalt roof project 346113 was advertised in
compliance with MGL 149. Four (4) companies submitted bids for the project through Project
Dog.com. Bid Opening was 2:00 PM December 10, 2020 and list of Bids was distributed to members.
Director Lyons explained Project was advertised With Base Bid, plus three (s) Alternates. Each
Alternate added to the scope of work, to include additional buildings, Budget permitting. The WHA
desires to have all work, described in base plus 3 alternates, completed. DHCD Project Manager
informs us we have funds in budget.
One Way Painting and Roofing of Lynn, MA, submitted the lowest responsible bid, including the
Alternates Numbers 1, 2 and 3 for a cost of $388,990. Architect Ray Guertin submitted a reference
letter, stating “it is our recommendation to accept the bid and enter into contract with One Way Painting
and Roofing, Inc.”
Motion by Frank R. Ferrara that WHA accept One Way Painting and Roofing of Lynn, MA as its
contractor, for Asphalt Shingle Project on Golden Drive as described in Contract Documents prepared
by Raymond Guertin 346113 for total contract price of $388,900.00. Mrs. Lyons opined we have
worked with One Way Painting and Roofing in the past, with satisfaction. Discussion. Seconded by
Peter Caggiano. All in Favor; Chairman Honan declares motion passes by unanimous vote.
Board members also voted unanimously to designate and authorize Executive Director Margaret Tiernan
Lyons to execute Contracts and documents required to complete and pay for construction on this project
Mrs. Lyons submitted FY 2021 budget as authorized by Members to DHCD, with Certifications
New Business
Members discussed Annual Election of Officers, with new officer positions becoming effective January
1, 2021. Mrs. Lyons provided a report of past year’s rotations, noting dates of appointments. With
Peter Caggiano being the next senior Member, haven been appointed two months before Mr. Silck -
Motion by Frank Ferrara, Seconded by Peter T Gill that 2021 Slate of Officers shall Be: Unanimous.
Peter Caggiano – Chairman
Fred Silck III Vice-Chairman
Frank Ferrara Treasure
Peter T. Gill – Vice Treasurer
Richard D. Honan - Member
Mrs. Lyons requested Authorization to close WHA offices (excepting emergency call response) at end
of day Wednesday. Closed Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day, re-opening Monday December 28, with
similar schedule for New Years. Accepted with Unanimous consent.
Director Lyons presented to the Board a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan on December 18, 2020 for
review, containing projects that could be funded through the State’s Formula Funding grants, as well as
other State resources. The proposed plan was composed taking past year’s approved plan, adding new
projects that meet the needs of this Authority. CyberSense had been hired by DHCD, who worked with
Mrs. Lyons on State submittals. Mrs. Lyons requested authorization to submit the plan to DHCD. Our
Tenant Organization will also submit a letter of support.
Motion by Peter Gill to accept the proposed CIP, authorizing Director Lyons to submit to DHCD on
behalf of WHA. Discussion. Seconded by Frank Ferrara. All in Favor, So moved.
Property Insurance bill came in as anticipated $72,930, an increase of $18,876. Bill has been paid.
Discussion of Status of rent Arrearage, Eviction Moratorium and Protocols; DHCD Published PH
Notice. Director Lyons attended a 3 hour Training on Annual Plan Publication, required by State
regulations. Mrs. Lyons gave Members copy of Power point presentation of AP content last month.
