Lenox Housing Authority

The meeting included discussions about automatic door openers at The Curtis, commercial space maintenance and cleaning concerns, and updates on rent collection and vacancies at Turnure Terrace and Church Street. The board reviewed waitlist numbers and personnel issues, including a notice sent to tenants regarding maintenance emergencies and cell phone usage. Public Housing Notices 2024-02 and 2024-03 were discussed, covering resident consultation requirements for management agreements and updates to vacant unit policies. The Resident Service Coordinator's activities and the Performance Management Review for FY 2023 were also reviewed.

The meeting addressed a leak in the yoga studio due to an incorrectly installed water purifier, and the potential replacement of the Pharmacy door, including the possibility of heated sidewalks. Commercial bathrooms will be cleaned more frequently due to the Corona Virus. Financial balances for various accounts were reported. There are no vacancies. The status of rent payments and waitlists was reviewed. The Curtis parking lot project is out to bid again. The possibility of fixing up the area between the two family buildings into a playground was discussed. DHCD awarded funds for a Resident Service Coordinator.

The meeting addressed the potential leasing of commercial space, focusing on a real estate office as a prospective tenant, including lease terms, rental costs, and necessary renovations. The need for new windows in the commercial space and additional parking for both commercial tenants and residents was discussed. Financial matters included commercial transfers to elderly accounts and the balance of accounts. Bids for the West Street roof project were reviewed, and Indoor Air Technologies was selected as the lowest bidder. Vacancies in elderly apartments were noted, along with drainage issues at Turnure Terrace requiring evaluation by a DHCD engineer. The Housing Authority report for the Town Report was accepted with revisions.

The meeting covered topics such as the tenant forum, Curtis Commercial Space, and accounts payable. The board discussed a commission for Apella's lease renewal and made a counter offer. Vacancies at the Curtis were addressed, along with updates on waitlists and building property maintenance. Personnel issues, public housing notices, and the Regional Legal Services Program were also discussed. The board approved the Regional Legal Services Participation Agreement.

The meeting addressed commercial space matters, including Salco's work on patching a crack at Apella, repainting the porch, and addressing a sporadic leak in the pharmacy. The LHA is planning to repair the pharmacy bathroom. Financial matters were reviewed, including accounts payable and quarterly operating statements. Program updates included rent collection, vacancies, and waitlist details. The director decided to discontinue using Quickbooks and to do all rent collection and bill paying through the PHA net program. A garbage situation at the Curtis was discussed, and the board was informed about public hearing notices regarding funding availability and changes to the CAFO Program.