June 18 2008 Minutes

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M. by Brian J. Connor, in the John F. Cusack Board Room, located at 4 Winslow Street, Arlington, MA.

Roll Call

Present: Richard B. Murray, Teresa J. Walsh, Brian R. Greeley and Brian Connor

Absent: Nicholas Mitropoulos

Also Present: John J. Griffin, Executive Director and John L. Greco, Attorney

Notice to Town Clerk

Notice of this meeting was delivered electronically on March 7, 2008, and posted by the Arlington Town Clerk in accordance with the provisions of the Open Meeting Law.

Appointments

Local Tenants Organizations

Marion Kin had a meeting with Mr. Griffin and Mr. Murray today. They walked around Menotomy Manor.

General Public

NONE

Project Updates

Mr. Griffin said that the permits for the Cusack Elevators are being finalized.

The Kitchen and Bath project is going very well. The renovations are being done on the second 40 units.

Mr. Griffin is waiting for the architect for the 689 project at Chestnut Manor.

The construction for the emergency generators has started.

Mr. Griffin said that he will he have a meeting once the architect has done the drawings.

Menotomy Manor Project #010027 Change Order #9

VOTED

Upon a motion by Mr. Greeley and seconded by Mr. Murray it was unanimously voted in favor to approve Change Order #9 Delete New Exterior Wall Hydrant work a credit of $4,898.00.

Menotomy Manor Project #010027 Change Order #10

VOTED

Upon a motion by Mr. Greeley and seconded by Mr. Murray it was unanimously voted in favor to approve Change Order #10. Additional work at Screen doors an increase of $2,055.56

Menotomy Manor Project #010027 Change Order #11

VOTED

Upon a motion by Mr. Greeley and seconded by Mr. Murray it was unanimously voted in favor to approve Change Order #11. Additional Doorknobs an increase in cost of $6,517.14

Menotomy Manor Project #010027 Change Order #12

VOTED

Upon a motion by Mr. Greeley and seconded by Mr. Murray it was unanimously voted in favor to approve Change Order #12. Cost to replace stolen cooper. An increase cost of $4339.20

Section 8 Admin. Plan

Mr. Griffin said that an ad was put in the Advocate.

VOTED

Upon a motion by Mr. Greeley and seconded by Mr. Murray it was unanimously voted in favor to approve the preliminary Section 8 Admin. Plan.

Approved Minutes for May 21, 2008.

VOTED

Upon a motion by Mr. Greeley and seconded by Mr. Murray it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the Board Meeting that was held on May 21, 2008.

VOTED

Unfinished Business

Mr. Greeley said that he is happy to work with Mr. Griffin. He thinks his is doing an admirable job. He is always here and he always answers the phone. Mr. Greeley wants to publicly commend him on the job that he is doing.

Mr. Connor asked if signs were put up at the Hauser Building. Mr. Griffin went to the Winchester condo to look at signs.

New Business

Mr. Greeley had petitions to have the lights installed. He presented this to the selectmen. They will look into it. He feels that we should let the tenants know that we are doing something about it.

Mr. Greeley would like to have a Board Meeting at Menotomy Manor soon so they can let the tenants know what is gong on.

Marion King would like to have a party at Menotomy Manor like the cookouts that the AHA has for the elderly tenants.

Executive Session NONE

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20PM.

Upon a motion by Mr. Murray and seconded by Mr. Greeley it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.

The next meeting will be July 16, 2008 and held at Drake Village at 7PM