There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Frank Ferrara seconded by Peter Gill at
4:20 pm. All in Favor
Fish Project
Selected Fish Status Project Number DCD Project Name Development Priority TDC
Number
Yes 346093 ACTIVE 346-667-04-002-16-961 8/16/16 FF: Phase 2 Selective siding Bldg 4 KING GARDENS 667-04 $152,530.13
Yes 346094 ACTIVE 346-689-1-0-07-2868 10/13/16 FF: Interior Improvements MORTON STREET 689-01 4 $41,403.30
346-667-03-0-16-960\ 346-667-03-0-18-
Yes 346100 ACTIVE 10/23/17 FF: Asphalt Roof Replacement OVERLOOK DRIVE 667-03 $218,872.80
531
Yes 346102 ACTIVE 346-667-02-017-17-1753 5/23/18 FF: Elevator Upgrades GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $337,275.40
Yes 346104 ACTIVE 346-667-02-0-18-504 12/20/18 FF: Flat Rubber Roof Repl. Continued GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $295,950.00
Yes 346103 ACTIVE 346-667-01-0-16-2029 3/15/19 FF: Viking Boilers Bldgs C and B KING GARDENS 667-04 $37,031.75
Yes 346107 ACTIVE 346-667-2-0-09-2087 3/26/19 FF: Settlement study GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 1 $2,000.00
Yes 346111 ACTIVE 346-667-01-001-15-476 6/27/19 SUST: Storm Door Replacement KING GARDENS 667-04 $117,517.97
346-689-01-0-19-45\ 346-689-01-001-18-
Yes 346110 ACTIVE 7/25/19 Bathroom and kitchen update & Flooring MORTON STREET 689-01 $76,779.34
506
346-667-04-S01-20-382\ 346-667-02-
Yes 346114 ACTIVE 3/11/20 Fence Replacement KING GARDENS 667-04 $125,378.81
S01-20-381\ 346-667-03-S01-17-2222
Yes 346113 ACTIVE 346-667-02-0-17-806 4/27/20 Golden Asphalt roofs GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $496,079.44
Yes 346042 ACTIVE 346-667-01-0-18-355 12/19/20 2008 FF Master CFA KING GARDENS 667-04 1 $4,500.00
Yes 346112 ACTIVE 346-667-02-S01-09-2086 2/12/21 Concrete curb and street repair GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 2 $88,004.00
346-667-01-001-20-20\ 346-667-01-002-
Yes Grouped 7/1/22 Asphalt shingle roofs Viking Gardens $113,817.00
20-21\ 346-667-01-003-20-22
346-200-01-035-19-1248\ 346-200-1-0-
Yes Grouped 3/14/23 Boilers, Slop Sinks VETERANS 200-01 $242,764.00
09-2054
346-200-01-032-13-879\ 346-200-01-
Yes Grouped 8/1/23 Kitchen and electrical Modern 20-32 Sunset VETERANS 200-01 $219,292.00
032-14-1880
346-200-01-033-14-1881\ 346-200-01-
Yes Grouped 2/25/24 Elect and Kitchen Modern 32-42 Sunset VETERANS 200-01 1 $228,769.00
033-13-881
346-200-01-0-13-2556\ 346-200-1-0-09-
Yes Grouped 6/1/25 Ext Stain, Storms, bulkhead VETERANS 200-01 4 $274,398.00
2048
Yes 346-667-02-017-19-693 6/1/22 Settled Asphalt roof/patio GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $76,198.00
Yes 346-667-03-0-14-2562 7/1/22 Overlook Rear Egress OVERLOOK DRIVE 667-03 2 $65,888.00
Yes 346-705-01-0-17-1049 7/1/22 Siding Replacement Final Phase King Gardens 705-01 $101,797.00
Yes 346-200-01-035-20-1453 10/1/24 Asphalt Shingle Roof VETERANS 200-01 $58,171.00
Yes 346-200-01-035-13-884 12/1/24 Kitchen Modernization Pleasant St VETERANS 200-01 5 $111,773.00
Yes 346-200-01-007-14-2457 9/1/25 Read St Windows (3 buildings) VETERANS 200-01 2 $63,679.00
Prior FY Spending
Project Name Development Year 2021 Year 2022 Year 2023 Year 2024 Year 2025
Or Other Funds
FF: Phase 2 Selective siding Bldg 4 KING GARDENS 667-04 $152,530.13
FF: Interior Improvements MORTON STREET 689-01 $41,403.30
FF: Asphalt Roof Replacement OVERLOOK DRIVE 667-03 $218,872.80
FF: Elevator Upgrades GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $337,275.40
FF: Flat Rubber Roof Repl. Continued GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $295,950.00
FF: Viking Boilers Bldgs C and B KING GARDENS 667-04 $37,031.75
FF: Settlement study GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $2,000.00
SUST: Storm Door Replacement KING GARDENS 667-04 $117,517.97
Bathroom and kitchen update & Flooring MORTON STREET 689-01 $76,779.34
Fence Replacement KING GARDENS 667-04 $125,378.81
Golden Asphalt roofs GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $186,912.72 $309,166.72
