Brockton Housing Authority

The board approved several financial and operational items, including bills, a one-year cleaning services contract extension, and Memorandums of Agreements with administrative and maintenance unions. Key actions included the election of a new Chairperson, the appointment of a Homeownership Leasing Agent, and the awarding of a $929,000 contract for community room generators. Furthermore, the board approved architect services for roof replacements, mail room alterations at Caffrey Towers, and electrical upgrades at Manning and Belair Towers.

The meeting commenced with the formal call to order and pledge of allegiance, followed by a roll call confirming a quorum. Key discussions centered on administrative and contractual matters. The board received correspondence regarding a substantial cut (14.7%) to the public housing operating fund due to a recently passed HUD bill, which necessitates belt-tightening measures. Contract extensions were approved for fire sprinkler maintenance and repairs with Davis Elmer Sprinkler Company (DBA Cogwell Sprinkler), not to exceed $149,000, and for tree trimming and removal services with Pathfinder Tree Service, not to exceed $350,000. The board also approved a change order totaling $3,752.73 for fire alarm system replacement at the Hill Street Project due to discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions, and approved the certificate of completion for that project. A significant discussion occurred regarding the appointment of Susan Bruce to the permanent position of Director of Procurement, following her successful trial period, effective March 2, 2026, at an annual salary of $90,000. Finally, the board reviewed the financial comparatives for the 12-month period of 2025, noting a state surplus of $242,000, but also addressing how federal fund reallocations were used to protect against potential federal clawbacks related to Moving to Work designations. The board also adopted the updated Emergency Transfer Plan as required by the Violence Against Women's Act Reauthorization Act of 2022.

The meeting commenced with the reading of a notice regarding the special session and compliance with public access provisions during the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency extensions. Key discussions involved the approval of the minutes from the October 24, 2024, regular meeting and the approval of the bill for the current special meeting. The board heard no visitors during the designated hearing time and noted the absence of correspondence for the month. Significant agenda items included the appointment of a new Tenant Selection Leasing Agent, Flor Martini, and the appointment of a Clerk Typist, Jillian Lauda. Furthermore, the board discussed the review of the Brockton Housing Authority payroll system procedures following an audit finding related to timekeeping compliance, noting their daily reconciliation process is more effective than the state's prescriptive method. Finally, the board adopted a statement regarding compliance with the Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act (HOTMA), acknowledging that full implementation is pending the readiness of HUD's federal software infrastructure.

The Board of Commissioners took several actions during the meeting. Key decisions included awarding contracts for on-call painting services, parking lot painting, and fully integrated web-based housing authority software. A significant contract was awarded for a boiler replacement project at Roosevelt Heights. Additionally, the Board appointed a new Clerk Typist and accepted the retirement notifications for the Assistant Executive Director and a Housekeeper. Financial comparatives ending November 30, 2025, and the Executive Director's Report for January 22, 2026, were accepted and put on file.

The meeting commenced with a roll call confirming a quorum, followed by the pledge of allegiance. Key agenda items included the approval of the minutes from the February 25, 2021, regular meeting. The board noted correspondence, including a thank you from the Census Bureau and updates regarding energy incentives totaling $555,000 secured through efforts by staff. A motion was passed to authorize the Executive Director to submit an application to the Brockton Redevelopment Authority for $100,000 in CDBG funding for Kennedy Drive, specifically to remove architectural barriers from the community room and address accessibility issues. The board also unanimously approved the appointment of Ava Hewitt as the Scattered Site Portfolio Manager, effective March 29, 2021, with a specified salary. Finally, the board authorized the Executive Director to enter into three-year contracts for legal services with two firms: Hesse Toomey and Lehane LLP, and Clark Balboni and Kilday.