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Minutes of the Meeting of May 27, 2021
The regular meeting of the North Andover Housing Authority was held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 via
conference call at 4:00 P.M.
Proper 48-hour notice was filed with the Town Clerk.
Mary Beth Soucy-Larkin called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. and upon roll call the following answered
present:
Mary Beth Soucy-Larkin
Edward Capodilupo
Max Butterbrodt
Maggie Cleary, Executive Director of the North Andover Housing Authority was also in attendance. Board
members Tracy Watson and Stephen Long were absent.
Minutes
The board reviewed the minutes of the previous regular board meeting held on March 25, 2021. Due to the
absence of two board members and Max Butterbrodt not being a member at that time, the Chairperson tabled
the approval of the minutes of the March 25, 2021 meeting.
Tenant Participation
The only resident in attendance was board member Edward Capodilupo. He did not have any issues or
comments to bring forth at this time. There were no members of the public in attendance.
New Business
a. Distribution and Review of Resident Balance Report, Vacancy Report, and Work Order Report: The
resident balance report and work order report were acceptable to the board. Maggie Cleary informed
the board about the SHERA program, and the likelihood that the NAHA may be reimbursed for many of
these balances. A motion was made by Ed Capodilupo and seconded by Max Butterbrodt to approve the
Resident Balance Report, Work Order Report and Vacancy. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0.
b. DHCD Contract for Financial Assistance – Amendment Number 9 to accept revised funding in the
amount of $561,205 for FY2022, 2023, and 2024: Maggie Cleary explained that the NAHA was receiving
$100,000 from DHCD as part of the Energy Conservation Sustainability Initiative in connection with the
boiler and hot water heater project at O’Connor Heights. This amount is in addition to the formula
funding for 2023 and 2024. Max Butterbrodt made a motion to approve Amendment Number 9 to the
Contract for Financial Assistance. The motion was seconded by Edward Capodilupo and was approved by
a vote of 3-0.
c. Project 196055 – O’Connor Heights Boiler and Domestic Hot Water Heater – Low bidder approval and
contract award to Performance Plumbing and Heating in the amount of $122,248. The board reviewed
the bid and contract documents for Project 196055. Edward Capodilupo made a motion to award the
contract for Project 196055 to the low bidder, Performance Plumbing and Heating, in the amount of
$122,248. Max Butterbrodt seconded the motion and it was approved 3-0.
d. DHCD Annual Plan Discussion: Maggie Cleary provided a brief explanation of the DHCD annual plan
process, reminding the board that this was only the second year. She asked that they review the annual
plan and be ready to discuss it and vote on it at the June board meeting, which will also include the
public hearing on the plan. No vote was necessary at this meeting.
e. Report of the Executive Director and Maternity Leave Discussion: Maggie Cleary updated the board on
general housing authority business, including the resident services coordinator award and partnership
with Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley. She also provided brief updates on all modernization and
capital projects. Edward Capodilupo was happy to hear about the drainage work done at Mccabe Court.
f. COVID-19 Update: Maggie Cleary informed the board about the NAHA’s continued COVID prevention
efforts and reopening plan. They also discussed plans for holding in-person board meetings, with the
consensus being to wait until community rooms are reopened to the residents and the Town has begun
holding its meetings in person as well.
Other Business
Edward Capodilupo made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Max Butterbrodt and
passed 3-0. Mary Beth Soucy-Larkin declared the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Maggie Cleary
Executive Director