2008 FF Master CFA KING GARDENS 667-04 $4,500.00
Concrete curb and street repair GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $31,652.47 $56,351.53
Asphalt shingle roofs Viking Gardens $113,817.00
Boilers, Slop Sinks VETERANS 200-01 $14,040.68 $228,723.32
Kitchen and electrical Modern 20-32 Sunset VETERANS 200-01 $4,600.00 $164,965.14 $49,726.86
Elect and Kitchen Modern 32-42 Sunset VETERANS 200-01 $4,600.00 $9,450.57 $214,718.43
Ext Stain, Storms, bulkhead VETERANS 200-01 $97,793.98 $3,263.26 $173,340.76
Settled Asphalt roof/patio GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $1,500.87 $74,697.13
Overlook Rear Egress OVERLOOK DRIVE 667-03 $65,888.00
Siding Replacement Final Phase King Gardens 705-01 $101,797.00
Asphalt Shingle Roof VETERANS 200-01 $58,171.00
Kitchen Modernization Pleasant St VETERANS 200-01 $10,566.12 $101,206.88
Read St Windows (3 buildings) VETERANS 200-01 $63,679.00
Project Name Development ADA FF LHA ER FF DMH FF DDS FF FF CR SUST OR OTHER
FF: Phase 2 Selective siding Bldg 4 KING GARDENS 667-04 $127,530.13 $25,000.00
FF: Interior Improvements MORTON STREET 689-01 $4,202.39 $37,200.91
FF: Asphalt Roof Replacement OVERLOOK DRIVE 667-03 $218,872.80
FF: Elevator Upgrades GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $337,275.40
FF: Flat Rubber Roof Repl. Continued GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $295,950.00
FF: Viking Boilers Bldgs C and B KING GARDENS 667-04 $37,031.75
FF: Settlement study GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $2,000.00
SUST: Storm Door Replacement KING GARDENS 667-04 $6,720.97 $52,797.00 $58,000.00
Bathroom and kitchen update & Flooring MORTON STREET 689-01 $20,775.11 $38,592.93 $17,411.30
Fence Replacement KING GARDENS 667-04 $10,378.81 $62,400.00 $52,600.00
Golden Asphalt roofs GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $496,079.44
2008 FF Master CFA KING GARDENS 667-04 $4,500.00
Concrete curb and street repair GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $88,004.00
Asphalt shingle roofs Viking Gardens $113,817.00
Boilers, Slop Sinks VETERANS 200-01 $242,764.00
Kitchen and electrical Modern 20-32 Sunset VETERANS 200-01 $214,692.00 $4,600.00
Elect and Kitchen Modern 32-42 Sunset VETERANS 200-01 $224,169.00 $4,600.00
Ext Stain, Storms, bulkhead VETERANS 200-01 $274,398.00
Settled Asphalt roof/patio GOLDEN DRIVE 667-02 $76,198.00
Overlook Rear Egress OVERLOOK DRIVE 667-03 $65,888.00
Siding Replacement Final Phase King Gardens 705-01 $101,797.00
Asphalt Shingle Roof VETERANS 200-01 $58,171.00
Kitchen Modernization Pleasant St VETERANS 200-01 $111,773.00
Read St Windows (3 buildings) VETERANS 200-01 $63,679.00
Agenda
WINTHROP HOUSING
AUTHORITY
9 GOLDEN DRIVE
WINTHROP, MASSACHUSETTS 02152
TEL. (617) 846-7100
FAX. (617) 846-7581
BOARD:
FRANK R. FERRARA
PETER T. GILL
RICHARD D. HONAN, Chairman
PETER A. CAGGIANO
FREDERICK J. SILCK, III December 16, 2020
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 18-25, as amended due to COVID-19
State of Emergency, that a Special Meeting of the Winthrop Housing Authority will be held:
Location: Winthrop Housing Authority, REMOTE
9 Golden Drive, Winthrop, MA
Date & Time: 3:30 PM December 21, 2020
WHA Special Board Meeting
Time: Dec 21, 2020 03:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:
PUBLIC COMMENT
Review and Acceptance of Minutes Past Meetings:
October and November 2020
DIRECTORS REPORT:
* Consideration of lowest responsible Bids Project 346113 - Award Contract to lowest responsible bidder
Golden Drive Asphalt Shingle Roof Project $388,990 work including all alternates
* Discussion of supplemental Funding for Coronavirus Response, including recommendation for hazardous
duty wages for workers deemed essential
ADJOURNMENT
The listing of matters is those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not
all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the
extent permitted by law.
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