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MINUTES
Housing Authority Meeting
Monday, September 8, 2025 Town Center, Conference Room E 7:00 PM
PRESENT: Joseph Mileto, Board Member
Christie Philbrick-Wheaton, Board Member
Meg Deshpande, Board Member
Lawrence Thaul, Board Member
Anant Nambiar, Councilperson
OTHERS PRESENT: Margaret C. Delohery, Secretary to the Housing Authority
Johnathan Di Bari, Dibbini & Assoc., via Zoom
Stephen V. Altieri, Housing Authority Consultant, via Zoom
Michael Padernacht, Midas Management
7:00 PM The Housing Authority Regular Meeting
1. Call to order
Chair Mileto called the meeting to order at 7:06pm.
Approval of Minutes
1. Report of Minutes from the July 14, 2025 Housing Authority Meeting
Moved by Board Member Philbrick-Wheaton, seconded by Board Member
Deshpande
Resolved, that the Town of Mamaroneck Housing Authority does hereby approve the
minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting.
Carried
Business Agenda
1. Report of Midas Property Management
Mr. Padernacht reviewed the report with the Housing Authority. The water charge is
higher than expected due to the rate increase by the County. Other fees are down for
administrative and professional fees. Maintenance is on point because Brandon is
able to complete the work in-house. Vacancies are not where it should be; the
Housing Authority is breaking even.
Ms. Philbrick-Wheaton and Mr. Padernacht reviewed the misc. repairs line item. The
line item includes apartment turnover repairs. Planning for the 2026 budget will
include a higher increase in utility costs. It was commented that the land lease does
increase each year but only by a small amount. Arrears were discussed; Section 8
has made some payments but still owes some money.
Chair Mileto discussed the application tracking sheet, which includes names of
applicants, address, number, application status, and approval status. Mr. Altieri and
Mr. Padernacht discussed the current applications. A number of applications were
submitted but many applicants did not continue the process. Mr. Altieri reviewed the
back and forth that happens between Midas/ Steve and the applicant. The
applications have been updated to reflect HUD information. A steady flow of
candidates have submitted applications. Eight applicants have applied in total, two
have been approved and need to sign off on a lease. Another application has been
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submitted for Section 8. Mr. Padernacht believes the Housing Authority will hopefully
have less vacancies in 2026. Mr. Altieri updated the Housing Authority on the
marketing of the Hommocks Apartments. Catherine Parker and the County Planning
Department have marketed the apartments for the Housing Authority. He believes the
Housing Authority is in a good place.
2. Update on Energy Study
Mr. Altieri updated the Housing Authority on the Energy Study. ConEd had a past
program where the Housing Authority could easily get the utility information of all
tenants. That has now changed and the Housing Authority must have signed forms
allowing ConEd to provide the information. Only a few tenants have submitted the
form.
3. Update on Hommocks Apt. Rentals
This item was discussed as a part of the first item.
4. Update on Landscape Plan - Tree Removal
Mr. Padernacht reviewed the landscaping plan. Trees have been removed in small
increments and replanting will take place soon. Mr. Padernacht will report to the
Housing Authority what the next step is.
Mr. Altieri said the Town was informed about the plantings. The Housing Authority is
removing trees and following the law by planting new trees in their place. Only dead
and sick trees were removed.
Ms. Philbrick-Wheaton and Mr. Padernacht discussed the Solar Panel Project at
Hommocks Middle School. The work had little impact on the residents at the
Hommocks Park Apartments.
5. Other Business
Mr. Altieri and Mr. Padernacht are going to work on the budget in October.
6. Request for Executive Session
Moved by Board Member Philbrick-Wheaton, seconded by Board Member
Deshpande
Resolved, that the Town of Mamaroneck Housing Authority does hereby agreed to
enter into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation.
Carried
7. Adjurnment
The meeting ended at 8:30pm.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting - October 6, 2025
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